Director of Workforce Student Support

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.

The Director of Workforce Student Support has three core responsibilities: (1) collaborate with the Executive Director of Workforce Development and industry partners to design and implement in-demand workforce development training programs that are stackable to the Colleges credit programs when appropriate; (2) develop and execute impact-oriented employer and industry engagement strategies for the institution; and (3) provide strategic and practical oversight of the workforce student life-cycle which encompasses enrollment management student support career readiness and job placement.

The Director of Workforce Student Support will also use data-driven decision making to plan implement and achieve the enrollment and student support goals established by SUNY Orange Plus.

This position will require travel between both the Newburgh and Middletown campuses and other sites as needed.

Education Required: Bachelors degree or higher.

Experience Required: Five (5) years of experience in Workforce Education or Higher Education administration. Experience with designing and implementing enrollment and retention strategies. Three (3) years of supervisory experience. Experience managing large multi-level projects.

Preferred Knowledge Skills Abilities and Worker Characteristics

• Masters degree.
• Experience working with historically and economically disadvantaged groups.
• Knowledge of economic development issues.
• Knowledge and/or experience in community and industry education.
• Familiarity with current enrollment practices and operations.
• Competency with report writing tools and data analytics.
• Proficiency in the use of student information systems and CRMs.
• Experience in Grant Administration.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work with a diverse population including faculty staff students business and industry leaders.
• Ability to gather and analyze data to implement organizational change and growth initiatives.
• Ability to effectively establish and maintain working relationships with supervising personnel coworkers all College employees and the public.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Bilingual skills.

Deadline for Applying: September 25 2026

Position begins: As soon as possible.

Salary: $59337to $78621per annum commensurate with experience. This is a full-time 12 month Staff & Chair Grade 70 position.

SUNY Orange offers a competitivebenefitspackagewhich includes:

• Excellent low-cost health insurance
• Generous leave policy (including Winter and Spring Breaks)
• Educational Assistance
• Retirement Plans
• Retiree Health Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance
• PSLF Loan Forgiveness

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

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 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.

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