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Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
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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.
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
Position Type:
Full-time
Location:
Troy, New York, United States
Application closes:
2026-02-15
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:
Hudson Valley Community College, founded in 1953, 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, it 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.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading strategic planning and assessment; advancing program development, curricular innovation, student outcomes, retention, and developmental education.
Managing academic budgeting, resource allocation, and long‑term planning to ensure fiscal stability.
Championing student success and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives; fostering an inclusive campus climate.
Supporting faculty recruitment, evaluation, mentoring, and professional growth, including the effective use of instructional technology.
Coordinating enrollment management initiatives and driving enrollment growth.
Developing and securing grants or other funding for academic programs.
Leading the formulation and interpretation of college policies and strategies pertaining to academics.
Performing other duties assigned by the President.
Benefits:
Hudson Valley offers a full benefit package including Health, Dental, and Eye Insurance, Retirement, and free tuition waivers for employees, spouses, and children. A generous leave policy is also provided. If you’re employed by a government or not-for‑profit organization, you might be eligible for the PSLF Program.
To apply, please visit https://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. Bilingual 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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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
Position Type:
Full-time
Location:
Troy, New York, United States
Application closes:
2026-02-15
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:
Hudson Valley Community College, founded in 1953, 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, it 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.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading strategic planning and assessment; advancing program development, curricular innovation, student outcomes, retention, and developmental education.
Managing academic budgeting, resource allocation, and long‑term planning to ensure fiscal stability.
Championing student success and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives; fostering an inclusive campus climate.
Supporting faculty recruitment, evaluation, mentoring, and professional growth, including the effective use of instructional technology.
Coordinating enrollment management initiatives and driving enrollment growth.
Developing and securing grants or other funding for academic programs.
Leading the formulation and interpretation of college policies and strategies pertaining to academics.
Performing other duties assigned by the President.
Benefits:
Hudson Valley offers a full benefit package including Health, Dental, and Eye Insurance, Retirement, and free tuition waivers for employees, spouses, and children. A generous leave policy is also provided. If you’re employed by a government or not-for‑profit organization, you might be eligible for the PSLF Program.
To apply, please visit https://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. Bilingual 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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