Assistant Director of Career Success

SUNY Orange is seeking an innovative and student-centered professional to join our dynamic team as the Assistant Director of Career Success. This role, housed within the Center for Student and Career Success, plays a pivotal part in fulfilling our mission to empower students to achieve their academic and career aspirations.

The Assistant Director of Career Success is critical to advancing SUNY Orange's Career initiatives and provides training for faculty and staff on career coaching. The Assistant Director facilitates workshops for faculty and staff and works closely with academic communities within the college in developing career exploration options for students. The Assistant Director will assist students with developing alternative career options related to their academic discipline. In support of career goal attainment, the Assistant Director maintains knowledge of current employment, economic, and industry trends and connects students to campus and community services. The Assistant Director tracks and reports participation, outcomes and other related metrics of students. This position will work alongside the Pathway Coaches, Career Coach and Success Coach on career goal setting and planning as well as assist the Associate Director in campus relations with employers. The Assistant Director is expected to travel between both campuses and other sites.

Key Responsibilities:

• Liaison to academic departments, faculty and professional staff to promote delivery of career coaching, training and support.
• Conducts student outreach regarding career planning and related opportunities.
• Offers on-going career training and workshops for staff and faculty advisors.
• Coordinates career coaching workshops and targeted messaging for students.
• Assists the office and academic departments in identifying and implementing transitional services and initiatives that cater to the needs of students.
• Develops and maintains resources for career coaching.
• Works with the Associate Director of Career Success to review, update and revise training materials including use of career coaching tools.
• Utilizes technology to enhance the delivery of career coaching.
• Compiles, organizes and contributes to the analysis of assessment data related to career activities and initiatives.
• Maintain connections with local employers, professional and state organizations to remain current with workplace opportunities and promote educational opportunities at SUNY Orange.
• Assists students with Career Exploration Process by introducing them to available online tools.
• Collaborates with the FYE Advisory Board on FYE course activities related to career exploration and tools.
• In collaboration with the Pathway and Success Coaches ensure that students on the FYE course have Success plans that encompass their career goals.

Job Requirements:
Education Required: Bachelor's Degree

Experience Required: Minimum of 2 years' experience of career advising in a college setting, vocational recruiting or training, or related vocational services experience. Understanding of career development principles and job search strategies. Strong presentation skills. Knowledge of career trends and use of contemporary career assessment tools.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Worker Characteristics:

• MBTI Certified Practitioner program
• Community college or higher education experience delivering career advising training.
• Experience with Career Coach, Career FOCUS 2, Big Interview, Ellucian Banner, Banner Communications, DegreeWorks, Starfish.
• Proficiency with Google suite and virtual conferencing
• Bilingual Skills.

Additional Information:
Deadline for Applying: Open Until Filled

Position begins January 2026

Salary: $51,346-$68,033 per annum; commensurate with experience. This is a Staff & Chair, Grade 50, 12 month position.

SUNY Orange offers a competitive benefits package which includes:

• Excellent low-cost health insurance
• Generous leave policy (including Winter and Spring Breaks)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Retirement Plans
• Retiree Health Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible

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, (845) 341-4662, iris.martinezdavis@sunyorange.edu.


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PROSPERAR Pathway Coach - PT

The PROSPERAR Pathway Coach works collaboratively in a diverse, inclusive and student-centered environment, with students of various learning styles, identities and life experiences. As a representative of one or more of the seven communities, this position centers on clearing the path for students to graduate, with targeted strategies to meet the needs of Hispanic and low-income students. The PROSPERAR Pathway Coach will help students gain access to resources when most needed. Programming is focused on student skill development in time management, long-term planning, study skills, and self-advocacy to support academic retention and completion. Through individual and group advisement, the PROSPERAR Pathway Coach will ensure that students utilize the resources that have been recommended and monitor their impact on student success. Emphasis is placed on making student referrals to appropriate services that foster collaborative support from multiple departments.

The PROSPERAR Pathway Coach will serve as a support system to the designated department(s) to ensure that students graduate from college, explore vocational opportunities, and find their career path. Travel may be required between both campuses and other sites, as needed. Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the program, including evening, and some weekends, is essential.

Job Requirements:
Education Required: Bachelor's Degree or higher.
Experience Required: One year of experience working with students/client advocacy with a focus on education and or personal growth.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Worker Characteristics:

• Experience with developing, conducting and evaluating educational programs.
• Experience Implementing tools to track student progress towards academic and personal goals and/or student success.
• Knowledge of higher education, training and vocational programs.
• Knowledge about community and college resources.
• Experience working with low-income, first-generation populations.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to complete tasks accurately and in a timely manner.
• Proactive problem solver that demonstrates initiative and the ability to work individually and, in a team, setting when necessary.
• Ability to effectively establish and maintain working relationships with supervising personnel, coworkers, all constituents and the public.
• Perform well under pressure, within time constraints, with a high degree of accuracy, diplomacy and confidentiality.
• Ability to coordinate work flow while dealing with multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to present complex information and data in coherent fashion.
• Bilingual-Spanish.
  

Additional Information:
Deadline for Applying: Open until filled

Position begins: ASAP

Salary: $25-$27 per hour (commensurate with experience and education) up to 29 hours per week and up to 40 weeks per year. This is a part-time position requiring a commitment of 29 hours per week. Coaches are expected to work a minimum of four days per week, with a consistent schedule during morning to late afternoon hours. This position is contingent upon the continued availability of grant funds.

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, (845) 341-4662, iris.martinezdavis@sunyorange.edu.


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