Assistant Director, EOF Program | Counselor & Financial Aid

Fairleigh Dickinson University; Madison (NJ); On-site; USD 56,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition grant

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Rx coverage

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan contributions

Life insurance

Long term disability

Job summary

Fairleigh Dickinson University Florham Campus seeks an Asst Director of EOF Program/Counselor/Financial Aid Coordinator to provide a comprehensive program for academically and financially disadvantaged students. You will serve as case manager, offering academic, career, and financial advising to ensure persistence to graduation.

The role includes managing caseload, facilitating programs and workshops, and coordinating financial aid services, reports, and literacy initiatives with Financial Aid

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Guidance/Counseling, Psychology, Education (or equivalent with relevant experience).
• Minimum of 2 years working with academically and economically disadvantaged students preferred.
• Experience in college advisement, financial aid, and public speaking preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Experience using computer systems for word processing and data management.
• Able to work non-standard hours and a flexible schedule as needed.
• Background check required with waiver signed if hired.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive program for academically and financially disadvantaged students as a case manager.
• Offer academic, career, and financial advising to assigned students to promote persistence to graduation.
• Manage caseload needs and deliver programs, seminars, and workshops on adjustment and transition issues.
• Coordinate comprehensive financial aid/financial literacy services, review aid award letters, and generate financial aid reports.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

Master’s Degree in Guidance/Counseling, Psychology, Education

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Fairleigh Dickinson University Florham Campus seeks an Asst Director of EOF Program/Counselor/Financial Aid Coordinator to provide a comprehensive program for academically and financially disadvantaged students. You will serve as case manager, offering academic, career, and financial advising to ensure persistence to graduation.

The role includes managing caseload, facilitating programs and workshops, and coordinating financial aid services, reports, and literacy initiatives with Financial Aid