Employment Opportunities

Location: Main Campus | Hudson, NY
Application Deadline: Until Filled

The Opportunity

Columbia-Greene Community College is seeking an experienced and dynamic Program Director to lead our forthcoming Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) program, which is currently being developed and requires approval from the Office of the Professions in the New York State Education Department. The LPN curriculum is designed as an evening-weekend option with the intent for the program to begin in January 2025. The successful candidate will hold a master’s degree in nursing and be a licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of New York. This key leadership position involves oversight of the LPN program, oversight of LPN faculty members, and the teaching of courses to develop the next generation of nursing professionals. The successful candidate will be available to begin as soon as possible at the conclusion of the search process.

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree in nursing.
• Current, unencumbered RN license in the state of New York.
• At least 3 years of experience in nursing education, preferably in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of LPN curriculum development and accreditation standards.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of ATI is a plus.

Duties and Responsibilities

Program Oversight:

• Lead and manage the LPN program, ensuring compliance with state and national accreditation standards.
• Develop and implement program goals, objectives, and policies.
• Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness, making data-driven improvements as necessary.
• Prepare and manage the program budget.
• Conduct regular program evaluations and prepare reports for accrediting bodies and institutional leadership.
• Collaborate with the RN Nursing Chair, the dean, and the provost to advance academic priorities.
• Participate in the faculty selection process, as appropriate.
• Recruit and oversee LPN faculty members.
• Work with the Office of Academic Affairs to ensure the schedule meets student needs, including the ability to complete the program in a timely manner.
• Work with the Office of Academic Affairs to prepare and submit SUNY/State Education documentation.
• Work with the department to ensure clinical placements and sites are coordinated.
• Represent the LPN program at conferences, workshops, and other professional events.
• Provide academic advising and support to LPN students.
• Promote student success through effective teaching strategies and by fostering a supportive learning environment.
• Address student concerns and issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Teaching and Curriculum Development:

• Teach courses within the LPN program, ensuring high-quality instruction and student engagement.
• Update existing program and course curriculum. Maintain expertise in current teaching methodologies, technologies, and curricula while developing new instructional materials and techniques to meet the changing needs of students.
• Assist with the management of student learning outcome (SLO) creation and assessment
• Support new and existing local business partnerships that serve the best interest of our students.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and administrators to enhance instruction, curriculum, student success, and student completion.
• Participate in the development and/or selection of course materials, equipment, technology, and distance education that will enhance offerings of the department.
• Consult with students during regularly scheduled office hours.
• Serve as a member of department, division, and college committees.
• Perform other duties as required by contract, collective bargaining agreement, and general institutional needs in a timely manner.
• The college offers day, evening, and online classes. Faculty may be required to teach a class in the evening, on weekends, or online.

Salary and Benefits Information

Annual 12-month salary $70K 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 or resume; and (3) contact information for three professional references.  Submit all as a ONE PDF document to: HR@sunycgcc.edu. Applications accepted until the position is filled.

