Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs

Hudson Valley Community College seeks experienced, dynamic, capable, creative and caring individuals who would like to join our team and continue to build on decades of successful service to our community.

Employment Qualifications and Job Description

Position Title: Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs

Department: Academic Affairs

Reports to: The President

Employment Status: Full-time, salaried

Range: $170,000-$230,000

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctorate Degree from a nationally accredited institution.
• 10 years of relevant experience in academic affairs administration including 5 years at the senior management level.
• Minimum 5 years teaching experience with demonstrated teaching competency in one of the disciplines within the academic division.

Nature and Scope of Duties:

Founded in 1953, Hudson Valley Community College is the largest community college in upstate New York, offering more than 85 degree and certificate programs across three schools: Business and Liberal Arts; Health Sciences; and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). As one of 30 community colleges in the State University of New York (SUNY) system, Hudson Valley enrolls more than 20,000 students annually in credit and non-credit courses and is recognized as a leader in online learning and workforce development.

The Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs serves as the college’s chief academic officer, reporting directly to the President and playing an integral role in the institution’s administrative leadership. The successful candidate will act as the President’s primary advisor on aligning academic goals with the college’s mission and strategic plan. They will collaborate closely with full- and part-time faculty, secondary schools, four-year institutions, workforce partners, regional nonprofit organizations, and the broader community to build partnerships and expand educational opportunities.

The Provost and Executive Vice President provides exceptional leadership to approximately 500 faculty members, advancing teaching excellence, ensuring effective instruction and assessment of student learning, and upholding compliance with internal and external regulations. The position also oversees academic support services, student learning outcomes, program review and improvement, accreditation, academic personnel decisions, budget development, enrollment management, and fiscal accountability.

Candidates should bring substantial experience in higher education administration and a deep understanding of the mission, challenges, and opportunities of community colleges and the students they serve. The Provost and Executive Vice President will be a collaborative leader, innovative thinker, and creative problem solver with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.

The ideal candidate maintains a strong and visible presence on campus and in the community, building meaningful partnerships and implementing strategies that expand programs, foster enrollment growth, and meet regional workforce needs. They make informed decisions grounded in data, collaborative input, and consideration of diverse perspectives. The Provost and Executive Vice President must also be adept at working within a complex collective bargaining environment, demonstrating respect for agreements and positive, productive relationships with unionized employees.

Key responsibilities include leading strategic planning and assessment; advancing program development, curricular innovation, student outcomes, retention, and developmental education; and managing academic budgeting, resource allocation, and long-term planning to ensure fiscal stability.

This leader champions student success and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives; fosters an inclusive campus climate; and supports faculty recruitment, evaluation, mentoring, and professional growth, including the effective use of instructional technology.

The role requires the ability to navigate a complex higher education environment, collaborate with governing bodies, and manage conflict and opportunity within academic and unionized settings. The Provost and Executive Vice President must be an exceptional communicator who engages diverse groups, inspires faculty and staff, promotes shared governance and transparency, and partners effectively with key stakeholders across the college, SUNY, and government entities.

The successful candidate will be a visionary yet pragmatic leader—capable of developing long-term academic strategies, coordinating complex initiatives, and articulating institutional priorities with clarity, purpose, and integrity.

The Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs reports to the President and performs the following duties:

• Leads academic affairs and supports the advancement of the college’s financial position by improving operational efficiencies and sustaining alignment with the Capital Region’s workforce development and community partner needs.
• Provides leadership for all aspects of academic programming, including delivery, quality, development, accreditation, assessment, and innovation, and sets forward-thinking goals and standards that promote program excellence and student success.
• Effectively manages the academic leadership team, including deans and administrative leaders, and successfully coordinates efforts with department chairs, faculty, shared governance bodies, collective bargaining units, and full- and part-time faculty.
• Oversees the departments of Institutional Effectiveness, School of Business and Liberal Arts, School of Health Sciences School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, Academic Support Services, Articulation Agreements, Center for Professional Excellence, Distance and Online Learning, High School Partnerships, Honors College, and the Learning Centers/Library.
• Drives enrollment management initiatives for a wide range of credit and non-credit offerings and ensures the college fosters an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and promotes understanding and respect among students, faculty, staff, and the broader community.
• Leads the effective delivery of academic support services and evaluates student success metrics and progress toward institutional goals, advances retention, completion, transfer, and job placement outcomes.
• Supports faculty development efforts and directs the creation and implementation of robust professional development programs that support continuous growth and excellence.
• Guides the creation of new partnerships that expand the college’s reach and service delivery, and collaborates across divisions to develop initiatives, advance institutional priorities, and foster a culture of growth and measurable success.
• Supports the college’s fiscal strength by developing new initiatives and securing grants or other funding for academic programs; leads the planning and preparation of the academic budget—including operating and non-recurring costs—and allocates instructional expenditures in consultation with the President.
• Collaborates with governmental entities, private-sector organizations, and community agencies to plan, develop, and assess academic support services and strategic partnerships.
• Leads the formulation and interpretation of college policies and strategies pertaining to academics.
• Performs other duties assigned by the President.

Hudson Valley offers a full benefit package including Health Insurance, Dental and Eye Insurance, Retirement, employee and employee’s spouse and children free tuition waivers. HVCC also has a generous leave policy. If you’re employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, you might be eligible for the PSLF Program. The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans.

In order to be considered an applicant for this position you must meet the minimum qualifications as stated in this announcement. HVCC does not support Visas. Applicants must currently hold an unrestricted employment authorization to work in the United States and appointment will be contingent upon completion of a background check.

To apply, please visit www.hvcc.edu/jobs and complete the online application before the close date of February 15, 2026.

Hudson Valley provides educational access to a diverse community of traditional and non-traditional learners in an environment that fosters lifelong learning and freedom of inquiry and expression. Hudson Valley values equity, inclusion, and dignity for all.

Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Bi-lingual applicants strongly encouraged to apply.

Hudson Valley Community College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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