About Fashion Institute of Technology:
The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), part of the State University of New York and an internationally renowned college of art, design, business and technology with a strong emphasis on liberal arts, invites nominations and applications for an Executive Director for Academic and Faculty Affairs.
Job Description:
The Executive Director for Academic and Faculty Affairs, a senior-level administrative position reporting to the Vice President for Academic Affairs, plays a crucial role in providing oversight and management in academic and faculty administration. This role demands utmost confidentiality in handling various academic and faculty affairs matters.
Reporting directly to the Vice President of Academic Affairs, the Executive Director collaborates closely with the Dean's Offices, Human Resources, the President's Office, and other stakeholders. The primary responsibilities include managing confidential information related to full-time and adjunct faculty hiring, reappointments, tenure, sabbaticals and promotion with exceptional tact, discretion, and attention to detail. Key responsibilities also include managing internal faculty programs including faculty recognition events, personnel administrative processes, and handling academic correspondence.
The Executive Director also oversees the Office of Faculty Services, providing leadership and administrative direction. The Office of Faculty Services is an administrative office that provides guidance and support to all full-time and adjunct faculty in the areas of the College Policies and Procedures; Assignment of Program (AOP); Tenure; Promotion; Reappointment; Certificates of Continuous Employment (CCE); Sabbatical Leaves and Release Time for Research applications. This office also manages the administration of the student evaluation of teaching effectiveness process.
Responsibilities & Essential Functions:
The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position; other duties may be assigned consistent with the classification of the position.
Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Additional Information:
Please note all offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the background check process.
Salary
Salary: $140,000-$150,000 per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Work Schedule
Days/Hours: M-F, 9am-5pm, in person; work schedule subject to change as needed by supervisor.
This is a non-bargaining position.
Benefits
The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) provides comprehensive employee benefit programs designed to help keep our faculty and staff and their families healthy, safe, happy, and productive. Our programs also include a variety of components to help our employees improve the quality and balance of their work and family lives, and to help them prepare for their futures.
For a full list of FIT benefits, visit our benefits .
Pay Equity by State Employers
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
Visa Sponsorship
Fashion Institute of Technology is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
FIT is firmly committed to creating an environment that will attract and retain people of diverse racial and cultural backgrounds. By providing a learning and working environment that encourages, utilizes, respects, and appreciates the full expression of every individual's ability, the FIT community fosters its mission and grows because of its rich, pluralistic experience. FIT is committed to prohibiting discrimination, whether based on race, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, religion, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military service status, genetic information, pregnancy, familial status, citizenship status (except as required to comply with law), or any other criterion prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. FIT is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, including the opportunity for upward mobility for all qualified individuals. Applications from minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged. Inquiries regarding FIT's non-discrimination policies may be directed to the Affirmative Action Officer/Title IX Coordinator, 212 217.3360, titleix@fitnyc.edu.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Requirements
This position will be required to constantly read and comprehend, occasionally perform calculations, constantly verbally communicate, frequently analyze, and constantly write. The working conditions for this position will be on campus primarily in an office environment. The physical requirement for this position will require occasional sitting, constant standing, occasional bending, frequent walking, and occasional lifting 10 lbs. or less.
Application Instructions:
In order to considered for this position, please submit the following documents online:
to your FITNYC Careers Account to check your submitted application materials.
Review of applications will begin immediately until the position is filled.
Please note that due to the volume of applications, we will not be able to contact each applicant individually.
Additional information about the Fashion Institute of Technology can be found at: .