President

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PRESIDENT

SUNY Adirondack Community College Board of Trustees seeks confidential nominations and expressions of interest for the College's next President. The successful candidate will build upon the strong reputation of the College and its critical role in the primarily rural communities it serves. The next President will lead a vibrant, stable institution to greater heights as it continues to provide innovative quality educational programs and services to residents of northeastern New York State.

Located in the upstate New York Adirondack region, SUNY Adirondack is a two-year community college founded in 1961 to serve Warren, Washington, and northern Saratoga counties. SUNY Adirondack's main campus is in Queensbury, a recently accredited branch campus is in Saratoga County and the Culinary Center, which houses the Seasoned restaurant, is in Glens Falls, New York.

SUNY Adirondack offers over thirty degree programs, certificates, and micro-credentials for learners at all levels of their educational goals. SUNY Adirondack's student body consists of a fall enrollment of about 2700 students in degree and certificate programs with about 3000 additional students enrolled in personal and professional enrichment courses. The student to faculty ratio of 15:1 ensures that students receive very personalized attention and instruction.

The President of SUNY Adirondack, reporting to the SUNY Adirondack Board of Trustees, serves as the Chief Executive Officer of SUNY Adirondack and oversees the daily administration and operation of the college. The president is also expected to represent the college as an institution within the SUNY System under the direction of the Chancellor and the SUNY Board of Trustees. The President is responsible for leading the College toward meeting its vision, mission, strategic plan.

Some of the expected qualifications for the next President include:

Significant and progressive administrative leadership experience in higher education, preferably at a community college.

Higher education teaching experience strongly preferred, especially at a community college.

Leadership experience within a community college system or district preferred; rural college experience preferred.

An earned doctorate from a regionally accredited institution.

To Apply:
To ensure full consideration, completed applications are due by November 6, 2024. Candidates are asked to review the to understand the unique opportunities and qualifications for this position.

You will be required to submit a current resume, a cover letter addressing the position, and the contact information for three professional references (name, email, phone number, and relationship to you). Please click the Apply Now button to submit your application.

All confidential communications may be directed to our search team: Dr. George Santiago, Senior Consultant, at (phone number removed), or Dr. Joanne Bashford, Senior Consultant, at (phone number removed) or to .

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