The State University of New York College (SUNY) at Plattsburgh is seeking well-qualified, dynamic candidates for the position of Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Reporting directly to University President Alexander Enyedi and serving as a member of the President’s cabinet, the Vice President will create and implement policy to reflect campus commitment to inclusive excellence, evaluate inclusiveness, and implement best practices related to diversity, equity and inclusion. As a member of the President’s Cabinet, the Vice President will contribute to institutional strategy, planning and culture while advancing equity and inclusion as core components of student success and organizational effectiveness.
Situated in one of the world’s most beautiful regions, SUNY Plattsburgh’s main campus is on the Saranac River adjacent to Lake Champlain between the Adirondack Mountains of New York and the Green Mountains of Vermont. SUNY Plattsburgh is a vibrant residential, public, comprehensive University, and a member of the State University of New York’s (SUNY) system of higher education, committed to student-centered academic excellence. While the University enrolls approximately 4600 students in 70+ baccalaureate, certificate and master’s programs, an average class size of 22 students allows the individual attention necessary to ensure that its graduates are educated to succeed in an increasingly complex, multicultural and interdependent world.
The community of students, faculty and staff at SUNY Plattsburgh live and embody the University’s commitment to a mission grounded in academic excellence, experiential learning and meaningful community engagement. As the institution advances its Plattsburgh Next Strategic Plan, it is aligning resources, enrollment strategy, and institutional priorities toward sustainable growth, student success and modern academic practices. Within this context, the Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion plays a central role in shaping the future of the campus and ensuring that equity is an institutional priority reflected in daily practice.
The Vice President provides strategic leadership for the development, implementation, and continuous assessment of the University’s diversity and inclusion agenda. This includes guiding an updated division-level strategic plan, evaluating institutional policies and practices and advocating for the organizational and cultural changes necessary to build a more inclusive campus environment. An integral member of the President’s Cabinet, this leader influences high-level planning and decision-making and oversees the Title IX, Title VI and Affirmative Action offices, ensuring the University meets its civil rights responsibilities while advancing a broader equity vision. As a member of the President’s Cabinet, the vice president will be a senior officer of the University, sharing responsibility and authority for the leadership of the University as a whole, for making decisions about strategy, priorities and resources.
The successful candidate will be an advocate, a skilled convener and an expert on diversity, equity and inclusion who possesses excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, as they build and sustain community and collaborative relationships. They will bring an experienced and compassionate lens to the work as they anticipate, plan for and assess policies and practices. In addition, the successful candidate will be an innovative and committed leader adept at developing relationships and forging connections with an invested community. Experience in establishing a strategic vision, sparking and sustaining cultural change and communicating with multiple constituencies are core to this leadership. Willingness to engage in courageous conversations, strong collaboration skills, political acumen and resourcefulness will also be important assets for the Vice President. SUNY Plattsburgh is an institution that values seasoned professionals who bring senior administrative experience, cabinet-level insight, and a deep understanding of the complexities of institutional roles, including shared governance and labor unions.
All applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as separate documents, a CV/resume and a letter of interest. Review of applications has begun and will continue until the position is filled. For fullest consideration, all materials should be received by March 30th.
Please direct all nominations and applications through the WittKieffer Candidate Portal. Candidates can also find this portal via the WittKieffer website at www.wittkieffer.com. Additional inquiries can be directed to Charlene Aguilar and Jevon Walton at:
SUNYPlattsburghVPDEI@WittKieffer.com
The salary range for this position is $165,000 – $180,000
SUNY Plattsburgh is an equal opportunity employer, committed to excellence through diversity. As an equal opportunity employer and a government contractor subject to VEVRAA, SUNY Plattsburgh complies with hiring regulations regarding sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, age and veteran status.
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