ATR Details Position Details Search Number PJ # 7406 Title Academic Affairs Initiatives Coordinator Category Professional Department Academic Affairs

About The Position:

The Academic Affairs Initiatives Coordinator will support the implementation of strategic priorities and initiatives across Academic Affairs at SUNY Plattsburgh. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, this position will collaborate with academic departments, administrative offices, and SUNY partners to advance institutional goals through project coordination, process improvement, communication, and operational support. The coordinator helps ensure projects move forward effectively, stakeholders remain informed and engaged, and institutional processes are implemented consistently across campus. This position contributes to a broad portfolio of work. Responsibilities will include supporting curriculum review, approval, implementation, and reporting processes; assisting with assessment, accreditation, compliance, and continuous improvement efforts; developing and maintaining operational procedures, timelines, guidance documents, and tracking systems; coordinating student success initiatives such as early alert, retention, intervention, and cross-campus collaboration efforts; supporting initiatives that foster inclusive excellence, pluralism, and belonging; coordinating cross-functional projects with campus and SUNY partners; and preparing communications, reports, guidance materials, and other documentation to support effective Academic Affairs operations and the successful achievement of institutional strategic goals. The Academic Affairs division advances the college's commitment to student success through the curriculum and the classroom, excellent teaching, staff support, and scholarly research. Our commitment includes fostering student preparation for the workplace or graduate school and for lifelong learning. As SUNY Plattsburgh is an institution that delivers challenging and high-quality experiences to a diverse group of learners, the successful candidate must demonstrate an understanding of, and sensitivity to, diversity, inclusion, and equity-minded policies, programs, and practices.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree Minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in project coordination, operational management, process improvement, academic administration, or related work in higher education or a similarly complex organization Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills Demonstrated ability to analyze data, prepare reports, and support data-informed decision-making Demonstrated ability to interpret policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements and apply them in operational settings Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse stakeholders Demonstrated ability to learn and utilize institutional technology systems and data platforms

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree Five or more years of relevant experience in higher education, preferably in a dean's office, provost's office, or similar academic administrative setting Experience with curriculum processes, academic program development, assessment, compliance, or institutional operations Experience with reporting, data analysis, or process improvement initiatives Experience coordinating projects or initiatives across multiple offices or units Experience supporting student success, retention, inclusive excellence, pluralism, or related institutional initiatives Familiarity with systems such as Curriculog, Kuali, Banner, Watermark, or similar platforms Salary (Applicant View) $63,000 minimum, plus excellent benefits About Our University SUNY Plattsburgh, home of the Cardinals, is part of the largest comprehensive university system in the United States. The university offers a diverse selection of more than 60 academic programs across three schools - Arts & Sciences, Business & Economics, and Education, Health & Human Services. Many of these programs are highly ranked and carry strong national and regional reputations that allow students to work with highly skilled faculty who prepare them to excel in their chosen fields and industries upon graduation. Our campus prioritizes enrollment growth and stabilization, student success, equity and inclusion, and engagement with our North Country region as our four pillars of success. And we are committed to providing each and every Cardinal student a high quality liberal arts education grounded in academic excellence and a well-rounded college experience. SUNY Plattsburgh is a destination campus located in northern New York between the iconic Adirondack Mountains and Lake Champlain. The campus is a short walk from historic downtown Plattsburgh, New York, where area residents have access to a wide array of arts, food, and events throughout the year, and just over a 1 hour car ride from the cities of Burlington, Vermont, Montreal, Quebec, and Lake Placid, New York, which is best known by locals as a former site of the 1980 Winter Olympic Games. Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes To receive full consideration, supply all requested documents by: 08/21/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please submit a cover letter of interest, resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references. Additional information may be requested at a later step in the process. Official transcripts from an accredited institution will be required prior to employment. This position is not eligible for employer visa sponsorship, now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship. EEO Statement SUNY Plattsburgh is fully committed to excellence through diversity, equity and inclusion, and to supporting a welcoming environment for all students, employees and visitors. As an equal opportunity employer and a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), the university guarantees equitable consideration to all qualified applicants with regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, ability, assigned gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, economic status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, or any other legally protected status per federal or state laws.