Job Overview

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department:: academic affairs
locations:: schenectady, ny
posted:: jul 16, 2025
closes:: open until filled
type:: full-time
position id:: 190481

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. we take pride in being an urban campus with a small town feel.

job description:

join our team as the trio student support services director!

are you passionate about empowering students and leading impactful programs? under the visionary guidance of the dean of learner support, the trio director plays a pivotal role in transforming lives providing leadership for our trio student support services program.

in this dynamic role, you'll:

• lead, hire, and mentor a dedicated team of professionals committed to student success
• drive strategic staff development initiatives and foster a collaborative team culture
• oversee records, budgets, student recruitment and orientation, and program expansion
• ensure smooth operations and compliance, while building a vibrant, supportive learning environment

if you're an inspired, energetic leader eager to make a difference and propel first-generation and underrepresented students toward academic success, we invite you to apply.

supervisory impact: you'll directly supervise program staff, guiding them to deliver outstanding support services and achieve shared goals.

responsibilities:

• coordinate recruitment, identification, and selection of eligible students;
• works with instructors and staff to design strategies for effective teaching and retention, especially for students with academic needs;
• designs and establishes procedures for use of student management information system;
• establishes effective working relationships among the program staff, faculty, student affairs, academic affairs, and program students;
• works with the advisory board on project development and evaluation;
• coordinates the hiring of coordinators, professional tutors, peer tutors;
• administers the student support services program budget;
• coordinates disbursement of sss supplemental grant money to eligible participants in conjunction with the office of financial aid;
• supervises program staff;
• reports to and acts as liaison with the u.s. department of education regarding the full range of program goals, objectives, and activities; and
• participates in assessment of program activities.

requirements:

minimum qualifications:

• master's degree in education or related field;
• demonstrated experience with strategies and interventions for working with students;
• five years' experience with students including both teaching and program management and administration; and
• experience in relating with students, staff, faculty and administration.

special information:

• this is a grant funded position
• 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 and certifications.

additional information:

salary: $55,000

why you'll love working here:

as a full-time member of our team, you'll enjoy a thoughtfully crafted benefits package that supports your health, wealth, growth, and life balance:

• robust health coverage - comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans to keep you and your loved ones well.
• flexible retirement options - choose the retirement system that fits your goals, plus a deferred compensation plan to boost your savings.
• growth & development - access robust professional development opportunities to advance your career.
• family-savvy perks - two on-site childcare providers (based on availability), making your workday smoother and stress-free.
• wellness discovery - discounted ymca membership plus occasional wellness events-because mind & body matter.
• extra savings & perks - enjoy a suite of employee discounts and perks tailored to make life easier (and more fun!).

application instructions:

applications due by: applications accepted until position is filled.

if you need a disability-related accommodation to apply to this position, please contact the human resources office at or .

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

• cover letter
• resume
• completed suny schenectady employment application
• 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.