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Rockland Community College SUNY
  • Position Number: 6637247
  • Location: Suffern, NY
  • Position Type: Academic Vice Presidents and Provosts
Vice President of Academic Affairs

Rockland Community College

The Vice President of Academic Affairs serves as the Chief Academic Officer (CAO) and is responsible for advancing teaching, learning, and student success across the College. The CAO will champion academic excellence, equitable student outcomes, and innovative partnerships that prepare learners for both career and transfer success. The CAO works collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, employers, and community partners to ensure that programs are student-centered, data-informed, and responsive to the region's educational and workforce needs.

Required Qualifications:
  • Master's degree required in educational leadership, or in other general education/ program-related fields.
  • Seven to ten years in academic leadership at community college or higher education level
  • Successful record of progressive experience in positions of increasing responsibility and leadership in higher education.
  • Experience working effectively within academic shared governance and collective bargaining
  • Demonstrated success in advancing student success, equity and completion
  • Strong knowledge of curriculum development, assessment and accreditation standards
  • Experience in building partnerships with employers, universities and community organizations

    Preferred Qualifications
  • Doctorate or terminal degree
  • Teaching experience in a community college

    Starting Salary: $155,000 - $165,000

    Include three (3) professional references (including names, phone numbers and e-mail addresses). References will not be contacted without prior permission of the candidate. Employment at the College may be subject to the favorable result of a background investigation. Official transcripts will be required upon employment. Foreign transcripts which are not accompanied by an evaluation from an approved agency may not be reviewed. Applicants may contact NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluating Service) at www.naces.org to obtain a list of members providing this service. Any expenses incurred for this service must be borne by the applicant. Foreign transcript translations by applicant or educational institution are not acceptable.

    Submit Resumes to: https://workforcenow.adp.com/jobs/apply/posting.html?client=rockcc&ccId=19000101_000001&type=MP

    Application Deadline: Search will remain open until candidate is selected however, to ensure consideration resumes should be received by November 3, 2025.

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