Assistant Director, EOF Program & Financial Aid Lead

Fairleigh Dickinson University; New Jersey; On-site; USD 56,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairleigh Dickinson University seeks an Assistant Director of the Educational Opportunity Fund Program/ Counselor/ Financial Aid Coordinator at Florham. The role combines academic advising and financial aid coordination for a cohort of disadvantaged students, under an Associate Director, to promote persistence and success.

The incumbent manages caseload needs, develops programs, and delivers workshops on transition issues, plus conducts financial aid presentations and reports, requiring strong

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree (or Baccalaureate with substitution) in Guidance/Counseling, Psychology, Education or related field.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience with academically and economically disadvantaged students preferred.
• Experience in college advisement, financial aid, and public speaking preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and written communications skills.
• Experience using computer systems for word processing, data management, and related applications.
• Must be able to work non-standard hours and a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive advising for academically and financially disadvantaged students to support persistence to graduation.
• Serve as case manager for a cohort of students and deliver programs, seminars, and workshops on adjustment and transition issues.
• Coordinate comprehensive financial aid/financial literacy services, including certifying and following up on grants and reviewing aid packages.
• Generate financial aid reports and present information; liaise with Financial Aid and HESAA.
• Utilize data analysis, assessments, and reporting to inform program improvements and public speaking engagements.

Education

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

Bachelor’s Degree with substitution

2+ years relevant experience

College advisement experience

Public speaking experience

Data analysis / reporting

Computer systems proficiency

Flexibility in schedule

Job description

Fairleigh Dickinson University seeks an Assistant Director of the Educational Opportunity Fund Program/ Counselor/ Financial Aid Coordinator at Florham. The role combines academic advising and financial aid coordination for a cohort of disadvantaged students, under an Associate Director, to promote persistence and success.

The incumbent manages caseload needs, develops programs, and delivers workshops on transition issues, plus conducts financial aid presentations and reports, requiring strong