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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee tuition grant

Health/dental/vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan contributions

Employer-paid life insurance

Long term disability benefits

Job summary

Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Metropolitan Campus in Teaneck seeks an Asst Director of the Educational Opportunity Fund Program/Counselor/Recruitment Coordinator-Metro to lead services for academically and financially disadvantaged students.

The role combines case management, advising, and recruitment activities, with responsibility for program development, workshops, and supporting persistence to graduation.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Guidance/Counseling, Psychology, Education, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience with academically and economically disadvantaged students preferred.
• Experience in college recruitment, admissions, advisement, and workshops preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Experience using computer systems for word processing, data management, and related applications.
• Available to work non-standard hours with a flexible schedule as needed.
• A valid driver’s license and ability to travel to off-site locations.
• Employment contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive program for academically and financially disadvantaged students.
• Serve as a case manager for a cohort of students with academic, career, and financial advising.
• Manage caseload needs and deliver programs, seminars, and workshops on adjustment and transition.
• Enhance student persistence, retention, and performance.
• As Recruitment Coordinator, participate in admissions activities related to EOF recruitment.
• As Academic Coordinator, oversee academic components and provide academic support to participants.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Flexibility

Driver's license

Education

Master’s Degree in Guidance/Counseling or related field

Baccalaureate Degree with relevant experience may substitute

Job description

Posting Details

Job Title: Asst Director of Educational Opportunity FundProgram/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 thatincludes: employee tuition grant, health/dental/RX/visioninsurance, paid time off, retirement plan contributions, employerpaid life insurance and long term disability benefits, as well asvarious voluntary benefits including but not limited tosupplemental life insurance, commuter benefits, long term care, andFSA / HSA .

Status: Full-Time

Months Worked: 12 Month

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Campus Director of the EducationalOpportunity Fund Program, the incumbent is responsible forproviding a comprehensive program for academically and financiallydisadvantaged students. Serving as a case manager to a cohort ofstudents, the Assistant Director will provide academic, career, andfinancial advising to assigned students to ensure persistence tograduation. The incumbent will also manage all aspects of caseloadneeds, including providing programs, seminars, and workshopsregarding adjustment and transition issues related to academic andstudent development, to enhance student success (persistence,retention, and performance). As Recruitment Coordinator, theincumbent will participate in all aspects of the admissions processas it relates to EOF recruitment. As Academic Coordinator, theincumbent will also oversee the academic component and provideacademic support to all program participants.

Required Qualifications

• 1. Master’s Degree in Guidance/Counseling, Psychology, Education,or other appropriate academic disciplines. A Baccalaureate Degreeand relevant experience may be substituted for the Master’sDegree.
• 2. A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience working withacademically and economically disadvantaged students ispreferred.
• 3. Experience in college recruitment, admission, advisement, andfacilitating workshops, preferred.
• 4. Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communicationskills.
• 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 flexibleschedule as needed.
• 7. A valid driver’s license is required, and the ability to travelto off-site locations as needed.
• 8. Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check.Candidates for hire will be required to sign a waiver authorizingbackground check.

Hours Worked

35

Posting Date

09/01/2026

Application Types Accepted

Application for Employment

Supplemental Questions

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Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter