Director for Academic Initiatives

Director for Academic Initiatives

Salary

$71,783.00 - $80,082.00 Annually

Location

Queensbury Campus - 640 Bay Road, Queensbury 12804, NY

Job Type

Full-Time (12-Month)

Job Number

202600094

Division

Academic Affairs

Department

Academic Affairs

Opening Date

11/03/2026

Closing Date

11/17/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Broad Function

Provide management and administrative support to the campus Title III grant as well as a wide range of academic affairs activities, projects and programs. The Title III grant will include project management, building renovations, faculty professional development, improved student success outcomes, enhanced degree audit systems and community partnerships.

Major Responsibilities

Provides leadership, supervision and direction to the campus Title III grant, including all reporting, budget management and compliance requirements for the grant. This position will also support Academic Affairs through grant, program, and project initiatives,

including those that contribute to sustaining Title III activities.

• Regularly review and monitor Title III grant status
• Issue all reporting on time and in accordance with Title III grant requirements
• Maintain detailed records of Title III grant activities
• Present regularly to the campus community on Title III grant activities, status and outcomes
• Assist with Academic Affairs grant development, reporting, and procurement activities that strengthen and sustain Title III project activities, in coordination with appropriate campus offices.
• Support development, implementation, and review of all academic program documents, processes and policies; as well as SUNY academic policies, rules, and regulations.
• Actively engage in academic affairs activities to have a full understanding of the range and scope of credit instruction, non-credit instruction and administrative functions.
• Participate in committees
• Other duties as assigned by the President.

Required Skills

Knowledge of the principles and practices of academic administration; experience with the principles, practices and methods of program planning and instruction; ability to plan, coordinate, and perform effective project management; strong interpersonal skills; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; sound professional judgment in decisionmaking.

Educational Requirements

Masters Degree required

Years of Experience

3 - 5 years of academic experience, with either grant management, academic affairs or similar type of work

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Office environment. Occasionally lifting 5 - 10 lbs.

Salary Range

$71,783 - $80,082 annually

The selected candidate's salary will be determined based on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate's qualifications, experience, education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as SUNY Adirondack's good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.

Full consideration will be given if application is received by November 17, 2026.

SUNY Adirondack values diversity and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employer SUNY Adirondack

Address 640 Bay Road

Queensbury, New York, 12804

Phone 518-743-2257

Website https://www.sunyacc.edu/careers