Job Details

Jefferson Community College (SUNY)
  • Position Number: 6026673
  • Location: Watertown, NY
  • Position Type: Academic Vice Presidents and Provosts

Jefferson Community College in Watertown, New York, is seeking its next Provost, Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs, with an anticipated start date no later than June 1, 2025. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative and strategic thinker, as well as a team builder, who is deeply committed to fostering equity and ensuring that students, faculty, and staff have the resources and support needed to succeed. This accomplished and diplomatic leader will possess exceptional interpersonal, communication, and advocacy skills, along with a proven ability to make data-driven decisions that advance a strong, equity-focused student success agenda.

The Provost, Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs serves as the Chief Academic Officer of the institution and is responsible for administrative leadership for all academic activities of the College including planning, development, implementation, and assessment of credit, non-credit and workforce curricula and instruction, academic policies, the College's library, full and part-time academic faculty and staff, and institutional and programmatic accreditation. Please feel free to review the job description here: https://tinyurl.com/ycxex6se

REQUIREMENTS:
  • Master's Degree in an academic discipline, Education, Academic Administration, or equivalent, required. Doctorate degree preferred.
  • Ten (10) years of demonstrated leadership in academic administration including evaluation and development of faculty, curriculum/program development and assessment, planning, fiscal management, and resource allocation.
  • Full-time teaching experience at the post-secondary level.
  • Applicants must interact and communicate effectively with diverse populations, foster inclusion, and promote equal access and treatment for groups traditionally under-represented in higher education.

To Apply: For additional information about the College and this posting, please visit https://www.sunyjefferson.edu/ and select "Careers at Jefferson". You may apply by selecting the "Apply Now" button. A cover letter, résumé, unofficial transcripts for all degrees, and contact information for three professional references are required. For consideration, completed applications must be received by Sunday, February 16, 2025.

Finalists will be responsible for interview-related expenses.

Final candidates are subject to a pre-employment criminal background investigation.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Jefferson Community College hereby reaffirms that it is and shall continue to be an institution of higher education that provides equal opportunity in educational programs and services and in employment and personnel practices.


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