Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost

City University of New York•New York, NY

45d•$200,000 - $225,000

About The Position

Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) is seeking an experienced, visionary higher education leader to serve as the next Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost. Reporting to the College President, this position serves as the chief academic officer and a member of the President's Cabinet. This position is responsible for integrating innovative academic practices into strategic plans, demonstrating a commitment to the College's mission, vision, values, culture of care, diversity, equity, belonging, and inclusion across the institution. The Provost will lead the development and execution of a strategic academic vision that advances equity, excellence in teaching and learning, and student success. This includes leveraging data to inform decisions, aligning academic programs with workforce needs, and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will be a high-energy change agent with a demonstrated ability to lead strategic transformation, tackle complex issues with urgency, and build trust across diverse constituencies.

Requirements

This position is in CUNY's Executive Compensation Plan. All executive positions require a minimum of a bachelor's degree and eight years' related experience.
Preferred candidates will demonstrate visionary leadership, a commitment to shared governance, and experience leading institutional transformation through innovation, data analytics, and inclusive practices.

Nice To Haves

Earned doctorate or terminal degree in a relevant academic discipline.
Distinguished record of teaching, research, and scholarly achievement meriting appointment as a tenured full professor.
Minimum of ten years of progressively responsible leadership experience in academic administration within a large public institution.
Demonstrated success in leading academic transformation initiatives that improve student outcomes and institutional performance.
Proven ability to foster inclusive excellence, promote equity, and lead in a multicultural environment.
Experience with accreditation processes and maintaining high academic standards.
Expertise in strategic planning, budget management, and resource allocation.
Leadership style that is collaborative, transparent, empowering, and innovative.
Demonstrated effectiveness in a unionized and shared governance environment.
Experience with global engagement, interdisciplinary collaboration, and external partnerships.
Familiarity with AI, predictive analytics, and online learning platforms to support academic innovation.

Responsibilities

Enhance the College's academic and research reputation, impact, and reach by providing strategic leadership and academic direction aligned with the mission of the College and the University.
Provide academic and strategic leadership, direction, and policy formulation for all academic divisions and programs.
Work closely with the President, other College and University executives, and external organizations to develop policy, acquire resources, address matters of common concerns and identify opportunities for academic collaboration.
Collaborate with the President, vice presidents, deans, chairs, program directors, and faculty in strategic planning to increase public and private support for faculty research, scholarships, internships, experiential learning opportunities, new pedagogical modalities, online learning, global engagement, and other institutional priorities.
Lead efforts to close equity gaps in student outcomes by aligning academic programs with proactive advising, wraparound supports, and inclusive learning environments.
Lead efforts to recruit, develop, support, and retain talented, diverse, and inclusive faculty and develop innovative academic programming and partnerships to support the enrollment efforts of our diverse and engaged student population.
Ensure the development and support of high-quality academic programs, both classroom-based and online, efficient management of financial and physical resources, and the adoption of innovative approaches to improve institutional outcomes.
Promote student learning, excellence in teaching, scholarly research, service, and leadership ensuring that teaching and research at the College meet the highest academic and accreditation standards.
Develop and support a strategic alignment of Academic Affairs, Enrollment Management, and Student Affairs to design, develop, and implement programs and practices that increase the numbers of graduates fully prepared to begin successful careers and pursue advanced studies.
Expand existing and develop new academic programs and services to meet the needs of an urban and highly diverse student and faculty community.
Champion faculty development initiatives that elevate teaching excellence, foster culturally responsive pedagogy, and support continuous improvement in student learning outcomes.
Establish a sense of trust with faculty, staff, and administrators.
Provide strategic management of fiscal, human, and facilities resources in a time of change and uncertainty.
Collaborate with Cabinet members, academic leaders, workforce development and across divisions to direct and support efforts for the retention and academic progress of a diverse student body.
Expand BMCC's academic reach through strategic partnerships with K-12 schools, industry leaders, and global institutions, fostering pathways to careers and advanced education.
Enhance partnerships with the corporate and civic communities served by BMCC.

Benefits

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development.
We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off.
Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

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