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 ode@geneseo.edu. Find out more about our Community Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion!
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.
Quick Link for Postings https://jobs.geneseo.edu/postings/5634
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.