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Union County College is a public comprehensive community college providing quality, affordable, accessible educational programs that serve the greater Union County region. It is the oldest of New Jerseys 19 Associate Degree Colleges, serving both career-minded and transfer-oriented students since 1933. The College enrolls almost 30,000 credit, non-credit and continuing education students and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Many programs lead to the Associate in Arts, Science and Applied Science degrees.

Campus: Elizabeth

General Description:

The Assistant Director of the Educational Opportunity Fund ( EOF ) Program supports the Director in the development, implementation, and administration of the EOF Program in accordance with the EOF statewide regulations and UCNJ policies and directives. The Assistant Director also contributes to budget development and management, oversees roster management to ensure accurate certification and student tracking, advances the goals and initiatives of the Student Development division and the institution, and leads efforts in program assessment and continuous improvement.

Characteristics, Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the Director of EOF with the development of the academic year and summer program activities, budgets and goals for the Educational Opportunity Fund Program.

• Assist with the development and implementation of policies and procedures which facilitate recruitment, retention, transfer and graduation of Educational Opportunity Fund students.

• Provide supervisory support to EOF professional and/or student staff including assisting in the development and facilitation of on-time completion strategy with staff.

• Represent EOF on various UCNJ Governance Leadership Committees or other institutional committees.

• Develop, analyze and provide reports in dashboard format for first-time full time cohorts and other areas and aspects of the program.

• Serve as the EOF point person in supporting current or future institutional initiatives, such as Project Achievement.

• Lead and/or oversee EOF program initiatives such as Tutoring, Transfer Services, Graduation and Student Leadership Development.

• Assist with the submission and maintenance of EOF financial aid grants on the New Jersey Financial Aid Management System ( NJFAMS ).

• Assist with the completion and submission of yearly state budgets and reports

• Assist with all areas of reporting and program assessment for the state and the Student Development Division.

• Confers with faculty, administrators and advisors in defining students’ needs and the special services, which address those needs.

• Provides academic, financial aid, transfer and career advisement to a caseload of EOF students.

• Creates and implements student workshops around career and employment topics, as well as personal development.

• Develops academic and individual action plans for students on their caseload to guide students toward on-time graduation; implements student retention programs as needed.

• Interacts on a regular basis with other departments within Student Development to promote open communication and to ensure compliance with New Jersey Educational Opportunity Fund regulations.

• Facilitate and/or secure professional development opportunities or trainings for EOF staff.

• Attend OSHE / EOF meetings.

• Administers other related assignments as requested by supervisor or designee.

Education Requirements:

Master’s degree required in Higher Education, Student Personnel Services, and/or Counseling or a related field.

Experience:

Minimum of three (3) years of administrative and advising experience working with underrepresented populations.

Competencies and Skills Required:

Minimum of three (3) years of administrative and advising experience working with underrepresented populations.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• This position’s duties are normally performed in a typical interior/residence work environment, based on the activity scheduled.

• Some physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

• Some travel required.

Union County College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, religion, age, disability, handicap or other legally protected status in its provision of employment, education, and activities, or other services. Union County College is an EEO/AAP Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled Disclaimer: This job description outlines the general nature and key features performed by various positions that share the same job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or re-assign duties to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons. Union County College offers a competitive compensation package and salaries that are commensurate with experience and qualifications. The following benefits are also provided: Medical benefits and pension plan offered through the State of NJ; Dental and vision benefits; Vacation days based on accrual system; Ten paid holidays and three floating holidays that are determined by the College; Tuition remission for employee, spouse, and eligible children for credit and non-credit courses; and Tuition reimbursement for approved degree programs at an accredited college or university.