Employment Opportunities

Assistant Director of External Programs

The Opportunity

Columbia-Greene Community College seeks a full-time Assistant Director of External Programs who reports to the Director of External Programs. The Assistant Director of External Programs supports the operational implementation and coordination of concurrent and dual enrollment programs, as well as external programs. The Assistant Director supports the Director in working with partner institutions and stakeholders in ensuring the smooth operation of all external programs, including, the College in the High School Program, the Higher Education in Prison Program, as well as other partnership-led enrollment and program initiatives. The Assistant Director is an important resource in the Enrollment Management Team, supporting events, special initiatives, and data management within the department.

If you are passionate about influencing the future of education and making a meaningful difference in students’ lives, we encourage you to apply and join the Columbia-Greene team!

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as deputy for the Director of External Programs.
• Work with an assigned caseload of partner sites to ensure the needs of stakeholders are addressed, reporting any issues or concerns to the Director.
• Liaise with Academic Coordinators in Correctional Facilities to ensure the timely exchange and input of enrollment-related paperwork.
• As needed, work within Correctional Facilities or other partner sites to ensure enrollment-related documentation is completed and inputted efficiently and effectively.
• Plan all events relevant to external programs, for example, commencement ceremonies in correctional facilities, recognition events for College in High School Students, or onboarding of new faculty in external programs.
• Work closely with on-campus stakeholders to ensure the operational needs of external programs are implemented effectively.
• Ensure academic program documentation (in conjunction with academic affairs) is coordinated and compiled, such as course syllabi, course assessments, and student evaluations.
• Utilize Banner, DegreeWorks, OnBase, and other campus systems to carry out necessary functions related to the administration of external programs.
• Serve on applicable College committees and attend relevant SUNY and New York State meetings, as necessary.
• Implement strategies for increasing and sustaining enrollment in external programs.
• Work closely with third-party partners, such as Hudson Link for Higher Education in Prison and site coordinators, as assigned by the Director.
• Work closely with the Office of Institutional Effectiveness to provide data necessary for external reporting program assessment, or other purposes.
• Support the Office of Enrollment Management in implementing the institution’s Enrollment Management Strategy.
• Support the Office of Enrollment Management by attending enrollment-related events.
• Work within partner sites (especially correctional facilities), as needed, to complete enrollment-related documentation.
• Input data to ensure the timely and effective registration of all external program students.
• Coordinate information related to the institution’s International Student Program.
• Act as a College Designated School Official (DSO) for Homeland Security.
• Provide support to the Director in the application and coordination of grants and funding relevant to the program.
• Work with the institution’s business and finance processes to ensure equipment, purchases, and reconciliations are effectively completed.
• Supervise interns and student workers, as assigned.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in an appropriate field such as higher education administration, school administration, student affairs, or business.
• Experience in providing operational support to programs.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience, preferably in higher education or a similar field.

Salary and Benefits Information

Annual 12-month salary range $58-65K, dependent on qualifications and experience. The College offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical and dental insurance, short-and long-term disability, generous vacation, and sick leave, paid holidays, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tax-deferred compensation, as well as employee and dependent tuition waivers. PSLF waivers offered.

Application Instructions

For full consideration, submit a cover letter, cv/resume, and contact information of at least three references as ONE PDF to HR@sunycgcc.edu.

Review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Priority consideration given to applicants who apply by January 6, 2025.

Writing and Communications Center Associate [Senior Associate Level]

The Opportunity

Columbia-Greene Community College is seeking a full-time Writing and Communications Center Associate. This role will provide student success coaching, writing and communications support, and coordinate day-to-day operations of the Writing and Communications Center.

If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference in students’ lives, we encourage you to apply and join the Columbia-Greene team!

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct one-on-one and/or small group coaching sessions with students to assess writing and communication skills.
• Provide individualized feedback and guidance to help students improve writing clarity, organization, style, and grammar.

• Assist students with cross-disciplinary writing and reading assignments and integrate study and learning strategies to promote independent learning.

• Assist students in developing effective communication strategies for various academic and professional contexts, including essays, presentations, and job applications.

• Plan and deliver workshops and seminars on writing and communication-related topics, such as academic writing conventions, public speaking, and professional correspondence.

• Develop instructional materials, handouts, and resources to support workshop sessions.

• Collaborate with faculty and staff to integrate writing and communication skills into the curriculum across disciplines.

• Manage the day-to-day operations of The Writing Center, including scheduling appointments, maintaining records, and coordinating staffing.

• Recruit, train, and supervise peer tutors to provide additional support to students seeking assistance with writing and communication skills.

• Stay informed about best practices in writing center pedagogy and implement innovative strategies to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.

