EOF Academic Counselor & Student Success Coach

Montclair State University; Bloomfield (NJ); On-site; USD 69,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Montclair State University seeks an EOF Counselor to provide academic advising and holistic support to EOF scholars, guiding them from enrollment to graduation while coordinating with the EOF team on student engagement and success initiatives.

The role involves managing caseloads, developing intervention plans, overseeing EOF grants, and preparing OSHE/EOF Central Office reports, with opportunities for professional development and campus collaboration.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum three years of professional experience in higher education, education, or a related field.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, social justice, and student success.
• Strong counseling skills.
• Ability to establish rapport with students and work in both individual and group formats.
• Asset-based approach to supporting students, families, and communities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment, with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated experience developing working relationships with internal and external partners.
• Proficient computer skills, including Google Workspace, email and calendar platforms, Zoom, Adobe, and Navigate/Canvas, with familiarity with student information systems such as Workday and Banner.
• Ability to work on a flexible schedule to accommodate evening or weekend programming activities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary case manager and academic advisor for a cohort of EOF scholars.
• Provide comprehensive academic, career, financial aid, personal, and social support services.
• Facilitate the transition of incoming EOF students through advising sessions.
• Manage all aspects of the assigned student caseload, including enrollment monitoring, roster management, referrals, and outreach.
• Develop and implement individualized intervention plans for students with specific needs.
• Manage the EOF state grant roster by verifying eligibility and handling grants in NJFAMS.
• Maintain ongoing communication with students to resolve eligibility issues.
• Develop and facilitate student success and leadership programming.
• Advise the EOF GEMS women's leadership program and coordinate student participation in events.
• Develop and facilitate workshops addressing academic success and college adjustment.

Skills

Counseling skills

Student advising

Equity and inclusion

Communication

Organization

Adaptability

Collaboration

Google Workspace

Navigate/Canvas

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Google Workspace

Workday

Banner

Zoom

Navigate/Canvas

Adobe

Job description

Montclair State University seeks an EOF Counselor to provide academic advising and holistic support to EOF scholars, guiding them from enrollment to graduation while coordinating with the EOF team on student engagement and success initiatives.

The role involves managing caseloads, developing intervention plans, overseeing EOF grants, and preparing OSHE/EOF Central Office reports, with opportunities for professional development and campus collaboration.