Category:: Administrative Positions
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Department:: Mount Vernon Extension Center
Locations:: Mount Vernon, NY
Posted:: Apr 21, 2026
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Full-time
Ref. No.:: DCCCEXTMV042126
Position ID:: 199640
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:
SUNY Westchester Community College is seeking a dynamic leader to serve as director of the college's Mount Vernon Extension Center. Responsibilities include (but not limited to), community outreach and engagement, program development, enrollment management, class scheduling, marketing & communications, facility & business operations, data collection, and assessment, for the Center. The Division Coordinator is a member of the leadership team of the Division of Workforce Development & Community Education (WDCE) and reports directly to the Assistant Dean of WDCE.
The Division Coordinator will provide leadership in the implementation and ongoing activities associated with the Mount Vernon Center, contributing to the achievement of the college's recruitment, retention and student success goals.
The Mount Vernon Extension Center provides the local community access and support for successful completion to post-secondary programs, degrees, certificates, workforce training and ESL. The Division Coordinator engages in community outreach that results in meaningful partnerships and opportunities to develop and deliver in-demand education and training. The successful candidate will demonstrate an entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to collaborate effectively with a variety of diverse stakeholders.
The incumbent should have proven successful experience in the following:
• Building community partnerships: The Director is responsible for engaging local communities in the development of needed programs and creating pipelines for student enrollment
• Program development & project management
• Grant development and implementation
• Enrollment Management: Including developing and implementing recruitment, onboarding and retention efforts
• Branding, Marketing & Advertising
• Managing a multi-million-dollar budget
• HR Talent Management: Building successful teams
Additional Responsibilities & Duties:
• Using an entrepreneurial skill set, oversee the day-to-day operations related to the Mount Vernon Center
• Develop, coordinate & implement options for people seeking degrees, certificates, workforce training programs in health care related fields, high school equivalency test prep programs (HSE), English as a Second Language classes, job and college readiness programs - all with measurable outcomes. Create a focus on student engagement in all activities
• Develop, coordinate and implement student life and student support services and activities
• Monitor and coordinate with the Department of Creative Communications to ensure the Center website is effective in conveying appropriate information and reaching and engaging students to participate in the Center classes and activities
• Increase enrollments in all activities, programs and classes
• Working directly with the Assistant Dean, provide assessment of the Center, including data collection, monitoring, and evaluating progress, reviewing operations on a periodic basis to optimize effectiveness
• Provide orientations to students to introduce them to the facility, services, and resources
• Generate reports as requested to meet institutional needs; maintain accurate records.
• Demonstrate sound financial management practices and assure the most effective use of the Center and its budget
• Participate in college and local community events and committees in support of all recruitment and student success efforts
The Mount Vernon Center offers a combination of credit programs, short term workforce training, college & job readiness programs, ESL and opportunity programs and services. Students are able to actively engage in classes, activities, leadership opportunities, workshops, and receive academic and personal support services as needed. The Center Director's responsibilities also include:
• Class scheduling
• Data research & analysis
• Event programming
• Personnel Mgt. and Team Development
• Long and short-term planning
• Project management
• Contracts, budget, payroll, purchasing
The Division Coordinator leads a team of five full-time employees and additional hourly employees who together implement strategies and tactics leading to the overall success of the Mount Vernon Center in a manner consistent with the mission, goals, and stated values of the college. The incumbent must display a deep commitment to provide accessible, high quality and affordable education to meet the needs of diverse communities. The Director is committed to building a culture of continuous improvement.
Requirements:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate must possess one of the following:
• Master's degree in education, educational administration, public administration, business administration or a related field and two years of experience in the administration of an academic, programmatic or support services area in the field of education or in the public sector; OR
• Bachelor's Degree and four years of experience as defined in (a).
Experience in working in a diverse, underserved community, team building, employee supervision, facility management, academic program development and business and/or community engagement, assessment & marketing required. The successful candidate must have the leadership ability to get along with others as well as possess excellent oral and written communication skills. 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 community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice. A passion for the mission of the college is also required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: It is preferred that the candidate possess:
• Experience leading or managing a community-based center, workforce development site, or satellite campus.
• Experience developing partnerships with community-based organizations, employers, school districts, and municipal agencies.
• Demonstrated success supporting enrollment growth initiatives for adult learners, ESL students, and workforce training participants.
• Experience managing or supporting grant-funded programs (state, federal, or foundation).
• Experience coordinating credit and non-credit workforce training pathways.
• Experience using data to support program evaluation, enrollment strategy, and continuous improvement.
• Experience supervising cross-functional teams in higher education or workforce development environments.
• Experience supporting marketing and outreach strategies that increase community participation in education and training programs.
• Familiarity with workforce development systems, sector partnerships, or career pathway programming
• Experience managing center-based operations including scheduling, facilities coordination, and community programming.
• Experience collaborating with workforce boards, healthcare partners, or regional employers
• Experience working in urban, diverse, and underserved communities.
• Skills in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with PeopleSoft or other database software.
Additional Information:
POSITION EFFECTIVE: The position will remain open until filled.
SALARY & BENEFITS: The starting salary is $87,784. Additional compensation with seniority steps maximize at a salary of $ 135,375. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, a choice of defined benefit 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 June 2, 2026.
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.