Job Description

About Westchester Community College:

Westchester Community College was founded in 1946 as the New York State Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences in White Plains. In 1957, the County of Westchester bought the 360-acre John Hartford estate in Valhalla and designated 218 acres for the community college. Westchester Community College is more than just the county's largest educational institution. It is a living, breathing part of Westchester that goes beyond the influence of a typical college and affects the lives of all who enter its doors.

Job Description:

Westchester Community College is seeking an experienced, dynamic and resourceful results-oriented administrator with strong leadership skills to direct its Westchester Educational Opportunity Center. The Westchester EOC, which is located in downtown Yonkers, NY, is part of a statewide system of educational enterprises sponsored by the State University of New York to provide a comprehensive array of tuition-free developmental, educational and vocational training programs for eligible adults in a supportive environment, enabling them to obtain the skills and credentials they need to pursue higher education and/or secure career-oriented employment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:  Reporting to the President of the College, the Executive Director, EOC is responsible for overseeing all operations of the Center including academic affairs, student affairs, business affairs and information technology.  This position serves on the President's Cabinet.

Responsibilities include:

• Establishing long and short-term fiscal and programmatic goals in accordance with the priorities and guidelines promulgated by the college and the State University of New York;
• Directing activities to ensure the achievement of performance targets;
• Exercising supervision over a substantial number of educational, professional, and clerical personnel;
• Participating in the recruitment, selection and evaluation of faculty and staff;
• Developing and monitoring operating procedures and qualitative standards;
• Maintaining extensive external relationships with civic and business organizations, government agencies, and corporate and community-based organizations to promote and advance the Center;
• Directing the preparation and administration of the WEOC budget and participating in the formulation of budgetary policy;
• Facilitating marketing to increase the Center's visibility;
• All other duties, as assigned by the President.

Requirements:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  The successful candidate must possess a Master's degree and have a minimum of seven years of administrative experience, three years of which must have been in an administrative or supervisory position. 

The successful candidate must have in-depth knowledge of the labor market, a solid track record of administering academic and/or workforce development programs for underserved populations, preferably in a funded environment, and significant experience managing complex organizations with sizable budgets and multiple departments.  Significant knowledge of and experience in data analysis and review, managing performance-based funding initiatives, and the use of technology for administrative and instructional purposes, is necessary. The incumbent must also possess strong leadership qualities; have top notch administrative skills, the ability to build a strong team, and high integrity.  The successful candidate is expected to possess strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills and must be able to work independently. Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required. 

All candidates must have evidence of responsiveness to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of non-traditional adult students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  A Doctoral degree and experience working with unionized faculty and staff is preferred. Entrepreneurial experience and knowledge of Banner is also preferred.

Additional Information:

POSITION EFFECTIVE:  The position will remain open until filled.

SALARY & BENEFITS: The starting salary is $123,671. Additional compensation with seniority steps maximize at a salary of $182,499.  This position is fully grant funded.  Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, a choice of defined benefit and/or defined contribution pension plan, generous leave benefits, and access to tax sheltered annuities and a deferred compensation plan.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must apply online by submitting a letter expressing interest in this position, a resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references.  You must be legally eligible to work in the United States at the time of hire. Please login to:  https://sunywcc.interviewexchange.com/login.jsp in order to check/edit your profile or to upload additional documents.  The review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Priority will be given to applications received by May 16, 2025.

Westchester Community College provides accessible, high quality and affordable education to meet the needs of our diverse community. We are committed to student success, academic excellence, workforce development, economic development and lifelong learning. 

The College will provide equal opportunity in all of its employment practices to all persons without unlawful discrimination on the basis of political affiliation, age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, arrest or conviction record, membership in any reserve component of the armed forces, or use or non-use of lawful products off College premises during nonworking hours, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.

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