Associate Director, Career and Transfer Pathways

Position Description

Hudson County Community College Position Vacancy NoticeAssociate Director for Career and TransferCareer and Transfer PathwaysPosting date: October 7, 2024THE OPPORTUNITY:This is an exciting time to be a part of the HCCC community. In 2021, the College launched its Strategic Plan, the culmination of which, aligns with the College’s 50th anniversary in 2024. The College was recognized by the Association of Community College Trustees as the recipient of the 2021 ACCT Northeast Region Equity Award. HCCC has recently been named one of 101 recipients, 1 of only 7 community colleges to be distinguished for the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, a national honor recognizing U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. HCCC’s Culinary Arts Institute was ranked as the #6 Culinary Arts program in the United States by Best Choice Schools. HCCC is a 2023 Bellwether College Consortium award winner for Instructional Programs and Services for the Hudson Scholars Program. Also, HCCC has been named a 2024 Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges(MPPWCC) award winner.
Office/School: Career and Transfer PathwaysReports to: Associate Dean of Career and Transfer PathwaysSalary Grade: 115
Position Summary/Job DescriptionReporting to the Associate Dean of Career and Transfer Pathways, the Associate Director for Career and Transfer is responsible for planning, supervising, assessing, and evaluating the Career and Transfer office. The Associate Director is responsible for leading equity-based services that connect students to major and career exploration in addition to providing intentional career and transfer strategies that meet the needs of a highly diverse student population. The Associate Director will be located primarily at the Journal Square office but will remain flexible in their work location and hours.
Summary of Duties

Principal Responsibilities:Partner with institutional research to monitor and measure career and transfer outcomes.Assess the impact of career and transfer strategies through data collection and analysis, recommending and implementing enhancements as needed.Provide leadership for leading and administering services at the North Hudson Campus. Develop and execute communication and marketing plans for incoming, current, and graduating students regarding career & transfer pathways.Maintain effective relationships with deans, associate deans, faculty, staff, and community members to support career and transfer goals.Participate in workshops, meetings, and conferences to gain and share best practices.Stay informed about new career practices, market trends, and technological advancements to offer innovative career services.Establish strong partnerships with employers and four-year partners.Supervise career & transfer team members, managing daily operations, project execution, and staff development through feedback and performance reviews.Supervise the office assessment process, ensuring alignment with student learning outcomes and enhancing student success by monitoring programs and services offered by the Career and Transfer department.Assist the Associate Dean of Career & Transfer with budget development and management.Monitor, update, and maintain the department website, portal, and social media sites.Conduct surveys, assessments and prepare annual reports.Assists the Associate Dean of Career & Transfer in monitoring, coordinating, and evaluating staff functions and professional development.Provide administrative support as needed to the Associate Dean of Career & Transfer.Perform other duties as assigned.Qualifications

Minimum Requirements to perform work:Master’s degree in higher education administration, student affairs, counseling, or a related field. Minimum of 2-4 years of progressive experience in higher education administration, career services, transfer services academic advising or related field. Minimum of 1-2 years of supervisory experienceProficiency in using data analysis tools and software to assess program effectiveness and outcomes.Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives and meet deadlines.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and presentation abilities.Strong interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with students, faculty, staff, and external partners.Commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the student population and staff.Preferred Qualifications:Familiarity with career services management systems (e.g., Handshake) and student information systems (e.g., Colleague/Ellucian, EAB Navigate).Experience in budget development, management, and fiscal responsibility.Proficiency in using social media platforms and digital marketing tools for outreach and communication.Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives and meet deadlines.Supervisory experience
Supplemental Information

OVERVIEW:Hudson County Community College serves one of the most ethnically diverse and densely populated communities in the United States. The College is a vibrant, urban institution of higher education whose mission is to provide its diverse communities with inclusive, high-quality educational programs and services that promote student success and upward social and economic mobility.
More than 90% of HCCC’s students receive scholarships, grants, and loans to finance their education, and the College’s extensive financial aid program helps connect students with the resources they need. To date, the College’s Foundation has raised over $3.5 million for student scholarships, and HCCC ranks first in the state of New Jersey for its award of Community College Opportunity Grant funds. About half of its more than 12,000 credit students identify as Hispanic, and more than 33% of all students were born outside of the U.S. In 2021, HCCC had two students selected from a national applicant pool to receive the prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship.
Hudson County Community College has three campuses. The largest campus is located at the heart of Jersey City’s Journal Square, which is approximately 20 minutes from New York City. The College has a North Hudson Campus, located in Union City, New Jersey and an additional location at the Hudson County Schools of Technology in Secaucus, New Jersey. The College offers 70 degree and certificate programs and more than 300-day, evening, and weekend courses throughout its three-campus network.
Hudson County Community College is committed to delivering high-quality educational experiences. HCCC is a member of the Achieving the Dream network of community colleges. Achieving the Dream is a national reform network of high-performing community colleges that are focused on leveraging data-informed best practices to promote equitable outcomes.
The College boasts several signature programs, including a nationally recognized Culinary Arts Institute and School of Nursing and Health Professions. The College’s Culinary Arts Institute is one of only three programs in the New York Metropolitan region to hold accreditation from the Accrediting Commission of the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation. The Culinary Arts Institute features state-of-the-art facilities and a hands-on program that prepares students for a range of careers in the hospitality industry. The Nursing Program includes a theoretical base of general education and science courses together with a range of nursing theory and practical courses designed to prepare graduates to be eligible for the New Jersey State Licensure Examination for Registered Professional Nurses (NCLEX–RN).

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