• Provide digital literacy support to students, through individual sessions and workshops, contributing to the integration and use of technology for academic and career success

• Collaborate with others to provide individual and/or group advising to meet the personal, social, emotional, and academic needs of new and continuing students.

• Provide technical support of the hardware and software needed to administer testing needs (e.g., placement testing, pre-Nursing testing) and any other computerized testing services.

• Manages laptop and calculator loan program.

• Attend college-sponsored events and programs (e.g., open house, orientations, commencement) to represent the Student Success Center and Department of Student Affairs.
• Support operations of the Student Success Center.

• Participate in College committees, as needed.

Requirements 

• Master’s degree in English, Communication, Education, or related field; with three (3) years’ experience and/or training involving college admissions, academic advisement, career development, or program/project management; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. * Please note, candidates without a master’s degree are welcome to submit in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

• Technical proficiency in standard office software (MS Office), communication tools (Zoom), and learning management systems.

• Demonstrated experience and skills with one-on-one communication (i.e. teaching, coaching, tutoring, mentoring, managing, etc.).

• Candidate must be detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage administrative tasks.

• Excellent judgement and respect for confidentiality.

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, problem-solving/conflict resolution, and written and oral communication skills.

• Ability to support individuals from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple situations and projects.
• This role requires a flexible schedule with evening and some weekend availability.

Salary and Benefit Information

Annual 12-month contractual salary range $18-$25.00/hour and will be commensurate with education and experience. The College offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical and dental insurance, short-and long-term disability, generous vacation, and sick leave, paid holidays, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tax-deferred compensation, as well as employee and dependent tuition waivers. PSLF waivers offered.

Application Information

For full consideration, applicants must submit the following: (1) cover letter; (2) cv/resume; and (3) contact information for three professional references. Submit all as a single PDF document to: HR@sunycgcc.edu.

Review will begin immediately and continue to the position is filled. Priority consideration given to applicants who apply by January 3, 2025.

A Call for Adjunct Faculty

The Office of Academic Affairs wants to build its part-time adjunct faculty pool.  We are seeking qualified candidates to teach college-level and developmental courses in the following academic divisions:

• Arts and Humanities
• Business, Mathematics, and Technology
• Natural and Social Sciences
• Health Professions

The courses taught could potentially be online or in-person on the Hudson campus.

Immediate openings for Spring 2025:

• Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles (Tuesday and Thursday | 1:00 pm- 5:00pm | On-campus)

• Anatomy and Physiology | Online
• Human Biology | Online
• Computer Forensics (Tuesday and Thursday | 12:30p – 1:50p | On-campus)

• Network Security (Monday and Wednesday | 11:00a – 12:20p | On-campus)

In addition, Columbia-Greene offers a Prison Education Program (PEP); if you are interested in teaching courses for the PEP, please include that information in your cover letter.

For a complete list of the College’s academic programs, please visit the following URL:

https://www.columbiagreene.edu/academics/programs/

Excluding a few technical and specialized programs (such as Automotive Technology, Construction Technology, and Medical Assisting), the following minimum qualifications are required:

Minimum Qualifications:

• A master’s degree in a relevant field
• Completion of an application and a background check

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous teaching experience
• Experience teaching in multiple modalities

Benefit Information

Starting salary is $900 per credit hour and will be commensurate with education and experience. Some benefits include New York State Retirement options, supplemental retirement and life insurance options and employee tuition waiver.

Application Information

For full consideration please send a cover letter, cv, and contact information of three professional references to HR@sunycgcc.edu.  Review begins immediately and the position is open until filled.

Final employment offer is contingent on a successful background check.

Natural Science Instructors

The Opportunity

The Division of Natural and Social Sciences at Columbia-Greene Community College is seeking part-time instructors who are qualified to teach the following courses for Spring 2025 and Fall 2025.

• Anatomy and Physiology (online)
• Human Biology (online)
• Human Biology (lab | on-campus | Tuesday, 2:00p-4:50pm)

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher in science or relevant field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous instructional experience.
• Experience teaching online with Brightspace.
• Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of students.

Benefit Information

Starting salary $900 per credit hour and will be commensurate with education and teaching experience. Some benefits include New York State Retirement options, supplemental retirement and life insurance options, and employee tuition waiver.

Application Information

For full consideration please send a cover letter, cv, and contact information of three professional references as ONE PDF to HR@sunycgcc.edu. Review will begin immediately and continue until positions are filled.

Final employment offer is contingent on a successful background check.

Automotive Instructor

The Opportunity

The Business, Math, and Technology Division of Columbia-Greene Community College is seeking part-time instructors to teach the following course Spring 2025 semester:

• Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles – AU 213
  • Tuesday and Thursday | 1:00 pm- 5:00pm | On-campus

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• Current ASE Master Technician, certified in tests A1-A8, G1, and L1.

Preferred Requirements

• Previous instructional experience.
• Experience teaching with Brightspace.
• Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of students. 

