Fairleigh Dickinson University
Administration/Managerment

Asst Director of Educational Opportunity Fund Program/Counselor/Recruitment Coordinator-Metro

Deadline
Mar 15, 2027
Closing in 147 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
Temporary
Full time
Reference
N/A
Posted Sep 16, 2026
Offered salary$56,139

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Asst Director of Educational Opportunity Fund Program/Counselor/Recruitment Coordinator-Metro

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Posting Details

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Job Title: Asst Director of Educational Opportunity Fund Program/Counselor/Recruitment Coordinator-Metro
Campus: Metropolitan Campus, Teaneck, NJ
Department: Educational Opportunity Fund-Metro
Hiring Manager: Lissette Garcia
Hiring Manager Title: Executive Director, EOF
College:
Position Type: Professional Administrative
Grade: 25
FLSA: Exempt
Faculty Rank:
Salary: $56,139.-$62,418.
General Benefits This position provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes: employee tuition grant, health/dental/RX/vision insurance, paid time off, retirement plan contributions, employer paid life insurance and long term disability benefits, as well as various voluntary benefits including but not limited to supplemental life insurance, commuter benefits, long term care, and FSA/HSA.
Status: Full-Time
Months Worked: 12 Month
Job Summary: Under the direction of the Campus Director of the Educational Opportunity Fund Program, the incumbent is responsible for providing a comprehensive program for academically and financially disadvantaged students. Serving as a case manager to a cohort of students, the Assistant Director will provide academic, career, and financial advising to assigned students to ensure persistence to graduation. The incumbent will also manage all aspects of caseload needs, including providing programs, seminars, and workshops regarding adjustment and transition issues related to academic and student development, to enhance student success (persistence, retention, and performance). As Recruitment Coordinator, the incumbent will participate in all aspects of the admissions process as it relates to EOF recruitment. As Academic Coordinator, the incumbent will also oversee the academic component and provide academic support to all program participants.
Required Qualifications: 1. Master’s Degree in Guidance/Counseling, Psychology, Education, or other appropriate academic disciplines. A Baccalaureate Degree and relevant experience may be substituted for the Master’s Degree.2. A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience working with academically and economically disadvantaged students is preferred.3. Experience in college recruitment, admission, advisement, and facilitating workshops, preferred.4. Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.5. Experience in utilizing computer systems for word processing, data management, and other applications.6. Must be available to work non-standard hours and have a flexible schedule as needed.7. A valid driver’s license is required, and the ability to travel to off-site locations as needed.8. Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check. Candidates for hire will be required to sign a waiver authorizing background check.
Preferred Qualifications:
Hours Worked 35
Posting Date: 09/01/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Application Types Accepted: Application for Employment

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