Director of the Center for Careers and Transfer HV-NTP-9943

About the role

Founded in 1953, Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) in Upstate New York operates multiple campuses in Troy and Malta. HVCC offers more than 80 degree and certificate programs across three schools: Business and Liberal Arts; Health Sciences; and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). As one of 30 SUNY community colleges, it serves nearly 9,000 students annually and is recognized for career and transfer preparation, workforce training, distance learning, and service to a diverse student population. The college also includes an extension center in Malta (HVCC North) and sponsors the Capital District Educational Opportunity Center in Troy.

Department

The position is within the Center for Careers and Transfer, reporting to the Dean of Student Development. Candidates must be currently employed by HVCC or the Educational Opportunity Center.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, or higher education administration from an accredited institution, and at least three years of professional experience working at a community college.
• Demonstrated commitment to student success, equity, and inclusion.
• Evidence of innovative and strategic leadership, sound professional judgment, and the ability to develop and implement programs responsive to evolving student needs.
• Strong oral, written, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, staff, administrators, and external partners.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in applying career development theory and college transfer support for diverse, under‑represented populations, and in developing relationships with public and private sector employers and four‑year institutions.
• At least one year of staff and student supervision experience and related program development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic vision for the Center for Careers and Transfer that aligns with the college’s mission, goals, and strategic priorities; leverage evidence‑based practices and emerging trends in higher education, student development, and careers and transfer.
• Ensure career and transfer services are accessible and responsive to students from diverse backgrounds, including first‑generation, adult, low‑income, veteran, students with disabilities, and historically underserved students.
• Provide administrative oversight of office staff, operational policies and processes, budgeting, and assessment.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support departmental goals and the college mission.
• Integrate career readiness and career exploration into the student experience in collaboration with academic and student‑affairs departments.
• Design and deliver workshops, seminars, fairs, recruiting events, networking opportunities, and other career‑and‑transfer programming.
• Advise and assist students individually and in groups with self‑assessment, career and transfer exploration, planning, and decision‑making.
• Partner with academic departments, faculty, and campus offices to offer student‑development, career, and transfer programming through classroom and campus presentations.
• Collaborate with HR, Financial Aid, and other campus offices to enhance student employment, focusing on career‑readiness skills, workforce competencies, and compliance.
• Collect and analyze data to measure program effectiveness, drive continuous quality improvement, and make data‑informed decisions.
• Oversee on‑campus recruiting and events for employers and four‑year colleges and universities, coordinating with academic departments as needed.
• Work with Institutional Research and academic programs on administering the graduate follow‑up survey.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Pay

This is a 12‑month, full‑time position with a salary range of $75,000 – $85,000.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Free tuition waivers for employee, spouse, and children
• Generous leave policy
• Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program for employees of government or not‑for‑profit organizations

Schedule

Occasional evening and weekend hours are required to support student programming, outreach initiatives, and college events.