Director of the Center for Student Success

Director of the Center for Student Success

About SUNY Orange:

Orange County Community College (SUNY Orange), located in the scenic Hudson Valley, is a multi-campus College with locations in the cities of Middletown and Newburgh, NY. We proudly claim the distinction of being the first county-sponsored New York State Community College. And, for over 70 years, SUNY Orange has been the primary workforce provider and educational resource for residents of Orange County and neighboring counties.

Our students come from all walks of life and are committed to their education and career development. Our graduates speak highly of a curriculum that challenges them and prepares them upon graduation to be competitive and successful if they are directly entering the workforce or to thrive when they transfer to four-year institutions. SUNY Orange values diversity, has been certified as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and has been named a Military Friendly college.

The College seeks dynamic individuals eager to engage in thoughtful, energetic and impactful leadership, and to help shape the future of a College that is respected within its community. If you desire the opportunity to mold the members of our diverse student body into the accomplished professionals and leaders they wish to become, crave an administrative atmosphere where creativity and forward-thinking ideas are welcomed, and are willing to roll up your sleeves to make it all happen, we encourage you to consider joining our College community.

Job Description:

SUNY Orange is seeking a Director for the Center for Student Success (CSS) to join the Learning and Student Success (LSS) Division. 

The Director for the Center for Student Success will oversee all academic support services at both the Middletown and Newburgh campuses, as well as, foster an understanding of academic support services and student success initiatives to college constituents. The CSS Director will create and ensure a welcoming and inclusive student learning environment through daily center operations, staff and tutor orientation programs, and strategic partnerships across college departments and divisions to support student success. The CSS Director will work closely with the PROSPERAR Title V grant Program Director, Faculty and the Student Services Division to deliver support services utilizing early intervention software (Starfish) to connect with students. Additionally, the CSS Director will partner with the PROSPERAR Title V grant Program Director to facilitate the First-Year Experience course and activities. 

Requirements:

Education Required: Master's degree from an accredited college.

Experience Required: Demonstrated supervisory experience in an academic support department, preferably at a community college. Strong project management skills evidenced through implementation of student support and success initiatives deployed in a higher education setting. Demonstrated effective communication with all college constituents including students, tutors, faculty, staff and administration.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Worker Characteristics:

• Experience with Starfish or early intervention software.
• College teaching experience.
• Ability to effectively establish and maintain working relationships with supervising personnel, coworkers, all college employees and the public.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Must be able to travel between the college's two campuses and other sites.
• Bilingual Skills.

Additional Information:

Deadline for Applying: June 11, 2023

Position begins as soon as possible

Salary: $53,974 - $71,515 per annum, commensurate with experience.

This is a 12 month, Staff & Chair, grade 60 position. 

Orange County Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identification, 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. Inquiries regarding this non-discrimination policy may be directed to: Iris Martinez-Davis, Civil Rights Compliance Officer, 115 South Street, Middletown NY 10940, (845) 341-4662, iris.martinezdavis@sunyorange.edu.

Application Instructions:

Create a SUNY Orange Employment Account by clicking on the APPLY NOW button. Upload the following documents, which are required for consideration:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• References: Include three (3) professional references (including names, phone numbers and e-mail addresses). References will not be contacted without prior permission of the candidate.
• Orange County Community College values a diverse and inclusive community. Please include in your cover letter an answer to the following questions:
  1. How has diversity and inclusion played a part in your career?
  2. How would you bring that insight into your position at the college?

Official transcripts will be required upon employment. Foreign transcripts which are not accompanied by an evaluation from an approved agency may not be reviewed. Applicants may contact NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluating Service) at www.naces.org to obtain a list of members providing this service. Any expenses incurred for this service must be borne by the applicant. Foreign transcript translations by applicant or educational institution are not acceptable.

All applicants must have the legal right to accept employment in the United States. SUNY Orange does not support visa applications.

Employment at the College may be subject to the favorable result of a background investigation.