Location: Farmingdale, NY
The Assistant Director of Academic Programming for University in the High School (UHS) is a senior academic-administrative role responsible for upholding academic quality, compliance, and instructional integrity across FSC's concurrent enrollment partnerships. Reporting to the Acting Dean of Extended and Experiential Learning, the Assistant Director oversees course and instructor vetting, professional development, assessment, and compliance processes, while serving as a primary liaison between Farmingdale State College, participating high schools, and internal academic departments. This role is central to ensuring that all UHS offerings meet SUNY policy, NACEP accreditation standards, and Farmingdale State College's expectations for college-level rigor, faculty credentials, and student learning outcomes. This role also includes the oversight of an Academic Coordinator, whose primary responsibilities include the advisement and experiential development for enrolled students.
Oversee the vetting, approval, and ongoing review of new UHS courses and instructors in alignment with SUNY and accreditation standards.
Coordinate end-of-term evaluations, including instructor performance reviews, course alignment checks, and faculty liaison feedback.
Draft and issue non-compliance notices when academic, credentialing, or procedural standards are not met, and coordinate corrective action plans.
Ensure consistent collection, review, and maintenance of syllabi, assessments, and instructional materials.
Support program-wide academic assessment initiatives, including learning outcome alignment, data collection, and reporting.
Coordinate onboarding for new UHS instructors, including credential review, orientation, and required trainings.
Plan, schedule, and track participation in professional development workshops for UHS instructors and faculty liaisons.
Collaborate with FSC academic departments to ensure disciplinary alignment and instructional consistency.
Support continuous improvement through targeted training based on assessment findings and partner feedback.
Manage course confirmations each term, ensuring accurate alignment between high school offerings, FSC approvals, and registration timelines.
Track faculty liaison assignments, reports, and engagement to ensure effective oversight and mentorship of UHS instructors.
Assist with maintaining and updating UHS handbooks, academic guides, policies, and procedural documentation.
Serve as a primary academic liaison to participating high schools, working closely with administrators and instructors to advise on UHS processes, expectations, and best practices.
Conduct meetings with existing and prospective partner schools to reinforce academic standards and support strategic program growth.
Collaborate with internal FSC departments (Academic Affairs, Registrar, Institutional Research, academic departments, etc.) to ensure seamless program operations.
Support the Acting Dean in strengthening and expanding UHS partnerships while maintaining academic quality and compliance.
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.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree.
Five (5) years of relevant work experience.
Experience with Student Information System - Banner, Technolutions Slate, and TouchNet.
Experience with Microsoft Office.
Experience with dual and concurrent enrollment programs, and/or experience with K-16 initiatives.
Excellent organizational, administrative, communication, leadership, decision making, critical thinking, detailed oriented and analytical skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree.
Experience with implementing new software and technology.
Ability to handle multiple priorities; communicate well both verbally and in writing.
Experience with NACEP Accreditation processes.
Additional Information:
This is a full-time UUP position.
Closing Date for Receipt of Applications: Wednesday, January 21, 2026.
Salary: $70,000 + $4,000 in downstate location pay = $74,000 Total Compensation. Salary may increase commensurate with qualifications and experience.
This is an internal search open to Farmingdale State College employees only.
The State University of New York offers excellent fringe benefits including health insurance options and retirement plans.
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