Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs

Responsibilities

• Lead efforts to operationalize the strategic vision for academic programs through innovation and creativity.
• Collaborate with Deans to ensure efficient daily operations and the achievement of strategic objectives for their respective schools and colleges.
• Manage day-to-day interactions with Deans and faculty while working collaboratively with campus Vice Presidents.
• Guide external academic program approval processes, institutional accreditation, re-accreditation, and internal program reviews.
• Ensure consistent administration of academic policies and processes across all campus departments and units.
• Provide leadership in curriculum and program development to advance the teaching and learning environment.
• Direct Deans and academic department heads to meet or exceed enrollment, retention, and graduation targets.
• Oversee prudent resource allocation and class/section size management using data-driven decision-making.
• Foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, and shared governance to fulfill the mission of the campus and University.

Requirements

• Earned doctorate from a regionally accredited institution (Ph.D. preferred).
• 7 years of progressively responsible experience in senior-level university administration.
• Proven experience with institutional accreditations and faculty rank processes.
• Demonstrated experience with academic assessment and promotion processes.
• Strong executive leadership skills, including strategic thinking and visionary leadership.
• Excellent collaboration, consensus-building, and interpersonal communication skills.

About the Company

Long Island University is a private university dedicated to providing diverse and high-quality educational opportunities. The Brooklyn Campus focuses on creating a dynamic learning environment that emphasizes critical thinking, innovation, and mission-focused leadership to support student success.