Program Director

About SUNY Cobleskill:

The State University of New York College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill is an accredited polytechnic college that is primarily baccalaureate and residential. SUNY Cobleskill is one of few institutions in the United States where an undergraduate student may also choose to earn an associate degree. The College has an enrollment of approximately 2,500 students in 59 programs divided into two schools, Agriculture and Natural Resources; Business and Liberal Arts & Sciences. An economic engine for rural New York, SUNY Cobleskill is home to a wide array of extended learning and professional development opportunities.

Modeling experiential education, SUNY Cobleskill is committed to providing small classes, excellent facilities, and a hands-on learning environment. Whether students plan to further their education or begin their professional careers, they graduate with the foundation to pursue their goals and to succeed.

Job Description:

The SUNY Cobleskill Liberty Partnerships Program (LPP) is a New York State Education Dept. grant-funded dropout prevention program serving youth in grades 6 through 12, and their families, in 6 school districts within the counties of Schoharie, Delaware, and Otsego. This position is offered by The Research Foundation of the State University of New York, a not-for-profit private entity that administers research projects for SUNY campuses (http://www.rfsuny.org). Employment is not affiliated with the State of New York or the State University of New York. LPP strives to ensure that program participants graduate from high school and enter post-secondary education and/or the workforce as highly competent young adults.

The Program Director is the chief administrative officer of the Liberty Partnerships Program at SUNY Cobleskill, its sponsoring Institute of Higher Education (IHE) and will report to assigned IHE personnel as well as the assigned program officers of the grant-funder, New York State Education Department (NYSED).

The Program Director will be responsible for the overall management of the program, which includes, but is not limited to such duties as...

• Assisting the IHE in the development and submission of the LPP Request for Proposal, when required
• Understanding project goals and developing plans to meet said goals
• Hiring, training, and supervising staff
• Establishing and maintaining partnerships with its sponsoring Institute of Higher Education (IHE) as well as school districts and local Community Based Organizations (CBOs) in a collaborative effort to meet project goals
• Managing student enrollment
• Managing student data collection
• Evaluating and assessing data to achieve project goals
• Creating and maintaining the project budget, including amendments, reports, and the paying of bills
• Completing mandatory reports within established timeframes
• Planning and implementing student, parent, or stakeholder events
• Participating in professional development
• Participating in Statewide LPP activities, such as chairing or joining committees
• Maintaining contact with the grant-funder, NYSED, for updates and program compliance
• Being willing and able to work the occasional non-traditional hours (some overnights, weekend, and evening hours)
• Managing any media related to LPP, such as its website and Facebook page

The Program Director should demonstrate the following skills and attributes:

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Proficiency in Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Attentive to details and adaptable
• Able to work on multiple tasks at any given time
• Community minded

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in a social service or educational field
• 2 years of successful administrative experience in a social or educational program that demonstrates experience in implementing grant-funded or similar projects

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in a social service or educational field
• 1 year of successful administrative experience in a social or educational program that demonstrates experience in implementing grant funded or similar projects
• Experience in creating and maintaining a budget
• Experience in data collection, management, and evaluation
• Experience in hiring, training, and supervising staff

Additional Information:

Salary Range: $55,000 - $60,000
Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk), 12-month

Research Foundation for SUNY offers exceptional benefits such as healthcare, dental, vision, pension plans, competitive pay, generous paid time off, tuition assistance, life insurance and long-term disability insurance. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, Research Foundation for SUNY at SUNY Cobleskill will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, creed, religion, color, citizenship, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics, gender identification or expression, genetic information, familial status, marital status, pregnancy, status as a domestic violence victim, recently separated veteran, or other characteristics as protected by law. Please feel free to review your equal employment opportunities protections and laws pertaining to these protections at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf.

Application Instructions:

The application review process will begin immediately and will continue until a suitable candidate is found. Priority is given to applications submitted by July 24, 2026 . A complete application consists of the following:

1. A resume outlining education and work experience

2. A cover letter stating how your education and work experience relates to the job responsibilities outlined above

3. Three professional references

All applications must be submitted online at https://cobleskill.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=201683 under Current Openings.

https://www.cobleskill.edu/about/offices-services/human-resources/index.aspx under Current Openings.

Pay: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55,000 - $60,000