Director Of Eof

Description To enrich education through diversity, The College of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College has a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and staff, and strongly encourages women and members of underrepresented groups to apply. Job Title:  Director of EOF Job Category: Non-Unit Post Date: November 7, 2024 Close Date:  N/A Salary: For non-unit  positions, salary commensurate with experience and is accompanied by a competitive benefits package. The Educational Opportunity Fund Program is seeking candidates for the  Director of Educational Opportunity Fund Progra m role. Position Summary: The College of New Jersey Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) provides financial assistance and support services to students from educationally and economically disadvantaged backgrounds who attend institutions of higher learning in the State of New Jersey. TCNJ's EOF Program provides services in the form of financial and programmatic support that facilitates student transitions that lead to college readiness, positive adjustments, personal development, academic success, and student persistence to graduation. This position of EOF Director is responsible for the budget development and administration for both the EOF Grant and its institutional budgets. They supervise the program staff and provide ongoing training and professional development to align with EOF regulations and standards. They develop and implement policies and procedures that facilitate the retention, transfer, and graduation of the target EOF population. They work collaboratively with the Office of Student Financial Assistance with regard to the appropriateness and adequacy of financial aid awards. They work alongside the Office of Admissions for the recruitment and yield of incoming students. The Director is responsible for the assessment and evaluation of all program components, the submission of all required materials, and serves as TCNJ's primary liaison to the EOF Central Office.   Main Responsibilities: Work with the EOF Associate Director and staff, as well as liaise with institutional partners to provide programming and support activities to serve the EOF student population. Review and development of program budgets for the TCNJ EOF Program, and work with the Business and Finance Services department at the College to ensure budgeting practices meet EOF regulations and standards. Use the EOF on-line supplemental roster to request, process, and certify EOF Article III student grant awards for eligible students: Assist in the coordination of EOF roster processing through EOF staff. Liaise with the TCNJ Office of Student Financial Assistance (OFSA) and OSHE/EOF staff to ensure rosters are processed as noted. Oversee the assessment and evaluation of program support and services, as well as the implementation of programming developed from the data gathered from assessments. Coordination for and submission of all required materials and reports to the EOF Central Office.  Required Qualifications:  Master's Degree in Higher Education or relevant field. Minimum of 3-5 years working as an administrator in EOF program .       Experience with budget management and grant reporting/administration.       Experience with program development/coordination, and demonstrated success with advising and program development for academically at-risk populations.       Experience with supervision of professional staff.       Experience in the planning, coordination, and facilitation of summer bridge programs.       Strong written and verbal communication skills.      Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in order to perform the essential functions of the position. If the requested accommodation(s) cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, the applicant may not be eligible for the position. Preferred Qualifications:   NJ EOF Director-level experience. Bilingual/Spanish. Familiarization with TCNJ policy, protocol, and academic landscape. Employer Qualifications:   Final offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and reference checks. Residency Requirement: In accordance with the New Jersey First Act P.L. 2011 c.70, effective September 1, 2011, new public employees in certain positions (faculty exempt) are required to obtain New Jersey residency within one (1) year of employment. Applicants must meet the requirements listed. A bout TCNJ TCNJ is a highly selective institution that has earned national recognition for its commitment to excellence. Founded in 1855, TCNJ has become an exemplar of the best in public higher education and is consistently acknowledged as one of the top comprehensive colleges in the nation. TCNJ currently is ranked as one of the 75 "Most Competitive" schools in the nation by Barron's Profiles of American Colleges and is rated the No. 1 public institution in the northern region of the country by U.S. News & World Report. TCNJ was named the #10 value in public higher education by the Princeton review in 2009 and, in 2006, was awarded a Phi Beta Kappa chapter - an honor shared by less than 10 percent of colleges and universities nationally. A strong liberal arts core forms the foundation for programs offered through TCNJ's seven schools - Arts & Communication; Business; Education; Humanities and Social Sciences; Science; Nursing, Health, and Exercise Science; and Engineering. TCNJ faculty members are teacher-scholars who share a commitment to liberal learning. TCNJ is located within an hour, by train, of New York City and Philadelphia. The College's campus is set on 289 tree-lined acres in suburban Ewing Township and is known for its natural beauty and has 39 major buildings.  Employee Benefits: As a member of The College of New Jersey Community, you will be a part of an exciting and rewarding public university career. Eligible full-time employees will be able to take advantage of a generous benefits package that includes health, welfare, and retirement benefits, including: Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental and prescription plans Generous leave entitlements program and Energy Savings Program  Employee and dependent Tuition Waiver and Reimbursement Program Pension, retirement, and deferred compensation plans, group life insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Employee affinity groups New Jersey State Employee Discount Program (Pet insurance, cell phone plan discounts, discounted amusement park tickets, etc.) Access to extensive learning opportunities  To view a comprehensive list of benefits available to employees, visit our Health Benefits Plans and Programs page to learn more! Application Instructions Qualified candidates should apply online at:  ****** and submit a letter of interest, resume (CV), as well as the names and contact information for three professional references. Applications will be considered until a viable candidate is selected.   Primary Location: Roscoe West Hall - EOF Work Locations: Roscoe West Hall - EOF (Roscoe West Hall - EOF) 2000 Pennington Rd Ewing Township, 08628 Job: Staff Organization: The College of New Jersey Job Posting: Nov 7, 2024, 1:12:55 PM