Associate Vice President for Liberal Arts

Orange County Community College (SUNY Orange) located in the scenic Hudson Valley is a multi-campus College with locations in the cities of Middletown and Newburgh NY. We proudly claim the distinction of being the first county-sponsored New York State Community College. And for over 70 years SUNY Orange has been the primary workforce provider and educational resource for residents of Orange County and neighboring counties.

Our students come from all walks of life and are committed to their education and career development. Our graduates speak highly of a curriculum that challenges them and prepares them upon graduation to be competitive and successful if they are directly entering the workforce or to thrive when they transfer to four-year institutions. SUNY Orange values diversity has been certified as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and has been named a Military Friendly college.

The College seeks dynamic individuals eager to engage in thoughtful energetic and impactful leadership and to help shape the future of a College that is respected within its community. If you desire the opportunity to mold the members of our diverse student body into the accomplished professionals and leaders they wish to become crave an administrative atmosphere where creativity and forward-thinking ideas are welcomed and are willing to roll up your sleeves to make it all happen we encourage you to consider joining our College community.

Under the direction of the Provost the Associate Vice President for Liberal Arts provides strategic and operational leadership for the Liberal Arts academic position works collaboratively with academic and administrative leaders to advance the Colleges academic priorities support student success strengthen programs and curriculum and implement divisional and campus-wide initiatives.

The Associate Vice President for Liberal Arts provides leadership in curriculum and program development assessment faculty and staff management budgeting and planning scheduling enrollment and recruitment initiatives external funding opportunities and other academic priorities. This position also serves as a key member of the Provosts senior leadership team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the Provost senior leadership team helping to formulate and implement present and future academic plans projects and assessments
• Provide vision andleadership for curriculum program and pedagogical development including new programs and certificates technology integration online learning and evening weekend and intersession programming.
• Lead divisional and cross-divisional initiatives and projects in collaboration with academic affairs student services and other College leadership.
• Oversee academic program development and regulatory submissions including new and revised program proposals to SUNY and the New York State Education Department.
• Lead divisional planning budgeting assessment and continuous improvement efforts to support student learning outcomes program quality relevance and fiscal responsibility.
• Provide oversight of divisional academic operations including course scheduling faculty loading course cancellations independent studies academic waivers and substitutions and related academic processes.
• Provide leadership and oversight of divisional personnel including recruitment selection supervision evaluation professional development additional compensation and faculty Promotion Retention and Tenure processes.
• Support student recruitment enrollment and community engagement efforts and represent the College at appropriate higher education business community and industry events.
• Oversee divisional communications and academic publications including program materials and College catalog content and ensure information remains accurate and current.
• Co-lead the Academic Affairs Leadership Team (AALT) including meeting coordination communication and follow-up and serve as a resource for resolving student faculty and staff concerns in accordance with College policies and procedures.

Education Required: A Masters degree in an academic discipline within the Division or a closely related field.

Experience Required: Demonstrated understanding of the community college mission and instructional operations including instruction curriculum and accreditation. Teaching experience within an accredited institution of higher education preferably within a community college. Demonstrated administrative / supervisory leadership experience in progressively responsible positions in an educational setting. Excellent management interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills combined with a collaborative work style personnel supervision and project management skills. Demonstrated commitment to and advocacy for the liberal arts curriculum both internally and externally. Demonstrated ability to maintain a climate of open communication collegiality and teamwork within the Division and throughout the College at-large.

Deadline for Applying: Review of applications begins October 26 2026 and will continue until successful candidate has been identified.

Position begins January 2027

Salary range: $117000 - $133000 per annum. Commensurate with experience

Orange County Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin religion creed age disability sex gender identification sexual orientation familial status pregnancy predisposing genetic characteristics military status veteran status domestic violence victim status criminal conviction or any other category protected by law. The College adheres to all federal and state civil rights laws prohibiting discrimination in public institutions of higher education. Inquiries regarding this non-discrimination policy may be directed to: Iris Martinez-Davis Civil Rights Compliance Officer 115 South Street Middletown NY 10940

Create a SUNY Orange Employment Account by clicking on the APPLY NOW button. Upload the following documents which are required for consideration:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• References: Include three (3) professional references (including names phone numbers and e-mail addresses). References will not be contacted without prior permission of the candidate.
• Orange County Community College values a diverse and inclusive community. Please include in your cover letter an answer to the following questions:
  1. How has diversity and inclusion played a part in your career
  2. How would you bring that insight into your position at the college

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 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.

All applicants must have the legal right to accept employment in the United States. SUNY Orange does not support visa applications.

Employment at the College may be subject to the favorable result of a background investigation.

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