Under the general direction of the Provost/Vice President, Academic Services, this position will provide strategic leadership and support in research, coordination, planning and implementation of new and ongoing initiatives. The Assistant to the Provost/Vice President is also responsible for preparing programmatic recommendations. Responsibilities will necessitate working with all members of the division as well as key administrators and staff in other divisions.

Examples of Duties & Responsibilities

• Plans and coordinates communication with the College community on student concerns, providing leadership to identify and provide necessary professional development and informative publications to address and resolve concerns
• Assists with divisional assessment activities for the Academic Services division
• Facilitates and provides leadership in the exchange of information between the departments and divisions, as well as the various campus locations and administrative offices of the College
• Assists in creating an atmosphere of mutual respect among Faculty Senate, Academic Services, Student Services, academic departments and administration
• Serve as a College representative or liaison for public groups, community organizations, or events as assigned by the College
• Creates and maintains reports, presentations, studies, and statistical analyses for the Provost/Vice President's office
• Prepares and disseminates both internal and external communications related to the operation of the Academic Services Division
• Coordinates promoting and publicizing the activities and accomplishments of the Academic Services Division
• Coordinates the process for academic student grievances
• Coordinates, monitors, and provides general leadership concerning the Student Opinion of Course and Faculty survey process
• Plans and coordinates special events and meetings
• Serves and participates on committees and task groups related to Academic Services and other related areas in the College
• Manages cross-divisional projects for the Provost/Vice President, Academic Services
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned

MCC Expectations:

• Responsible for adhering to the College Code of Conduct
• Responsible for contributing to and maintaining an inclusive and collaborative College environment
• Responsible for maintaining competencies for technology utilized by and College
• Commitment to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college

Required Qualifications

• Earned master's degree from a regionally accredited higher education institution
• Minimum of three years progressive academic administrative experience
• Experience with shared governance
• Evidence of effective interpersonal skills and the ability to cultivate partnerships and to work with diverse groups of faculty, students, and staff on complex issues
• Documented ability to integrate data into decision making to promote effective practice and policy
• Demonstrated leadership qualities including strong positive interpersonal skills as well as analytical skills
• Commitment to supporting an inclusive environment on campus
• Evidence of respect for and understanding of people with diverse backgrounds, abilities, and needs
• Evidence of commitment to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college
• Evidence of proficiency with technology, including a fluency with a variety of computer applications including MS Office components (Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) and Lotus
• Commitment to continued professional growth

Preferred Qualifications

• Documented experience within an urban, comprehensive community college
• Understanding of faculty evaluation
• Experience with Banner system
• Grant writing experience

Posting Date 12/07/2017

To be fully considered, supply all requested documents by this date 02/06/2018

Special instructions regarding transcripts

Unofficial transcripts are required for the application process. Applications that are lacking unofficial transcripts will not be considered by the search committee.

Please attach transcripts for the most recent degree earned or a combination of transcripts showing that the required minimum qualifications are met. To attach multiple transcripts electronically, please scan as a single document and attach. It is not possible to attach multiple transcripts separately. If you are not able to attach unofficial copies electronically, please certify and submit your application without them. Follow up by either mailing unofficial copies to: Human Resources, Monroe Community College, 1000 E Henrietta Rd., Rochester, NY 14623 OR faxing them to: 585-292-3843 OR emailing them to: [email protected].

Human Resources (HR) will scan the transcripts and attach them to your application after you have certified and submitted your application. (If HR attaches the transcripts, the applicant is not able to view them.)

Current MCC employees should contact HR with a request for HR to scan and attach transcripts from the employee file.

OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS ARE REQUIRED PRIOR TO START OF EMPLOYMENT. New employees will not be permitted to begin employment until official transcripts showing degree(s) earned are received by Human Resources.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Philosophy of the Role of Community College: Please provide your personal philosophy statement of the role of the community college.

List of References with contact information: Please submit a list of four references with contact information. Do not submit letters of reference.

NOTE: Please submit each item that is requested in its entirety. If you need assistance, please call HR for help prior to submitting your information and receiving a confirmation number. Once * required documents are attached, submit and confirm application.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents * Cover Letter

• Resume/CV
• Philosophy of the Role of Community College
• List of References With Contact Information

Optional Documents * Unofficial Transcript (Please see special instructions regarding transcripts)

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