Jefferson Community College

Watertown, New York

Executive Director - Institutional Effectiveness and Planning

Jefferson Community College, located in Watertown, New York, and part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system, seeks a full-time Executive Director – Institutional Effectiveness and Planning. This position directs the institutional effectiveness and planning efforts for the College and will collaborate across academic and administrative units to ensure that the College’s planning and assessment practices inform and enhance decision making to advance the mission of the College.  The successful candidate will have a long-term strategic focus that contributes to the overall achievement of the College’s strategic priorities. Staff are expected to advance the College's focus on student success and completion and will work closely with the College's leadership to advance the mission of the current Strategic Plan.

Required: Bachelor’s degree in a related field; minimum of 10 years of leadership and professional experience.

Applicants must interact and communicate effectively with diverse populations, foster inclusion, and promote equal access and treatment for groups traditionally under-represented in higher education.

Preferred: Master’s degree; experience in higher education/enrollment services or related field preferred, with demonstrated success in managing complex operations and leading diverse teams, along with experience in the supervision, management, evaluation and development of assessment and planning programs.

$85,000-$95,000 for well-qualified individuals. Salary is determined based upon experience and education as well as internal equity.  The College offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, vision, and dental insurance, long-term disability, generous leave policies, paid holidays, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, tax-deferred Compensation, NYS retirement, as well as employee and dependent tuition waivers; may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

To Apply:  For additional information about the College and this posting, please visit https://www.sunyjefferson.edu and select “Careers at Jefferson”.  You may then apply by selecting the “Apply Now” button.

The following documentation/information is required to complete the application process:

• Cover letter
• Résumé 
• Unofficial college transcripts for degrees
• Contact information for three professional references is required on the Employment Application Form.

Review of applications will begin immediately. Completed applications must be received by March 8, 2026.

Finalists will be responsible for interview-related expenses.

Final candidates are subject to a pre-employment criminal background investigation.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.