Assistant to the Provost and Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs - Monroe Community College at Monroe Community College in Rochester, New York

Job Description:

Monroe Community College

Location: Rochester, NY Category: Administration Posted On: Tue Nov 5 2024 Job Description:

Function of Position:

Reporting directly to the Provost and Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs (ASA), the Assistant to the Provost (A2VP) will play a key role in supporting the strategic goals of the division. As a member of the Academic & Student Affairs Leadership Council, the A2VP is responsible for managing high-level communications and providing project management expertise for various initiatives that support the academic and operational priorities of the college. This includes drafting official communications, leading key projects, and ensuring the successful execution of ongoing and planned initiatives. The A2VP will collaborate with faculty, staff, and administrators across the college, promoting a positive and inclusive environment aligned with the institution's mission, vision, and goals.

Examples of Duties & Responsibilities:

• Communications Support: Prepare and disseminate internal and external communications related to divisional operations, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and alignment with the college's strategic goals. Draft official correspondence and documents for the Provost/VP, including committee charges, internal communications, and public statements on key issues. Create written and visual materials for presentations, conferences, town halls, and other high-profile events, such as end-of-year ceremonies.
• Project Management: Lead and manage cross-divisional projects and initiatives on behalf of the Provost/VP, ensuring coordination and timely completion of initiatives that advance the ASA priorities and the College's strategic plan and mission.
• Data-Informed Leadership: Liaise with the Office of Institutional Research to prepare and present data-driven recommendations for improved student and institutional outcomes.
• Grant-Funded Project Coordination: Partner with ASA's Senior Budget Specialist and other ASA stakeholders, in collaboration with the Office of Strategic Resource Development & Grant Management, to ensure that grant-funded projects are executed in a timely and effective manner. Assist in the design, development, and articulation of priority projects for the division that may benefit from grant funding.
• Collaboration: Work across College divisions and with key stakeholders to promote student success and foster a culture of respect, communication, and collaboration.
• Divisional Assessment: Lead divisional assessment projects to ensure ASA strategic priorities are effective and aligned with the College's strategic plan.
• Committee Service: Serve as the Provost/VP's representative on select committees and workgroups.
• Additional Duties: Perform other duties as assigned by the Provost/VP or other division leaders.

MCC Expectations:

• Adheres to the College Code of Conduct.
• Contributes to, supports, and maintains an equitable, inclusive, and collaborative College environment.
• Maintains technological competencies utilized by the College.
• Commits to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college.
• Commits to professional growth, which includes seeking ongoing training in diversity, equity, and inclusion to better serve students.

Job Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Earned master's degree from a regionally accredited higher education institution.
• Five years experience in higher education, preferably at a community college.
• Experience in developing and/or coordinating grant-related programs.
• Documented ability to integrate data into decision-making to promote effective practice and policy.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities, including strong positive interpersonal skills as well as analytical skills.
• Commitment to supporting an inclusive campus environment.
• Evidence of respect for an understanding of people with diverse backgrounds, abilities, and needs.
• Proven project management experience.
• Evidence of proficiency with technology, including MS Office.
• Commitment to professional growth and development.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Earned terminal degree from a regionally accredited higher education institution.
• Experience with Banner or other student information systems.
• Management experience with grants for non-traditional students and/or student support services.
• Bilingual and able to read, write, and speak Spanish, or other languages, proficiently.

Additional Information:

Salary: Salary is determined based on experience, internal equity and college budget. This position has a range of $75,000 to $82,000 and is based on these mentioned factors.

MCC offers a Flexible Work Policy for benefit eligible employees. Types of flexible work arrangements include flextime/staggered shifts, remote work/telecommuting and compressed work schedule. The availability of flexible work arrangements varies by division, department, and position, based upon business and operational needs. Limitations to flexible work arrangements are outlined in the official policy.

Prohibition of Remote Work Outside New York State: Remote work locations outside New York State are not authorized by the College due to out-of-state tax and regulatory implications. In limited circumstances, prompted by business or operational needs, the College may approve requests to work remotely outside of New York State, on a short term, temporary basis.

Monroe Community College prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, familial status, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, domestic violence, victim status, criminal conviction, or any other characteristic or status protected by state or federal laws or College policy in admissions, employment, and treatment of students and employees, or in any aspect of the business of the College.

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