Site Director, Gear Up & College Readiness Programs

New Jersey Institute of Technology; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

New Jersey Institute of Technology in Newark seeks a Site Director to lead the NJ GEAR UP/College Bound program at assigned school sites and campus locations. You will implement goals, supervise program activities, coordinate mentoring, counseling, and admissions activities, and manage student data to improve outcomes.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience, strong leadership, budgeting, and communication skills, with willingness to work evenings and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience with counseling, curriculum development, and program service delivery.
• Experience supervising personnel and managing budgets.
• Strong communication, planning and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead NJ GEAR UP/College Bound program at assigned sites.
• Supervise school site programs and staff; conduct PD and meetings.
• Coordinate mentoring, counseling, admissions, and parent programs/services.
• Collect and analyze student data to improve outcomes and enrollment.
• Assist in developing and managing budgets.

Skills

Counseling

Curriculum development

Budget management

Staff supervision

Program planning

Communication skills

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Data management software

Job description

New Jersey Institute of Technology in Newark seeks a Site Director to lead the NJ GEAR UP/College Bound program at assigned school sites and campus locations. You will implement goals, supervise program activities, coordinate mentoring, counseling, and admissions activities, and manage student data to improve outcomes.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience, strong leadership, budgeting, and communication skills, with willingness to work evenings and