The Associate Provost of Economic Development and Lifelong Learning serves as a senior academic and administrative leader responsible for advancing the College’s workforce development, career services, career-connected experiential learning, and adult and community education initiatives. The position provides strategic leadership to strengthen connections between education, employment, and regional economic development.
The Associate Provost works closely with industry partners, government agencies, community organizations, and academic leadership to develop college-to-career pathways that prepare learners for meaningful employment and continued education.
This role advances the Academic and Student Affairs Division’s commitment to integrated learning pathways, experiential education, and partnerships that promote student success, community engagement, and regional vitality.
As a key member of the Academic and Student Affairs leadership team, the Associate Provost contributes to divisional and institutional strategy while strengthening partnerships that connect the College with regional workforce needs.
FLCC is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and strives to provide an environment that embodies these principles. We strive to attract talented personnel from diverse backgrounds and traditions, particularly of race and ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, culture, religion, worldview and physical and mental abilities. As such, applicants from historically under-represented groups are highly encouraged to apply.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership and Economic Development
Provides regular reports to the Provost regarding enrollment trends, employment outcomes, grant performance, revenue generation, and regional impact.
Supervises and develops leadership staff responsible for workforce development, career services, experiential learning, and adult and community education.
Workforce, Career, and Experiential Learning
Builds and sustains employer partnerships that support internships, apprenticeships, applied projects, and work-based learning experiences.
Provides executive oversight of career services, including employer engagement, career advising, and labor market alignment.
Adult and Community Education
Provides leadership for adult education programs including literacy, high school equivalency preparation, English language learning, and community-based lifelong learning opportunities.
Grants, Partnerships, and Resource Development
Leads the development, submission, and management of federal, state, and private grants supporting workforce development, adult education, and economic development initiatives.
Ensures effective implementation of externally funded programs, including compliance, reporting, fiscal stewardship, and achievement of program outcomes.
Education and Experience
Required
Master’s degree from an accredited institution or a Bachelor’s degree plus equivalent professional experience in workforce development, economic development, education, or a related field.
Minimum of five years of progressively responsible leadership experience in workforce development, economic development, education, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience building partnerships with employers, industry, community organizations, or government agencies.
Preferred
Benefits and Salary Range
Applicants receiving benefits through the New York State Retirement System should review state regulations regarding post-retirement employment. This position is not eligible for employment under a Section 211 waiver
Special Notes: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements.
Application Instructions:
For full consideration, please apply by Sunday, April 19. The position will remain open until filled.
Applicants must submit the following documents online:
Applications will only be accepted online.
Finger Lakes Community College does not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student or applicant for admission based on an individual’s race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identification, gender expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction or any other category protected by law. The College adheres to all federal and state civil rights laws prohibiting discrimination in public institutions of higher education.
