Associate Director of EOF, Educational Opportunity Fund Program

Under the supervision of the Director of the Educational Opportunity Fund Program, the Associate Director (Associate Director II) of the EOF Program assists the Director with achieving program goals; policy formation; program design; program implementation; program reports; private and public program proposals; grant proposals; program research; program data analysis; and program evaluation.  The Associate Director is directly responsible for the development, organization, supervision and management of three major EOF Program components: Academic/Educational Advisement, Professional Counseling and the Learning Center (which includes tutoring and supplemental instruction). The Associate Director is also responsible for the direct supervision of the Learning Center Coordinator and all EOF advisor/counselors relative to the academic advisement component and the career, personal and social counseling components. The Associate Director will develop and manage strategies and programming designed to increase persistence, retention and graduation rates; and does related work as required.  This position requires travel and a flexible schedule including evening and weekend hours.

This is not a remote position and requires physical presence on campus as determined by the Supervisor. It requires working on campus during the COVID-19 pandemic and interacting directly with students following all procedures and protocols set forth in the University’s Restart Plan and any procedures/protocols created through additional correspondence. The employee must have the ability to wear a face covering for the duration of the workday during the COVID pandemic or as determined by university protocol.   

Qualifications: Master’s degree from an accredited college in Education, Counseling, Communications, Administration or a related field and a minimum of three years of professional work experience in the Educational Opportunity Fund Program is required. Candidate must be student centered and knowledgeable about student development theory; have intrusive advising experience; and a strong understanding of the needs and challenges facing students from diverse urban backgrounds. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, computer databases and new technologies, including web-based services and social media; and the ability to analyze, create and execute assessment tools and gather and interpret data particularly related to persistence, retention and learning outcomes. Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential. 

Application: Please send cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references to: Mr. Carlos Rodriguez, Search Committee Chairperson, via email to studentsuccessjobs@kean.edu. Candidacy review begins immediately and continues until appointment is made.  Official transcripts for all degrees and three current letters of recommendation are required prior to the starting date of employment.

Kean University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer