Director of Special Student Programs - Minerva Center

Location: Albany, NY Category: Professional Job Type: Full-time Posted On: Tue Sep 30 2025 Job Description:
The Director of Special Student Programs provides strategic leadership, oversight, and evaluation of initiatives designed to promote the academic success, retention, and graduation of students from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds. The Director leads institution-wide efforts and NYSED-funded programs that prepare both pre-college and college students for success in STEM and licensed professions, working collaboratively across departments to support inclusive excellence. The Director is responsible for developing, managing, and assessing special student programs such as summer bridge programs, academic support for at-risk students, and cohort-based retention efforts.

Primary Responsibilities:


+ Provide leadership in the strategic planning, development, and continuous enhancement of special academic, co-curricular, or bridge programs desig...