Assistant Vice Chancellor for Credential Innovation

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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 11/09/26

Applications Due12/30/26

Vacancy ID228572

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NY HELPSNo

55-b/c EligibleNo

AgencySUNY System Administration

TitleAssistant Vice Chancellor for Credential Innovation

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $120000 to $138000 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

InternshipNo

Jurisdictional Class Unclassified Service

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address 353 Broadway

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12246

Duties Description The State University of New York, or SUNY, is the largest comprehensive system of public higher education in the United States, with 64 colleges and universities spanning the state from Long Island to the Adirondacks to Buffalo. SUNY System Administration employees, based in Albany and New York City, provide critical support for SUNY campuses, employees, and students to advance SUNYs mission of providing high-quality, affordable higher education for all.

Across a wide range of roles, from finance and legal counsel to student support, academic affairs, IT, admissions, and more, our employees work toward advancing the four priority pillars established by SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr. and the SUNY Board of Trustees: student success; research and scholarship; diversity, equity, and inclusion; and economic development and upward mobility. SUNY System Administration is a mission-driven workplace with robust New York State benefits including health insurance, retirement, time off, and paid family leave.

Job Description:

The Assistant Vice Chancellor for Credential Innovation directs implementation and growth of SUNYs microcredential program across the system. Reporting to the Vice Chancellor for Workforce Development and Upward Mobility, the Assistant Vice Chancellor advances work that bridges student success, economic development and economic mobility. The Assistant Vice Chancellor brings recognized expertise in higher education, short-term and stackable credentials, academic and wrap-around supports and academic/industry partnerships to their work.

Job Duties:

• Oversee and grow SUNYs microcredential program, which spans dozens of campuses and hundreds of programs
• Work in close cooperation with campus presidents, chief academic officers and external partners to establish multi-campus microcredential programs in support of state workforce needs
• Supervise related data collection and research projects that support microcredential program assessment, student success and program growth
• Supervise the implementation of System and campus microcredential guidance and policies, including ensuring alignment with the policies of the Board of Trustees, Education Law, and other statutes
• Secure and lead grant programs to leverage microcredentials as a driver of student success and upward economic mobility
• Conceive, implement and monitor interventions and strategies, including internships for microcredential students, that support the continued growth and effectiveness of the program
• Work in close cooperation with SUNY System offices, including the offices of Student Success, Community Colleges and the Education Pipeline and Provosts Office to identify and advance synergies and support program growth and effectiveness
• Advance the state and national reputation of SUNYs program through authorship, convenings, teaching and engagement.

Minimum Qualifications Required Education/Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or higher and at least 10 years of higher education experience
• Expertise in short-term and stackable credentials, including microcredentials
• Relevant campus-level work-based learning and workforce development experience
• Proven progress in securing and maintaining academic and industry partnerships

Preferred Education/Qualifications:

• Masters degree, Ph.D. or Ed.D.
• Knowledge of success strategies for adult learners
• Familiarity with New York State education law and federal workforce programs

Additional Comments - Salary is dependent on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, experience, education, training, and certifications. The range this position is $120,000 - $138,000 annually.

• The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this position. Individual starting salaries are determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity. While the full range is provided for transparency, starting salaries generally fall near the entry to midpoint of the range. Salaries at or near the top of the range are rare and reserved for candidates who exceptionally exceed all posted requirements.
• Excellent Benefit Package which includes: NYS health insurance, free dental and vision coverage, competitive retirement options, tuition assistance, parental leave at full pay, and generous vacation, sick, and holiday time. 13 days of paid holidays per year; 21 days of vacation and 21 days of sick time accrued each year. Please see our Management/Confidential benefits summary for additional information.
• Management/Confidential appointments work under the leadership and discretion of the appointing authority and are not represented by a union.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants with a valid drivers license are preferred.

SUNY System Administration Benefits

SUNY System Administration provides an outstanding and comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family through the many life changes you may experience while you work for SUNY. Our nationally recognized benefits include:

• Retirement: The choice between a fully funded pension plan and a self-driven defined contribution plan, along with two supplemental plans to increase your ability to save for retirement.
• Health Insurance: Several health insurance options at an affordable cost that provide full coverage without mandatory deductibles.
• Time Off: Paid time off with separate vacation and sick leave accruals up to 21 days a year for each category.
• Additional paid leave policy options for childbirth, adoption, elder care, and other family care situations.

Explore our full benefits offerings here: www.suny.edu/benefits

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Name Human Resources

Telephone

Fax 518-320-1565

Email Address hr@sysadm.suny.edu

Address

Street 353 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12246

Notes on ApplyingPlease apply at this link: http://sunysystem.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=205623

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