Alfred State College - SUNY College of Technology · 21 hours ago
Director, Educational Opportunity Program
Alfred, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$77K/yr - $77K/yr
2+ years expAlfred State College is a SUNY College of Technology, and they are seeking a Director for the Educational Opportunity Program. The role involves administering the EOP, collaborating on student selection, leading staff, and developing initiatives to enhance student success and retention.
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Responsibilities
Provide a team-based and role-model approach to inter and intra-departmental initiatives in support of student success and graduation for the EOP program
Administer the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) while assisting with the implementation of the Alfred State Opportunity Program (ASOP)
Collaborate on the selection of qualified students, lead the staff, and maintain the budgetary and administrative operations for a program that enrolls approximately 100 students
Assist in the programming and retention efforts for ASOP first-year students
Develop and implement student recruitment, enrollment, retention, and assessment activities, including implementation of a summer program, to ensure operational efficiencies
Qualification
Required
Master's degree (in higher education administration or leadership, organizational leadership, school counseling, public administration, or other related field), or a master's degree plus adequate directly related previous experience
At least two years of experience directly related to higher education, emphasis on working with diverse groups and/or historically underrepresented and underserved populations
Experience leading professional teams or programs in higher education
Demonstrated leadership that promotes equity and facilitates collaboration across multiple departments
Experience with data management systems
Strong work ethic with demonstrated collaborative and coordination skills
Proven commitment to working within student centered environments and programs
Strong understanding of and commitment to fostering inclusive work and learning environments
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and academic coaching skills
Preferred
At least 3-5 years of experience directly related to higher education, emphasis on working with special populations and/or with economically or educationally underrepresented and underserved students
Experience working with opportunity and access programs
Experience with academic advising and/or career exploration
Admissions, enrollment, and/or financial aid experience, a plus
Bilingual, a plus
Experience with assessment, data collection, and analyses
Experience leading or coordinating summer program development, or equivalent
Benefits
Cost effective health insurance premiums with 73% to 88% covered by the employer.
PPO or HMO option for personalized healthcare solutions.
Exceptional fertility benefits available.
Accumulated sick leave can cover a health insurance premium in retirement.
No cost dental and vision benefits for employees and eligible dependents.
Tuition benefits to invest in your continuous learning and professional development.
New employees are eligible for up to an impressive 22 vacation and 13 paid sick days per year, increasing with years of service.
Up to 13 paid holidays annually
Paid parental leave.
Various retirement options, including a defined benefits (pension) plan.
With the pension, retired employees receive a defined monthly income for the rest of their life.
Additional pre- and post- tax voluntary retirement savings options are available.
Company
Alfred State College - SUNY College of Technology
Alfred State, a residential college of technology, provides career-focused education enriched by the liberal arts.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Nikkie Herman
Chief Diversity Officer and Title IX Coordinator
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