LOCH SHELDRAKE— SUNY Sullivan is pleased to announce Tim Lever as the College’s new vice president for administrative services. Lever is the former executive director of budget and planning at Mercy College in Westchester and has extensive experience working for SUNY, including as senior budget analyst with the SUNY System Administration Office and as assistant budget director. Most recently, Lever served as the associate vice president and chief financial officer at William Paterson University in Wayne, New Jersey.

“I am thrilled with the opportunity to join the dedicated faculty and staff here at SUNY Sullivan,” said Lever. “I believe that the role of the community college is more important now than ever in today’s perpetually changing higher education landscape. SUNY Sullivan’s continued and evolving impact on the lives of its students, the local community, and to Sullivan County illustrate this critical role perfectly. I am excited and grateful for the opportunity to join President Quaintance and the rest of the team and contribute to SUNY Sullivan’s continued success.”

“We are very excited to welcome Tim to the senior leadership team!” said SUNY Sullivan President Jay Quaintance. “His work experience and commitment to higher ed and the community college mission are a welcome addition to our community as we continue to move SUNY Sullivan forward.”

The vice president for administrative services at SUNY Sullivan guides faculty, administration, staff, and the College’s governing structures in making decisions related to planning, resource allocation, program and curricular development, and the definition of institutional and educational outcomes.

About SUNY Sullivan

SUNY Sullivan is the leader of innovative higher education and a catalyst for workforce development throughout the Sullivan Catskills and beyond. Our diverse community cultivates personal growth and professional advancement, preparing students for success in a sustainable and interconnected world. A forward-looking, top-tier community college in New York, SUNY Sullivan offers over 40 degree programs, certificates, and micro-credentials for learners at all levels of their educational goals. We value critical inquiry and creativity while supporting our students in a culture of inclusion and respect.