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Cobleskill, NY Posted:

Sep 28, 2026

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Oct 13, 2026 - 11:59

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Full-time Position ID:

205290

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As New York's leading public college for agriculture and technology, SUNY Cobleskill Ag & Tech develops students who wish to positively impact the future well-being of human society and sustainable practices. Our immersive approach to learning combines academic rigor with hands-on application, producing graduates who enter their careers with proven real-world capabilities. Students thrive on our 900-acre campus, providing a dynamic rural setting with a working farm, modern laboratories, and natural ecosystems serving as our classrooms. As members of this close-knit community, students gain a sense of belonging and support for lifelong learning and professional growth through direct interaction with expert faculty and industry leaders. An anchor institution in the Mohawk Valley region, the College promotes economic growth through its Institute for Rural Vitality and an extensive network of community, statewide, and national partners. We actively strengthen the industries that align with our academic programs and mission by providing modern business resources, training, and technical assistance while offering shared-use facilities that support regional entrepreneurs, creating new connections for sustainable development. Drawing on a rich academic tradition that spans more than 100 years, our purpose remains constant: to educate and support undergraduate learners and researchers to be workforce-ready and affect the two most significant forces in today's world - agriculture and technology.

Job Description:

SUNY Cobleskill is hiring a Program Director to manage SUNY's

ASAP/ACE

(Accelerated Study in Associate Programs/Accelerate, Complete, and Engage) program on our campus.

ASAP/ACE

is a comprehensive academic support program designed to help students complete their academic journey to the bachelor's degree on time ( https://www.suny.edu/asap-ace/ ). Modeled on the principles of CUNY's highly successful and nationally recognized ACE program, ASAP/ACE provides intensive academic advisement, career development, tuition scholarships, textbooks, and transportation assistance. The program launched at SUNY Cobleskill Ag & Tech in Fall 2025; the

ASAP/ACE

Director will work closely with faculty, staff, and administrators at the college as well as

ASAP/ACE

Program Staff at SUNY and CUNY to organize all of the elements necessary to make

ASAP/ACE

successful at the College.

ASAP/ACE

helps students earn their college degree as quickly as possible, by removing the financial, academic, and personal obstacles that many SUNY Cobleskill students typically confront. Key

ASAP/ACE

program features include a consolidated block schedule, required full-time study and holistic support services. Financial incentives include tuition and fee gap scholarships for financial aid eligible students, and textbook assistance for all students. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs, the

ASAP/ACE

Director provides general day to day oversight and successful delivery of a comprehensive program of academic advisement, career and financial support for program students. The director will represent the college's

ASAP/ACE

programs on all relevant committees, within and outside the college, developing and maintaining relationships that create buy-in and allow the program to operate successfully as part of the college. The director will implement

SUNY ASAP/ACE

policies, develop local program policies and processes to meet the Program's mission, as well as develop the local strategy to meet program enrollment/recruitment targets each semester. This position recruits, hires, and oversees the

ASAP/ACE

academic advisor and manages the development of processes to enter, share and analyze engagement, and outcomes data with college leadership to ensure successful progress toward student engagement and program performance benchmarks are met. The director oversees the program budget and daily administration, including scheduling and timely delivery of services and reports. The

ASAP/ACE

director is responsible to create a supportive, inclusive environment, encouraging and promoting opportunities to staff for professional development and growth. Primary Duties Oversee the development and timely implementation of strategies and delivery of supports to improve retention, including interventions/academic supports for probation and at-risk students; Create and manage program component delivery and data collection to ensure successful progress towards student engagement and program academic performance benchmarks; Develop strategies and processes to reach enrollment targets; Develop processes for program incentive distribution in coordination with appropriate college departments; Develop strategies and mechanisms to increase FAFSA completion, and reduce SAP/verification issues; Establish points of contact within college departments integral to programming including, but not limited to admissions, registrar, career services, accessibility, bursar, and financial aid; Prepare reports for the college, SUNY, as well as our CUNY partners to share outcomes on a regular basis; and Monitor the development of a comprehensive framework to provide opportunities for

ASAP/ACE

students to progress toward careers.

Requirements:

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements. Additionally, please note that SUNY Cobleskill is not an E-Verify employer. Bachelor's degree (master's preferred) in an appropriate discipline and six years related experience managing a student success initiative, or a Master's degree in Higher Education Administration, Educational Leadership, Educational Psychology, Counseling, and/or Social Work or related field and three years of relevant experience. Strong management and supervisory skills, and the ability to manage change while building productive teams; Demonstrated budget oversight and planning experience; Demonstrated successful program management experience, including strategy development; An understanding of the experiences of historically marginalized racial groups in the U.S in education, particularly Black, Indigenous, and Latin populations; A demonstrated ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders; Excellent organization, project management, communication, and facilitation skills; and Proficient computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office; Banner, Brightspace, and data visualization software is a plus.

Additional Information:

The salary for this position is $70,000. This is a full-time, term appointment. This position offers full New York State benefits which are some of the most comprehensive in the country. SUNY Cobleskill is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community for our students and employees. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Any offer of employment is contingent on the successful completion of the background check. This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply, if your skillset meets the minimum requirements as set forth. SUNY Cobleskill is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, and ensuring equal educational and employment opportunity and access to services, programs and activities without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, or any other legally protected status. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact the Human Resources Office at (518) 255-5514. SUNY Cobleskill's Interim Title IX Coordinator is Nicole Field, who can be contacted via phone at 518-255-5514, email at fieldnm@cobleskill.edu, or mailing address of SUNY Cobleskill, Knapp Hall Room 123, Cobleskill, NY 12043. If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact humanresources@cobleskill.edu or 518-255-5423.

Application Instructions:

The application review process will begin immediately and will continue until a suitable candidate is found. Priority is given to applications submitted by October 13, 2026. A complete application consists of the following: 1. Letter of application, addressing qualifications, position responsibilities, and college values 2. Current CV or Resume 3. Names, emails and phone numbers of at least three professional references, preferably former supervisors • To apply you must create an account and apply through this posting. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Powered by Hide Main Navigation