Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs (AVPAA)

Location: Herkimer, NY Category: Administrative Job Type: Full-time Posted On: Mon Jul 6 2026 Job Description:

Reports To: Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs (VPASA)

Supervises: Director of Online Learning, Director of Career Services, Director of Library Services

Basic Function:

The AVPAA serves as a key member of the Academic Affairs leadership team and provides operational leadership to support the strategic direction established by the VPASA. This role is responsible for coordinating and executing core academic support functions that advance instructional quality, student success, and operational efficiency.

The AVPAA ensures effective implementation of online education support systems, course scheduling processes, textbook adoption, and assists with academic assessment and accreditation practices. This position works collaboratively with academic deans, faculty, and student affairs leadership to operationalize institutional priorities while maintaining alignment with accreditation standards and regulatory requirements.

Major Responsibilities:

• Support the VPASA in implementing institutional priorities related to academic affairs, student success, and instructional innovation.

• Lead the development and coordination of the master course schedule in collaboration with academic affairs personnel, ensuring alignment with enrollment demand, modality balance, and resource efficiency.

• Coordinate the operational delivery of online and hybrid learning by overseeing scheduling, coordinating online student support services, collaborating with institutional technology partners, and supporting faculty in the effective use of the learning management system and established online quality standards.

• Support the effective functioning of career services through coordination and alignment with academic programs and workforce initiatives.

• Support the day-to-day library operations in coordination with library leadership to ensure alignment with academic needs, resource access, and student support priorities.

• Assist with the facilitation of the textbook adoption process, ensuring timely faculty participation, compliance with institutional policies, and advancement of affordability initiatives.

• Assist the Office of Assessment, Institutional Effectiveness, and Research (AIER) with coordination of student learning outcomes assessment processes and support for program review and accreditation activities.

• Partner with AIER to support data-informed decision-making related to scheduling, course success, and academic operations.

• Assist in monitoring operational budgets for assigned areas and identifying opportunities for efficiency and alignment with institutional priorities.

• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between academic affairs, student affairs, and enrollment management to support seamless student experiences.

• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and accreditation requirements related to assigned functional areas.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Experience and Educational Background:

• Master's degree from an accredited institution.

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in academic affairs, including full-time college-level teaching experience.

• Proven experience implementing academic operations (such as scheduling, online learning, or academic support initiatives) at an institution other than the candidate's current employer, with measurable outcomes.

• Demonstrated experience with course scheduling and institutional processes that support instruction.

• Demonstrated experience teaching online or hybrid courses, with a strong understanding of effective online pedagogy, student engagement strategies, and the use of learning management systems to support student success.

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate across multiple functional areas and work effectively with faculty, staff, and administrators.

• Strong understanding of accreditation standards, student learning outcomes assessment, and data-informed decision-making.

• Experience supporting shared governance and collaborating effectively with faculty leadership.

• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• High ethical standards, sound judgment, and ability to manage sensitive information.

Preferred Experience and Educational Background:

• Doctoral degree from an accredited institution.

• Demonstrated understanding of career services functions, including career advising, internship coordination, employer engagement, and the integration of career readiness competencies into the curriculum.

• Familiarity with library services in a higher education setting, including academic resource management, information literacy initiatives, and the role of libraries in supporting teaching, learning, and student success.

• Experience supporting or coordinating grant-funded programs in higher education.

• Experience with textbook affordability initiatives, including open educational resources.

• Experience working in a community college.

Additional Information:

Salary: $87,539 - $145,899