Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Student Success (Provosts Office)

Hunter College • New York, NY

423d • $280,000 - $331,735

About The Position

The Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Student Success at Hunter College is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing academic excellence, faculty development, and student success initiatives. This position involves strategic planning for academic programs, managing graduate student enrollment, and fostering collaboration with various academic and community partners. The Provost serves as the chief academic officer, reporting directly to the President, and plays a crucial role in enhancing the overall academic life of the institution.

Requirements

• Strong commitment to urban, public higher education in a multicultural environment.
• Scholarly accomplishments commensurate with the rank of a tenured full professor.
• Demonstrated track record of cultivating publicly engaged scholarship.
• Experience coordinating with Student Affairs on enrollment and retention initiatives.
• Familiarity with accreditation processes and online program development.
• Experience in implementing collaborative initiatives with community partners.
• Successful administrative and teaching experience at the collegiate level.
• Experience with funded research and understanding of new teaching and research technologies.
• Ability to work effectively with faculty, students, and staff to foster academic change.
• Commitment to graduate and professional education and liberal arts education.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in private fundraising efforts for educational institutions.
• Knowledge of the complexities facing comprehensive colleges in the 21st century.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic leadership and ensure academic excellence across the college.
• Oversee faculty recruitment, retention, and development initiatives.
• Assess student learning and implement strategies for improvement.
• Engage in long-range academic development and program planning.
• Drive curricular innovation and research initiatives.
• Supervise graduate student enrollment management processes.
• Manage vital centers, institutes, and special programs of the College.

Benefits

• Health plans and wellness support.
• Competitive retirement and pension benefits.
• Savings plans and tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study.
• Generous paid time off.
• Access to extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees