Leadership Profile
Associate Provost for Academic Affairs
CONFIDENTIAL
Prepared by
Monica Burton
November 2015
This Leadership Profile is intended to provide information about New York Institute of Technology and the
position of Associate Provost for Academic Affairs. It is designed to assist qualified individuals in assessing
their interest.
Opportunity and Summary of Position
Opportunity
NYIT is seeking a dynamic and experienced academic leader for the role of Associate Provost
for Academic Affairs.
Summary of Position
Reporting to and working closely with the Provost, the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs
will be responsible for ensuring and furthering the mission of NYIT in the areas of faculty
affairs, academic support, and assessment.
The Role of the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs
Contributing to the advancement of the mission of NYIT through the Office of Academic Affairs
and representing the Provost with internal and external stakeholders in his absence, the primary
responsibilities of the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs at NYIT are:
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Assist with new degree proposal development, business plans, accreditation and
assessment of courses and programs including core curriculum.
Lead and promote interdisciplinary programs, scholarship and innovative curriculum
development in collaboration with academic deans.
Represent and ensure compliance with state and governmental agencies to obtain new
program approvals and other required filings.
Take a leadership role in developing new and assessing existing policies and procedures
within Academic Affairs in relationship to other university policies, the Collective
Bargaining Agreement (CBA), state and federal regulations, and trends in higher
education.
Oversee full-time faculty overload and part-time faculty/adjunct compensations, in
accordance with the NYIT faculty union contract .
Supports initiatives by academic deans to increase student retention and achieve
excellence in scholarship, teaching and service.
Assist with Academic Affairs initiatives related to the development and recognition of
faculty scholarship and professional development.
Other projects assigned by Provost.
Additional areas of responsibility include:
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Oversee annual planning and target achievement of three divisions: Office of the
Registrar, NYIT Libraries and the Vocational Independence Program (VIP).
Monitor compliance with academic policies and procedures.
Opportunities of Leadership
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In partnership with the Provost and Deans, develop innovative academic programs that
are consistent with the institutional mission and meet identified market needs.
Support creation and growth of cross-disciplinary degree programs.
Collaborate with faculty and external constituents to develop scholarly centers of
excellence based on NYIT’s areas of strength.
Develop partnerships with corporations and enhance NYIT’s community relations.
Collaborate with the Provost and others to implement NYIT’s online strategic plan and
expand offering of online programs.
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Professional Qualifications and Personal Qualities
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Minimum 6 years of academic experience with higher education administrative
experience and experience as a senior-level faculty member with appropriate credentials
for faculty rank and tenure is required.
Experience in curriculum development and working with faculty and others in the
development of new degree program proposals.
Well versed in current best practices in higher education, including those related to
technology delivery systems.
Familiarity with governmental jurisdictions to address NYIT’s global campuses.
Understanding of higher education finance and budgets.
Experience driving culture change and strengthening culture.
Organized, detail-oriented and analytical.
Collaborative leadership style that embraces shared decision-making processes.
Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. Strong listening skills.
Proactive with the ability to work independently.
Scholarship commensurate with rank.
Education
A terminal degree from an accredited institution is required.
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NYIT: An Overview
Led by President Edward Guiliano, New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) www.nyit.edu is an
independent, nonprofit, degree-granting university committed to educating the next generation
of leaders, inspiring innovation, and advancing entrepreneurship. NYIT has 12,000 students,
approximately 3,600 faculty, and nearly 100,000 alumni around the world. Since 1955, it has
pursued its mission to provide career-oriented professional education; give all qualified students
access to opportunity; and support applications-oriented research that benefits the larger world.
NYIT has five schools and two colleges, all with a strong emphasis on technology and applied
scientific research.
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School of Architecture and Design
School of Education
School of Engineering and Computing Sciences
School of Health Professions
School of Management
College of Arts and Sciences
College of Osteopathic Medicine
The university has two New York campuses, one in Old Westbury, Long Island and one near
Columbus Circle in Manhattan as well as global campuses in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates;
Nanjing and Jiangxi China; and Vancouver, Canada and several global partner programs. A
medical school campus in Jonesboro, AR., is in the planning stage. NYIT offers over 90 degree
programs, including undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees, in more than 50 fields
of study, including architecture and design; arts and sciences; education; engineering and
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computing sciences; health professions; management; and osteopathic medicine. NYIT
students represent nearly all 50 U.S. states and 100 countries. NYIT consistently ranks among
the top 50 U.S. universities in the North, as compiled by U.S. News & World Report.
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Graduate Centers
NYIT's interdisciplinary centers of excellence feature interdisciplinary research, graduate degree
programs and "best-in-class" work in a small number of highly targeted niches. These centers
bring together departments, faculty, and students for ambitious research, collaborations, and
exchanges of ideas.
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The Center for Global Health is one of NYIT's pioneering centers of excellence and
opened its doors in 2007.
The Entrepreneurship, Technology, and Innovation Center, sited within the School of
Engineering and Computing Sciences, and supported by an array of grants from federal,
state, and private sources, fosters innovation and promotes collaborations between the
academic community, industry, professional organizations and government.
Research
NYIT's Office of Sponsored Programs and Research works with faculty members to identify and
apply for funding to support research programs. To date, NYIT has received funding from
public, private, and government agencies, including:
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National Institutes of Health
National Science Foundation
New York State Department of Health
New York State Education Department
U.S. Department of Defense
U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce
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Procedure for Candidacy
Inquiries, nominations and applications are invited. Review of applications will begin
immediately and continue until the position is filled. Candidates should provide a resume, a
letter of application that addresses the responsibilities and requirements described in the
position specification, and the names and contact information of five references. References
will not be contacted without prior knowledge and approval of candidates. These materials
should be sent electronically via e-mail to NYIT’s consultant Monica Burton at
NYITAPAA@wittkieffer.com
NYIT values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age,
color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
veteran status or any other status protected by law.
The material presented in this position specification should be relied on for informational
purposes only. This material has been copied, compiled, or quoted in part from NYIT
documents and personal interviews and is believed to be reliable. While every effort has been
made to ensure the accuracy of this information, the original source documents and factual
situations govern.
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