Schenectady County Community College Hiring for Director of Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) at Schenectady, NY Full Time

Category:: Professional
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Department:: Strategic Initiatives and Planning
Locations:: Schenectady, NY
Posted:: Aug 23, 2023
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Full-time
Position ID:: 166598

About SUNY Schenectady County Community College:

SUNY Schenectady County Community College (SUNY Schenectady) is one of the State University of New York’s finest two-year colleges located in upstate New York’s vibrant and growing Capital Region, with easy access to Boston, NYC, the Adirondack and Catskill Mountains, Montreal and scenic Hudson Valley, all of which are just a few hours away. SUNY Schenectady is a premier college that provides quality, comprehensive education for transfer, career, training and workforce development to a diverse population in a student centered environment. The College offers more than 50 transfer and career programs in science, aviation, culinary, music, and liberal arts, and serves more than 5,000 students. SUNY Schenectady County Community College offers an excellent benefit package including health care with dental and vision coverage, a choice of retirement systems, a deferred compensation benefit, an on-site child care program and Montessori School, professional development opportunities, and health club membership. We take pride in being an urban campus with a small town feel.

SUNY Schenectady is dedicated to cultivating an environment that celebrates diversity, prioritizes inclusion, and insists on equitable access. Diversity, equity, and inclusion is central to our vision and mission; we know that to foster a sense of belonging and preserve connectedness, we must create and maintain working and learning spaces that welcome, respect, and appreciate difference. SUNY Schenectady provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under federal, state and local law. Applications from minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged.

Job Description:

SUNY Schenectady County Community College is seeking a full-time Director of Educational Opportunity Program (EOP). Reporting to the Vice President for Strategic Initiatives & Planning, the Director of EOP administers the Educational Opportunity Program. Responsibilities include the supervision of staff, provision of referral and assistance services, coordination of student development and academic support services and compliance with all reporting and procedures. In addition, the Director will be responsible for developing and implementing assessment activities and student recruitment, enrollment, and retention initiatives to ensure operational efficiencies through a coordinated, collaborative and integrated approach. The position involves a 12-month appointment. The incumbent does have supervisory responsibility.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide leadership in the planning, development, and administration of the Educational Opportunity Program including staff supervision. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Connect students with instructional support services, academic coaching, and other services to support student persistence and retention
• Develop and implement an annual assessment plan to support data driven decision making for all areas of EOP programming
• Review prospective EOP students’ applications and documentation for EOP admission including coordination of efforts with other campus offices
• Initiate and implement enrichment activities for EOP students
• Develop and maintain contact with community agencies and transfer institutions to support student success and degree completion
• Prepare reports and maintain office records as required by the College and the SUNY Office of Special Programs in a timely and professional manner, including budget management and control
• Facilitate EOP student advisement, registration, and enrollment including ongoing reporting on the status of EOP students (e.g., academic standing, enrollment)
• Plan, coordinate and implement year-round programming for EOP students to include the development and implementation of various recruitment activities, orientation sessions, summer programming, and retention initiatives
• Develop, staff, and recruit for the EOP summer program to support student success, academic preparation, engagement with the college, and familiarity with the campus and available services and supports
• Manage and utilize current best practices to identify and lead ongoing strategic and operational improvements to the EOP program
• Serve on various standing and ad-hoc committees related to student success initiatives
• Other duties as assigned by the Vice President for Strategic Initiatives & Planning

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least two years of prior experience working in a post-secondary setting
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Organizational Skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree
• Experience in an educational environment working with special populations and/or with economically or educationally disadvantaged students
• Experience working in a community college setting

Special Information:

• VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Offers of employment will be conditional based on the successful completion of a background check and verification of official college transcripts.

Additional Information:

Salary: $55,000/year

Application Instructions:

Applications Due By: Applications accepted until position is filled.

Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered for this position:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Completed SUNY Schenectady Employment Application
• Diversity Statement: Please include a diversity statement that addresses your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and highlights how your prior experience will support your contributions to the goals outlined by pillar one of the current SUNY Schenectady Strategic Plan.
• References: Please provide three professional references which include name, title, and contact information

CAMPUS SAFETY REPORT
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, without exception, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the College’s crime statistics for the past three years; and the availability regarding the College’s current campus security policies. SUNY Schenectady County Community College’s Annual Security Report is available here.

SUNY Schenectady is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United Stated and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.