Salary and Benefit Information

Starting salary $900 per credit hour and will be commensurate with education and teaching experience. Some benefits include New York State Retirement options, supplemental retirement and life insurance, and employee tuition waiver. PSLF waivers offered.

Application Information

For full consideration please send a cover letter, cv, and contact information of three professional references as ONE PDF to HR@sunycgcc.edu. Review will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

Final employment offer is contingent on a successful background check.

Computer Science Instructors

The Opportunity

The Business, Math, and Technology Division of Columbia-Greene Community College is seeking part-time instructors to teach the following courses Spring 2025 semester:

• Network Security – CS 235
  • Monday and Wednesday | 11:00a – 12:20p | On-campus

• Computer Forensics – CS 241
  • Tuesday and Thursday 12:30p – 1:50p | On-campus

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree in computer science or related field.

Preferred Requirements

• Previous instructional experience.
• Experience teaching online with Brightspace.
• Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of students.

Salary and Benefit Information

Starting salary $900 per credit hour and will be commensurate with education and teaching experience. Some benefits include New York State Retirement options, supplemental retirement and life insurance options, and employee tuition waiver. PSLF waivers offered.

Application Information

For full consideration please send a cover letter, cv, and contact information of three professional references as ONE PDF to HR@sunycgcc.edu. Review will begin immediately and continue until the positions is filled.

Final employment offer is contingent on a successful background check.

Nursing Instructor

The Opportunity

The Health Professions Division of Columbia-Greene Community College is seeking a part-time Instructor with a master’s degree (minimum) in Nursing for the Spring 2025 semester.  Instructional duties may include lectures, lab, and teaching in the clinical area.  Teaching at off-campus clinical agencies is part of this role.

Minimum Requirements

• Active and unencumbered NYS RN License (valid as of the date of hire).
• Master’s degree in nursing, doctorate advantageous.
• Experience providing instruction, including through clinical simulation, is an advantage.
• Hospital-based clinical experience in medical-surgical and critical-care nursing.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; strong attention to detail; and computer skills.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience teaching clinicals in an Associate Degree Nursing program is preferred.
• Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of students.

Benefit Information

Starting salary $900 per credit hour and will be commensurate with education and teaching experience. Some benefits include New York State Retirement options, supplemental retirement and life insurance options, and employee tuition waiver. PSLF waivers offered.

Application Information

For full consideration please send a cover letter, cv, and contact information of three professional references as ONE PDF to HR@sunycgcc.edu.

Head Coach Positions

The Opportunity

If you are passionate about shaping the future of education and having a positive impact on students’ lives…apply now to be part of the Columbia-Greene team!

The Athletic Department has the following part-time Head Coach positions open. The Head Coach reports to the Director of Athletics.

• Head Women’s Basketball Coach
• Head Golf Coach

Minimum qualifications

HS diploma, coaching experience with ages 15 and up, knowledge of specific sport, excellent communication and organizational skills, valid driver’s license, evening and weekend travel for recruitment and competitions, well-developed time management and organizational skills, final job offer contingent on background check.

Preferred qualifications

Associate degree or higher, college coaching experience, previous college playing experience, knowledge of NJCAA rules and regulations, current CPR and First-Aid Certification.

Salary and Benefit Information

Seasonal stipends. Some benefits include NYS Retirement, supplemental retirement and life insurance options and employee tuition waiver.

Application Information

For FULL consideration, please send a cover letter, cv/resume, and contact information of three professional references as ONE PDF to HR@sunycgcc.edu. Review will begin immediately and continue until positions is filled.

Final offer of employment is contingent upon a successful background check.

Assistant Coach Positions

The Opportunity

If you are passionate about shaping the future of education and having a positive impact on students’ lives…apply now to be part of the Columbia-Greene team!

The Athletic Department has the following part-time Assistant Coach positions open. The Assistant Coach reports to the Head Coach.

• Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach
• Assistant Men’s Baseball Coach

 Minimum qualifications

HS diploma, coaching experience with ages 15 and up, knowledge of specific sport, excellent communication and organizational skills, valid driver’s license, evening and weekend travel for recruitment and competitions, well-developed time management and organizational skills, final job offer contingent on background check.

Preferred qualifications

Associate degree or higher, college coaching experience, previous college playing experience, knowledge of NJCAA rules and regulations, current CPR and First-Aid Certification.

Salary and Benefit Information

Seasonal stipends. Some benefits include NYS Retirement, supplemental retirement and life insurance options and employee tuition waiver.

Application Information

For FULL consideration, please send a cover letter, cv/resume, and contact information of three professional references as ONE PDF to HR@sunycgcc.edu. Review will begin immediately and continue until positions is filled.

Final offer of employment is contingent upon a successful background check.