Program Director, Advancing Success in Associate Pathways HV-NTP-8595

Hudson Valley Community College • City of Troy, NY

7d • $70,000

About The Position

Founded in 1953, Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) located in scenic Upstate NY is a multi-campus College with locations in Troy and Malta New York. HVCC offers more than 80 degree and certificate programs in three schools: Business and Liberal Arts; Health Sciences; and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). Hudson Valley is one of 30 community colleges in the State University of New York (SUNY) system and serves nearly 9,000 students each year. The college is a recognized leader in career and transfer preparation, workforce training initiatives, distance learning and service to a diverse population of students. Hudson Valley has an extension center in Malta, NY known as HVCC North and sponsors the Capital District Educational Opportunity Center in Troy, NY. With more than 80,000 alumni and nearly 1,000 employees, the college is a catalyst for educational opportunity and economic development in the Capital Region of New York State.
Hudson Valley seeks experienced, dynamic, capable, creative and caring individuals who would like to join our team and continue to build on decades of successful service to our community.
Program Director, Advancing Success in Associate Pathways
HV-NTP-8595
In order to be considered an applicant for this position you must meet the minimum qualifications as stated in this announcement. HVCC does not support Visas. Applicants must be either a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident of the United States and appointment will be contingent upon completion of a background check.
Nature and Scope of Duties:
Reporting to the Associate Dean of Student Development, the ASAP Director provides day-to-day leadership and oversight to ensure the effective delivery of a comprehensive program of academic advising, career development, and financial support for ASAP students. The Director represents Hudson Valley Community College’s ASAP program on all relevant committees and collaborates with internal and external partners to build strong relationships that foster program alignment, institutional buy-in, and long-term sustainability. The Program Director is responsible for implementing SUNY and Hudson Valley Community College policies, as well as developing local program policies, procedures, and strategies that advance the program’s mission and support the achievement of enrollment and recruitment targets each semester.
In addition, the Program Director recruits, hires, supervises, and evaluates all ASAP program staff and leads the development of systems and processes for the consistent collection, analysis, and reporting of student engagement and outcomes data. These efforts support data-informed decision-making and ensure progress toward established benchmarks for student engagement and academic performance. The Director oversees the program budget and daily administrative operations, including staffing, scheduling, and the timely delivery of services. The ASAP Director is also responsible for fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment and promoting ongoing professional development and growth opportunities for program staff.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Educational Leadership, Educational Psychology, Counseling, and/or Social Work from an accredited college or university and six years of relevant experience.
• At least five years of higher education experience working within student development and/or advisement, with knowledge of academic and support programs, including financial aid, emergency funding and community resources.
• Must be able to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality, have strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, adaptable and able to multitask as required.

Nice To Haves

• Strong management and supervisory skills, with the ability to lead change and build high-performing, collaborative teams
• Demonstrated experience in budget planning, oversight, and fiscal management
• Proven success in program management, including strategic planning and implementation
• Demonstrated understanding of the educational experiences of historically marginalized racial groups in the United States, particularly Black, Indigenous, and Latinx communities
• Proven ability to cultivate inclusive, equitable, and effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders
• Excellent organizational, project management, communication, and facilitation skills
• Proficiency with computer systems and applications, including Microsoft Office, Banner, Argos, CRM Advise, and Brightspace, as well as experience with institutional purchasing guidelines and processes

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development and timely implementation of retention strategies and student support services, including targeted interventions and academic support for probationary and at-risk students
• Design, implement, and manage program components and data-collection processes to monitor progress toward student engagement and academic performance benchmarks
• Develop strategies, and processes for recruitment to reach enrollment targets, meeting SUNY cohort requirements.
• Establish and manage processes for the distribution of program incentives in coordination with appropriate college departments
• Develop strategy and mechanisms to increase FAFSA completion, reduce SAP/verification issues, promote intersession course taking, and ensure timely course registration.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with key campus partners, including Admissions, the Registrar, the Career Center, and Financial Aid
• Participate in required meetings with CUNY and/or SUNY Central ASAP leadership and prepare regular outcome and performance reports for college leadership.
• Oversee the development of a comprehensive framework that supports ASAP students’ progression toward academic, career, and post-completion goals.

Benefits

• Hudson Valley offers a full benefit package including Health Insurance, Dental and Eye Insurance, Retirement, employee and employee’s spouse and children free tuition waivers.
• HVCC also has a generous leave policy.
• If you’re employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, you might be eligible for the PSLF Program. The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees