Director of Academic and Workforce Development Programs - LIEOC

Director of Academic and Workforce Development Programs - LIEOC

Department:
Long Island Educational Opportunity Center

Locations:
Brentwood, NY

Posted:
Sep 18, 2026

Closes:
Open Until Filled

Type:
Full-time

.: 26-53

Position ID: 204982

Farmingdale State College is a recognized leader in applied learning. With over 10,000 students, FSC is the State University of New York's largest college of applied science and technology, with 96% of graduates working in New York State and 75% working on Long Island. Farmingdale prepares emerging leaders in the growing technology, engineering, business and health care fields. Farmingdale State College is committed to inclusivity and excellence as part of our mission and culture.

The College has received the 2022, 2023 and 2024 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award. We seek candidates of all backgrounds who embrace these values and the broader mission of public higher education. The College is increasingly focused on expanding student engagement. In addition to the highly successful NCAA Division III athletic program, Esports, and an extensive array of student clubs and organizations give FSC a strong culture of civic responsibility.

Farmingdale State College seeks a Director of Academic and Workforce Development Programs to join the Long Island Educational Opportunity Center (LIEOC). Reporting to the Dean, the Director is responsible for the overall development, administration and delivery of instructional programs at the LIEOC, including English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), High School Equivalency Preparation, College Preparation, Allied Health Programs, and workforce development certification training in business and technology.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing strategic leadership and oversight for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of high-quality programs that respond to workforce, economic, academic, and community needs.
• Hiring, supervising, mentoring, and evaluatingall LIEOC faculty.
• Reviewing, developing, revising, submitting, and maintaining curriculum to ensure program relevance, compliance and instructional excellence.
• Promoting and facilitatingprofessional development opportunities and training initiatives to enhance instruction and student learning.
• Assisting with the administration and effective utilization of Brightspace to support instruction and student learning.
• Developing and publishing thecourse offerings brochure and Banner schedule each semester.
• Maintaining inventories of textbooks and instructional materials and coordinating the procurement of required resources.
• Preparing and submitting reports toSUNY System Administration and UCAWD regarding program metrics, outcomes, and departmental performance.

This position requires occasional evening hours, as needed,to support evening faculty.

The college particularly welcomes candidates with knowledge, skills and abilities that include:

• Commitment to diversity and university initiatives supportive of diversity and inclusion.
• Interest in participating in student-centered service activities.
• Desire to apply expertise in promoting civic engagement with the College's many community partners.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree.
• Five years of experience in an educational area such as CTE, K-12, Allied Health programming, or related instructional environment.
• Three years of experience in supervising, mentoring, or leading other educators.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with workforce development or CTE programs.
• Experience in curriculum development, assessment, or instructional program management.
• Experience in adult education.
• Experience in working with underserved populations.
• Experience with…