Position Title: Associate Registrar

Application Deadline: Open until filled

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 Associate Registrar is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Office of Records and Registration window, serves as the primary administrator for the DegreeWorks platform, and maintains records in conjunction with Academic Affairs, Admissions, Financial Aid, Student Development, and other administrative offices within the campus community. The Office of Records and Registration provides services to a diverse student population who are enrolled in in-person and online coursework. This position serves as the primary records liaison for both the non-matriculated, prison education, and veteran student populations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Deputizes for Registrar on an as-needed basis.
• Under the general supervision of the Registrar, supervises the day-to-day operations of the Office of Recording and Registration window.
  • Provides support to students, faculty, alumni, and the wider community at the registration window in collaboration with the Technical Assistant for Records and Registration.
  • Manages staffing of the Records and Registration window and virtual office hours ensuring day and evening accessibility for students.
  • Oversees and manages student leaders employed within the Office of Records and Registration providing them with customer service training and opportunities for professional development.
  • Processes change of curriculum, incomplete grades, corrects transcript notations, and applies student attributes to records in collaboration with the Registrar.
  • Assists with end-of-semester processing and coordinates associated communications to faculty, staff, and students.
  • Coordinates review of degree applications, awarding of degrees, and distribution of diplomas.
  • Advises the Registrar on policy and process development to improve the student experience.
• Serves as the College’s DegreeWorks administrator and chairs the Degree Works Working Group
  • Provides immediate oversight to the DegreeWorks platform and responsible for its functionality, maintenance, and ongoing development to improve the overall student experience.
  • Identifies exception processing trends and makes recommendations on potential changes to the Registrar.
  • Coordinates with IT and Academic Advisement to maintain the accuracy and functionality of degree audits.
  • Remains abreast of updates and upgrades to the platform and coordinates their installation.
  • Provides ongoing training to faculty, staff, and students on the use of the platform.
• Acts as the liaison between the Office of Records and Registration and the Office of Advising, Career, and Transfer Services.
  • Serves as the primary point person for the non-matriculated student population – assisting them in addressing both curricular and non-curricular needs.
  • Supervises the transfer credit evaluation process and transfer credit process in collaboration with the Technical Assistant for Records and Registration.
  • Maintains and updates course equivalency catalogs between CGCC and other colleges and universities.
  • Develops and maintains Credit for Prior Learning catalogs in coordination with departments heads and Academic affairs personnel.
  • Develops and updates student educational plans in line with curricular developments and Guided Pathways
  • Conducts regular audits of relevant websites and student access points related to the Office of Records and Registration to ensure all platforms are accessible and information is current.
• Serves as a bridge between Academic Affairs and the Office of Records and Registration.
  • Coordinates approved curriculum changes within DegreeWorks and facilitates appropriate testing.
  • Assists the Registrar in academic calendar creation and maintenance.
• Serves as the College’s Veteran Students Certifying Official.
  • Certifies student veteran documentation and liaises with the Department of Veteran Affairs when appropriate.
  • Leads reporting efforts, including re-approval documentation and applicable surveys.
  • Develop and maintain a transfer equivalency and credit for prior learning databases for military personnel.
• Serves as the liaison between the Office of Records and Registration and the partner correctional facilities.
• Maintains and preserves student academic records in accordance with college policy and FERPA.
• Serves as the College’s TAP Certifying Official.
  • attesting to the accuracy of information submitted to HESC on student eligibility or ineligibility for an award;
  • training and monitoring the activities of other institutional personnel directly involved in certifying student awards;
  • providing policy guidance to other institutional personnel in activities related to certifying student awards (for example, faculty or other academic personnel who are responsible for determining good academic standing, etc.);
  • ensuring that certification activities are carried out in a prompt and timely manner to facilitate delivering awards to students and returning overpayments to HESC; and
  • if the certification process at the school is automated, the certifying officer is responsible for ensuring that the certification system is accurate and has been adequately tested as required by the EFAN Agreement.
• Where appropriate, acts as a liaison with government agencies, including Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and Consular Affairs Offices.
• Serves on College-wide committees as requested.
• Supports in the planning and day-of responsibilities for annual Commencement program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or three to five years of experience in Records and Registration environment preferred.
• Ability to work well within an increasingly diverse environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills with a strong attention to detail and ability to process data accurately.
• Ability to learn and process information quickly, accurately, and reliably.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.
• Proficient understanding of all Federal and State regulations related to records management.
• Proficiency working with relevant technologies, software, and systems (e.g. Banner, OnBase, DegreeWorks, National Student Clearinghouse).

 Salary and Benefits Information

Annual salary is $58,656 and will be commensurate with experience and education. 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.

A Call for Adjunct Faculty

The Office of Academic Affairs at Columbia-Greene Community College 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

Immediate openings on-campus for Fall 2024:

• Anatomy and Physiology (daytime, traditional section)
• Computer Graphics (2 sections, on-campus)
• Human Biology (evening, on-campus)
• Introduction to Music (morning class, traditional section)
• Philosophy (Remote)
• Psychology (2 sections, on-campus, and one remote)
• Spanish (daytime, traditional section)

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

The Opportunity

We are recruiting a part-time Coordinator for Student Activities who will support students in a nurturing, holistic, and inclusive environment. Reporting to the Director of Student Activities and Leadership Development this position will develop in-person engagement opportunities, learn and use C-GCC online platforms, and manage various office processes to coordinate, facilitate, and support student engagement opportunities at Columbia-Greene Community College.

If you are enthusiastic about influencing the future of education and making a meaningful difference in students’ lives…apply today to join the Columbia-Greene team!

Duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Event management – organization, coordination, implementation and assessment of all student-related activities and functions hosted by the office.
• Assist in supervision of student workers and assign their daily tasks.
• Assist campus clubs & organizations, as needed.
• Assist in all phases of campus-wide event planning, as necessary.
• Management of Student Lounge and Student Activities Office spaces
• Administrative tasks to support the Student Activities office.
• Serve on college-wide committees, as appropriate.
• Assist with the coordination of the annual commencement ceremony.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Student Activities & Leadership Development and the Dean of Student Affairs.

Specialized Skills

• Ability to multitask with day-to-day changes in priorities.
• Handle and complete several ongoing projects and activities in a work environment characterized by frequent interruptions.
• Ability to effectively use Microsoft 365 to create and analyze reports, manage data, resource materials and presentations.
• Ability to learn and use various new technology platforms.
• Conduct presentations on programmatic co-curricular activities.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, ideal hours are Monday to Thursday, midday.

 Preferred Qualifications

• Two-year college degree and two years related full-time work experience or an equivalent combination of related education and relevant experience.
• Basic knowledge of event management, including coordination and implementation.
• Strong administrative skills and attention to detail.
• Effective interpersonal skills required to build and maintain cooperative working relationships among diverse individuals and groups.

Salary and Benefit Information

The hourly rate is $17.40, approximately 20 hours per week. Some benefits include NYS Retirement, supplemental retirement and life insurance options and employee tuition waiver. PSLF also available for those who qualify.

Application Information

For full consideration, applicant must submit the following: (1) cover letter, (2) resume, and (3) contact information of three professional references as ONE PDF to HR@sunycgcc.edu.