Director Of Educational Opportunity Program (Eop)

Location: Schenectady, NY Category: Professional Posted On: Wed Aug 23 2023 :

SUNY Schenectady County Community College is seeking a full-time Director of Educational Opportunity Program (EOP). Reporting to the Vice President for Strategic Initiatives & Planning, the Director of EOP administers the Educational Opportunity Program. Responsibilities include the supervision of staff, provision of referral and assistance services, coordination of student development and academic support services and compliance with all reporting and procedures. In addition, the Director will be responsible for developing and implementing assessment activities and student recruitment, enrollment, and retention initiatives to ensure operational efficiencies through a coordinated, collaborative and integrated approach. The position involves a 12-month appointment. The incumbent does have supervisory responsibility.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership in the planning, development, and administration of the Educational Opportunity Program including staff supervision. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Develop, staff, and recruit for the EOP summer program to support student success, academic preparation, engagement with the college, and familiarity with the campus and available services and supports
• Manage and utilize current best practices to identify and lead ongoing strategic and operational improvements to the EOP program
• Develop and implement an annual assessment plan to support data driven decision making for all areas of EOP programming
• Facilitate EOP student advisement, registration, and enrollment including ongoing reporting on the status of EOP students (e.g., academic standing, enrollment)
• Connect students with instructional support services, academic coaching, and other services to support student persistence and retention
• Serve on various standing and ad-hoc committees related to student success initiatives
• Prepare reports and maintain office records as required by the College and the SUNY Office of Special Programs in a timely and professional manner, including budget management and control
• Plan, coordinate and implement year-round programming for EOP students to include the development and implementation of various recruitment activities, orientation sessions, summer programming, and retention initiatives
• Initiate and implement enrichment activities for EOP students
• Review prospective EOP students' applications and documentation for EOP admission including coordination of efforts with other campus offices
• Other duties as assigned by the Vice President for Strategic Initiatives & Planning
• Develop and maintain contact with community agencies and transfer institutions to support student success and degree completion

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Organizational Skills
• Bachelor's degree
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• At least two years of prior experience working in a post-secondary setting

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a community college setting
• Experience in an educational environment working with special populations and/or with economically or educationally disadvantaged students
• Master's Degree

Special Information

• VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Offers of employment will be conditional based on the successful completion of a background check and verification of official college transcripts.

Additional Information

Salary: $55,000/year