ACE Director

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In your cover letter, describe your experience as they relate to the required qualifications. Ideally cover letters should not exceed two pages

Vacancy Announcement

Position Information

Campus Title ACE Director

Department Enrollment Management

Position Summary

The ACE Director will oversee the implementation and management of the Advancing Completion through Engagement ( ACE ) program at SUNY Geneseo. This program is designed to support students in completing their degrees on time by providing comprehensive academic, financial, and personal support. The Director will manage all aspects of the program, ensure fidelity to the established model, and collaborate with SUNY and various college departments to achieve program goals and ensure student success.

*Internal applicants will be strongly considered.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree

• Minimum of five years of experience in higher education administration, secondary school teaching or educating, or community-based college support programs, with a focus on student success initiatives and program management or related experience.

• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills

• Proficiency in data analysis and familiarity with student information and student success software products.

• Demonstrated dedication to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within an educational setting.

• Candidates for this position must be eligible to work in the United States. VISA sponsorship is not offered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling, educational psychology, social work, higher education administration, or a related field.

License/Certification

Other Skills Required

Supervision Received

Vice President for Enrollment Management

Supervision Exercised

ACE Advisor

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number S464

Number of Vacancies 1

Line # to be filled TBD

Full or Part-time Full-Time

Appointment Type Term

Anticipated Appointment Start Date

Job Posting Date

Apply By 10/25/2026

Job Posting Closed Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Salary $70,000

Special Instructions to Applicant

In your cover letter, describe your experience as they relate to the required qualifications. Ideally cover letters should not exceed two pages

About SUNY Geneseo

Mission Statement

We are a distinctive public liberal arts college that welcomes and inspires students to develop their knowledge and skills to build a better world. Our supportive, inclusive community is exceptional in cultivating creativity, engagement, and discovery. We find strength in diversity, joy in growth, and fulfillment in lifelong learning.

Vision

We will cultivate a distinctive, equity-centered, public honors college experience that propels learners to positively impact society.

Values

The Geneseo campus community is guided by our beliefs in and commitments to the following values:

• Learning: Embracing high expectations for intellectual inquiry, critical thinking, scholarly exploration, and personal growth.

• Creativity: Empowering a spirit of innovation that inspires intellectual curiosity, self-expression, and problem-solving.

• Belonging: Welcoming a diverse campus community that supports and celebrates

different identities, promotes equity and inclusion, and respects the ideas and

contributions of each individual.

• Civic Engagement: Encouraging active participation grounded in self-reflection,

empathy, and an ethical commitment to the common good of our local and global

communities.

• Sustainability: Building a culture of well-being that integrates and applies principles of

environmental, social, and economic stewardship informed by an understanding of the

past and our obligations to the future.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

SUNY Geneseo is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding students, faculty, staff, and administration. We recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all positions and ensure that all other personnel actions are conducted without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.

Applicants, students, employees, and other members of the College community (including vendors, visitors, and guests) are protected from illegal forms of harassment or retaliation based upon a protected characteristic.

To request accommodation or assistance for job-related duties or the employment application process, please contact the Office of Diversity and Equity at (585) 245-5020 or email [email protected] ([email protected]%[email protected]%3E) . Find out more about our Community Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0E28zJDeYTU)

Background Investigation Statement

All applicants are subject to drug and criminal background checks. See our full Background Investigation Statement at http://www.geneseo.edu/hr/employment.

Clery Statement

Applicants interested in positions may access the Annual Security Report( ASR ) for the College at www.geneseo.edu/police. The ASR contains information on campus security policies and certain campus crime statistics. Crime statistics are reported in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Applicants may request a hard copy of the ASR by contacting the SUNY Geneseo University Police Department at 585-245-5651.

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Job Duties/Responsibilities

Job Duties/Responsibilities

Percentage Of Time 50%

Job Duty/ Responsibility

Function 1: Program Leadership and Administration

• Lead the implementation and coordination of the program, ensuring alignment with SUNY guidelines, policies, and objectives.

• Carefully monitor program metrics and utilize data to inform decision-making and program management.

• Formulate and implement local program policies and processes that align with the overarching mission of ACE .

• Prepare and submit annual and quarterly progress reports detailing program outcomes and performance metrics to campus stakeholders and SUNY leadership.

• Coordinate with campus partners to promote paid internships and other High-Impact Practice ( HIP ) opportunities for ACE students and monitor participation to ensure accurate SUNY reporting.

Percentage Of Time 20%

Job Duty/ Responsibility

Function 2: Staff Supervision and Management

• Recruit, train, and supervise program staff, fostering a collaborative and student-centered environment.

Percentage Of Time 10%

Job Duty/ Responsibility

Function 3: Fiscal Oversight

• Manage the program budget, ensuring effective allocation of resources and compliance with funding requirements.

Percentage Of Time 10%

Job Duty/ Responsibility

Function 4: Partnership Development

• Establish and maintain relationships with internal departments (e.g., admissions, financial aid, registrar) and external partners to enhance program effectiveness.

Percentage Of Time 10%

Job Duty/ Responsibility

Function 5: Enrollment and Student Success

• Develop strategies to meet enrollment targets and support student retention through comprehensive services.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• SUNY Geneseo's Values include "Welcoming a diverse campus community that supports and celebrates different identities, promotes equity and inclusion, and respects the ideas and contributions of each individual." Please comment on your own personal commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive working/teaching environment.

(Open Ended Question)

• Do you have a Bachelor's Degree?

• Yes

• No

• Do you have a minimum of five years of experience in higher education administration, secondary school teaching or educating, or community-based college support programs, with a focus on student success initiative and program management?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents