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PROVOST AND VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS  
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Empire State College was established in 1971 by Dr. Ernest Boyer as a distinctive statewide institution focused on innovative and nontraditional teaching and learning.

The college continues its 45-year commitment experiment with new, flexible, and individualized modes of learning through such practices as mentoring students throughout their academic studies, creating individualized degree plans, valuing learning gained from life and work experience, building professional and social student support communities and creating flexible modes of delivery to meet students' diverse learning preferences. The college now boast over 75,000 proud and successful alumni and partners with nearly 20,000 students a year who want to expand their personal and professional horizons.

Empire State College is a part of the SUNY System and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. With headquarters in Saratoga Springs, New York, ESC serves mostly working adults pursuing associate, bachelor's and master's degrees online and onsite at 35 locations across the state of New York and abroad.

Job Vacancy
Job Title:
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Job ID:
1118
Full or Part Time:
Full Time
Center:
Coordinating Center
Unit/Program/Office
Academic Affairs
Location:
Saratoga Springs
Description:
The State University of New York’s Empire State College, invites applications and nominations for the position of provost and vice president for academic affairs. The college’s dedicated faculty and staff use innovative, alternative and flexible approaches to higher education that transform people and communities by providing rigorous programs that connect individuals’ unique and diverse lives to their personal learning goals.

Each year, SUNY Empire State College serves more than 20,000 mostly part-time learners who seek associate’s, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees on site at 34 locations in New York, and in 10 foreign countries, and online across the state, the country and internationally.

The college offers undergraduate programs in 11 broad areas of study and five graduate programs, as well as opportunities for non-degree seeking students. It also offers programs in partnership with other colleges, unions, agencies and employers. Given its affordable tuition, assessment of learning gained through work and life experience, open transfer credit policies, outstanding support services, and degree programs that can be individualized to meet professional and personal goals, SUNY Empire State College consistently ranks No.1 in student satisfaction surveys among SUNY campuses.

The provost and VPAA reports directly to the president, is responsible for all of the college’s undergraduate as well as graduate programs; governance; all relevant academic policies, services, program planning; and all aspects of the faculty’s work. The Office of Academic Affairs is based at the college’s Coordinating Center in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., but frequent travel across the state is expected for the successful candidate.
Minimum Qualifications:
Qualifications for the next provost and VPAA include: an earned doctorate from an accredited institution; a record of success in teaching, scholarship, and using innovative and creative approaches to meeting the needs of diverse, traditionally underrepresented, populations; a collaborative and transparent management style; a demonstrated commitment to diversity in curriculum, hiring and staffing, and student populations; and successful experience in all aspects of employee relations. For a complete listing of both required and preferred qualifications, please read the position profile, which is located at www.rhperry.net.
Preferred Qualifications:
Special Information (e.g., travel required, evening hours, etc.):
Candidates should submit a cover letter addressing these qualifications, a curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of five references. Applications, nominations and inquiries may be directed in confidence to: Dr. Allen E. Koenig, senior partner, R. H. Perry & Associates 614 798-0538 or ESC@rhperry.net.

Please review the attached Executive Search Profile

Rank/Salary:
Commensurate upon experience
Applications due by:
Review of resumes begins 10/11/2010
Anticipated start date:
Empire State College is an EOE employer.

Empire State College
Office of Human Resources
Two Union Avenue
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
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