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Category: : Professional Subscribe: : Department: : Division of Business and Professional Programs Locations: : Schenectady, NY Posted: : May 12, 2025 Closes: : Open Until Filled Type: : Full-time Position ID: : 188071 About SUNY Schenectady County Community College: SUNY Schenectady County Community College (SUNY Schenectady) is one of the State University of New York's finest two-year colleges located in upstate New York's vibrant and growing Capital Region, with easy access to Boston, NYC, the Adirondack and Catskill Mountains, Montreal and scenic Hudson Valley, all of which are just a few hours away. SUNY Schenectady is a premier college that provides quality, comprehensive education for transfer, career, training and workforce development to a diverse population in a student centered environment. The College offers more than 50 transfer and career programs in science, aviation, culinary, music, and liberal arts, and serves more than 5,000 students. We take pride in being an urban campus with a small town feel. Job Description: Take Your Career to New Heights - Lead the Future of Aviation at SUNY Schenectady! Are you ready to shape the next generation of air traffic professionals and guide a high-impact aviation program to new altitudes? SUNY Schenectady County Community College invites dynamic, forward-thinking aviation professionals to join us as a full-time Air Traffic Control Program Administrator in our Business and Professional Programs Division. This is more than a job - it's a chance to bring leadership, innovation, and vision to one of the region's most promising aviation programs. As ATC Program Administrator, you'll play a central role in managing a suite of FAA-aligned programs - including our Enhanced AT-CTI, Standard AT-CTI, and Air Traffic-CTO tracks - while inspiring students as a faculty member in the classroom. If you're passionate about aviation education, compliance, and student success, and ready to elevate a growing program, we want to hear from you. This 10-month position begins August 1, 2025 and includes supervision of adjunct faculty, student internship coordination, and maintaining program standards in line with FAA expectations. Responsibilities: Teaching (34%) Teach three Aviation classes per semester Participate in the assessment, revision, and development of curricula and instructional methods Hold office hours for students Participate in college governance and in Academic Affairs efforts including, but not limited to, retention, recruitment of students, and program review Model lifelong learning by actively engaging in independent and college-offered professional development to increase knowledge in one's content area and teaching methods Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean. Administration (66%) Manage the academic and FAA-approved ATC training programs Oversee FAA compliance with the Enhanced Status AT-CTI program. Ensure compliance with all federal and Department of Veteran's Affairs rules and policies. Coordinate with Admissions and Marketing to recruit students for the ATC program Maintain drug and alcohol records for the ATC program Supervise adjunct faculty Monitor student success, including student retention and progression data Requirements: Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Aviation Science or related discipline A minimum of three (3) years of fully credentialed experience as one of the following: FAA Certified Professional Controller (CPC), military controllers with FAA credentials, and /or Control Tower Operator (CTO) controllers. Two years' experience in a specialty area (e.g. Tower, Ground, Enroute.) Strong organizational skills Strong communication and interpersonal skills The ability to create inclusive and engaging learning environments for an increasingly diverse student body Skill using Excel and other job-related software programs Preferred Qualifications: Certified Ground Instructor, (BGI or AGI), and IGI AT-CTO with Facility Rating or AT Controller with at least three years ATC experience, Tower or EnRoute Master's Degree in Aviation Science or related discipline AT-CTI graduate or Air Traffic Control supervisor Post-secondary teaching experience, preferably at community college Supervisory experience Skilled use of UFA Air Traffic Control simulation Special Information: VISA sponsorship is not available for this position Offers of employment will be conditional based on the successful completion of a background check and verification of official college transcripts and certifications. Additional Information: Salary: $61,620 At SUNY Schenectady, salary is only one aspect of your compensation package. Benefits and perks: As a full-time team member here, you'll enjoy: Comprehensive health care coverage Dental and vision coverage A choice of retirement systems A deferred compensation program Professional development opportunities Two on-site childcare providers (dependent on availability) Discounted YMCA health club membership Plus additional savings programs and perks! Application Instructions: Applications Due By: Applications accepted until position is filled. If you need a disability-related accommodation to apply to this position, please contact the Human Resources Office at (518) 381-1218 or humanresources@sunysccc.edu . Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered for this position: Cover letter Resume Completed SUNY Schenectady Employment Application References: Please provide three professional references which include name, title, and contact information CAMPUS SAFETY REPORT The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, without exception, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the College's crime statistics for the past three years; and the availability regarding the College's current campus security policies. SUNY Schenectady County Community College's Annual Security Report is available here . SUNY Schenectady is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United Stated and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Schenectady County Community College

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