Program Manager and Special Assistant for the Office of the Provost

The State University of New York•Albany, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The State University of New York (SUNY) System Administration is seeking a Program Manager and Special Assistant for the Office of the Provost. This role will provide crucial support to the Executive Vice Chancellor (EVC) for Academic Affairs and Provost, as well as the EVC's executive leadership team. SUNY System Administration is a mission-driven workplace dedicated to advancing student success, research and scholarship, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and economic development. Employees at SUNY System Administration contribute to the mission of providing high-quality, affordable higher education across the largest comprehensive system of public higher education in the United States.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Communications, Higher Education Administration, or a related field.
Five years of progressively responsible experience supporting a senior executive in higher education, government, nonprofit, or corporate administration.
Demonstrated experience managing executive calendars, preparing executive communications, coordinating complex meetings, and supporting senior leadership.
Strong project management, organizational, and analytical skills.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and manage multiple competing priorities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, collaboration platforms, and project management tools.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

Serve as the principal executive support to the Executive Vice Chancellor, ensuring the effective daily operation of the Office of the Provost.
Manage a highly complex executive calendar, exercising independent judgment to prioritize competing demands, coordinate meetings, and anticipate scheduling conflicts.
Serve as the primary point of contact and gatekeeper for the Executive Vice Chancellor, managing communications and ensuring timely responses to internal and external stakeholders.
Coordinate the preparation of daily briefings, meeting materials, presentations, talking points, and background information for executive meetings, conferences, and public engagements.
Draft, edit, proofread, and coordinate executive correspondence, reports, presentations, speeches, and other communications on behalf of the Executive Vice Chancellor.
Track executive action items, commitments, and strategic priorities, ensuring timely follow-up and completion.
Coordinate meetings with the Chancellor's Executive Leadership Team, Board of Trustees Office, SUNY campuses, the Research Foundation, state and federal agencies, industry partners, and external organizations.
Plan and coordinate executive travel, including itineraries, logistics, travel authorizations, expense reconciliation, and supporting documentation.
Organize and support Board of Trustees committee meetings, advisory groups, and executive leadership meetings by preparing agendas, presentation materials, minutes, and follow-up documentation.
Serve as liaison among the Provosts Office, ORIED, Academic Affairs, System Administration offices, the Research Foundation, and campus leadership to facilitate communication and execution of strategic initiatives.
Oversee office administrative operations, including procurement, purchasing, records management, inventory, telecommunications, technology coordination, and office procedures.
Coordinate budget tracking, invoice processing, travel reimbursements, purchasing card reconciliation, and other administrative functions in accordance with SUNY and Research Foundation policies.
Assist in the preparation of budget projections, reports, data analyses, and executive presentations supporting academic and research initiatives.
Maintain confidential personnel, financial, legal, and executive records while exercising sound judgment and discretion.
Coordinate required and professional development training sessions within the Provosts Office.
Respond to inquiries from System Administration leadership, campus executives, Board members, government officials, industry partners, and the public with professionalism and discretion.
Welcome and coordinate visits by external stakeholders, ensuring appropriate logistics and executive support.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

NYS health insurance
free dental and vision coverage
competitive retirement options
tuition assistance
parental leave at full pay
generous vacation, sick, and holiday time
13 days of paid holidays per year
21 days of vacation accrued each year
21 days of sick time accrued each year
choice between a fully funded pension plan and a self-driven defined contribution plan
two supplemental plans to increase retirement savings
several health insurance options at an affordable cost that provide full coverage without mandatory deductibles
paid time off with separate vacation and sick leave accruals up to 21 days a year for each category
additional paid leave policy options for childbirth, adoption, elder care, and other family care situations
Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid schedules, are available depending on position.