Executive Director of LIEOC

Position: Executive Director of LIEOC - Farmingdale State College
Location: Farmingdale

Job Description:

Farmingdale State College is seeking an effective, progressive, and dynamic administrator who demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion to serve as the Executive Director of its Long Island Educational Opportunity Center (LIEOC). The LIEOC is an adult education center that provides academic and vocational training of low-income residents in Nassau and Suffolk Counties of New York, and helps eligible residents enhance their academic and workforce development skills to become self-sufficient, empowered, and committed to excellence.

The Executive Director is responsible for all aspects of operations for the Center including instruction, student support services, facility management, personnel, and fiscal affairs. The Executive Director reports to the President of Farmingdale State College/ SUNY or his/her designee, and collaborates with the University Center (SUNY) for Academic and Workforce Development, Farmingdale State College, and the directors of other EOC's statewide.

The incumbent enhances, supports, and maintains external relationships with the Center's Business Advisory Council, civic and business organizations, governmental agencies, corporate entities and community-based organizations to advance the services provided by the Center. A record of community engagement and the procurement of external funds through state, federal and /or philanthropic sources will be an asset for the successful candidate.

Responsibilities include:

* Oversee, supervise, and provide leadership to all areas of the Center including Operations, Student Affairs, and Academic Affairs.

* Establish long- and short-term goals for the LIEOC that are consistent with SUNY EOC and FSC guidelines and objectives, monitoring progress toward yearly performance standard targets.

* Work collaboratively with FSC to meet the needs of the LIEOC.

* Develop cooperative relationships between the LIEOC and local/state elected officials and entities.

* Foster collaboration with public, private, and non-profit organizations, associations, and agencies.

* Oversee the development and implementation of policies related to the operation of the Center.

* Oversee the LIEOC budget and adhere to budgetary policy in accordance with the host campus and New York State Finance Law and procedures.

* Direct and supervise the recruitment, selection, and recommendation of all new staff members according to established FSC human resource policy and procedure.

* Recommend reappointment, promotion, dismissal, salaries, and other matters of concern related to individuals and departments within the LIEOC.

* Direct and supervise institution-wide strategic planning and program research/development.

* Direct and oversee grant proposals, implementation, and administration.

* Perform other related duties as assigned by SUNY UCAWD and Farmingdale State College.

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.

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

* Master's degree in a related field with a minimum of seven (7) years of progressive responsibility in an educational or business setting.

* Full-time, senior experience in educational/training setting with responsibility for managing a multi-department entity.

* Experience serving high-need, culturally diverse, adult populations.

* Demonstrated record as an innovative and creative leader.

* Experience and knowledge of educational practice and workforce preparation.

* Knowledge of local and State-wide business, economic and industry priorities.

* Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

* Experience in community outreach, advocacy and building collaborations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* Doctorate/Terminal Degree in a related field with three to five years of experience in the administration of adult and non-traditional student educational opportunity.

* Experience in managing…