Site Director - NJIT

C001 New Jersey Institute of Technology; United States; On-site; USD 64,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

New Jersey Institute of Technology is seeking a Site Director for the NJ GEAR UP/College Bound program. You will oversee grant- funded activities at assigned sites, coordinating mentoring, counseling, and field trips for grades 6 through first-year college.

Under the NJGU/CB Director, you will develop curricula, manage data, and support enrollment and student outcomes while working evenings and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; five years’ experience in a dynamic environment.
• Experience in counseling, curriculum development, and educational services.
• Experience supervising personnel and managing budgets.

Responsibilities

• Increase college enrollment and retention for NJ GEAR UP/College Bound.
• Plan, implement and evaluate programs at school sites per grant policies.
• Supervise programs, conduct staff meetings, and evaluate activities.

Skills

Management skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Site Director - NJIT

Department: NJ Gear UP/College Bound

Reports To: Dir NJ Gear UP/College Bound

Position Summary: Under the leadership of the NJGU/CB Director, the Site Director is responsible for the effective implementation and achievement of all goals, objectives, and standards associated with the NJ GEAR UP/College Bound grant program for assigned grade levels at targeted school sites, campus-based and other approved program locations. The NJ GEAR UP/College Bound program provides academic instruction, mentoring, tutorial, counseling services as well cultural and educational day and overnight field trips to students in grades six (6) through freshman year of college virtually, on NJIT campus and at designated NJ GEAR UP/College Bound target Schools. The Academic Year Session includes 20 weeks of weekday and Saturday services operating from September to June. The Summer Session operates up to 30 hours a week for six (6) weeks July to Mid-August. This position is expected to work weekends and evening hours as needed. Participation in overnight field trips/college tours is required.

Essential Functions

• Increasing college enrollment and retention among students enrolled in the NJ GEAR UP/College Bound grant program.
• Assisting in the planning, implementation and evaluation of programs, activities and services at school sites in accordance with all policies, regulations, procedures and expectations associated with the grant, NJIT and CPCP.
• Supervising school site programs and activities; conducting professional development and staff meetings; and observing and evaluating activities, programs and services.
• Coordinating mentoring program activities, student recruitment, counseling activities, admissions and parent programs/ services.
• Collecting, analyzing and maintaining student data, including report cards, test scores and Personal Educational Plans (PEPs) to improve service delivery to students and increase student outcomes.
• Assisting in developing and managing budgets.

Additional Functions

• Assisting in developing program proposals and preparing reports.
• Developing and implementing curriculum.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned.

Prerequisite Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 5 years’ experience or equivalent in a dynamic fast-paced environment.
• Experience with counseling, curriculum development, and the application of best practices in the delivery of programs, strategies and services to increase student interest and success, as well as enrollment in post-secondary education.
• Experience with the supervision of personnel as well as budget development and management.
• Strong management, development, planning, and organizational skills.
• Effective verbal and written communications, computer technology and stakeholder relations skills.
• Strong management, development, planning, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Work Suite (Drive, Calendar, and Gmail), and other software packages as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree.
• Experience working in STEM and/or K-20 education.
• Fluency in Spanish speaking, reading, and writing skills.

Union

Professional Staff Association (PSA)

Range

Professional Staff -20

Compensation

$64,000.00 - $103,804.00

FLSA

Exempt

Time Type

Full time

Pay Rate

Salary

Additional Information

As an EEO employer NJIT is committed to building a diverse and inclusive teaching, research, and working environment and strongly encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women. Employment at NJIT is subject to the provisions of New Jersey First Act which mandates new employees, who are not NJ residents, to establish primary residence in New Jersey within one year of their appointment to certain positions. The law does not apply to any individual employed at NJIT on a temporary or per semester basis as a visiting or adjunct professor, teacher, lecturer, researcher or administrator. For more information on the act. If special accommodations are needed in applying for a position, please visit the Department of Human Resources located in Fenster Hall, 5th Floor, University Heights, Newark, NJ 07102 or call [phone]. If you have questions, please email the Human Resources Department at [e-mail]. Information regarding NJIT campus security, personal safety, and fire safety including topics such as, disciplinary procedures, crime prevention, NJIT Police law enforcement authority, crime reporting policies, and crime statistics for the most recent three year period is available on the NJIT Department of Public Safety here. NJIT is an E-Verify employer and uses E-Verify to confirm work authorization of each new hire. When you work at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), you become part of a dynamic and innovative community dedicated to advancing education, research, and technological excellence. Recognized as New Jersey’s premier public polytechnic university, NJIT serves a diverse population of over 12,000 students across six colleges and schools, offering a forward-thinking academic environment in the heart of Newark, just minutes from New York City. At NJIT, we are committed to fostering a workplace culture rooted in inclusion, collaboration, and excellence. Employees are empowered to grow professionally, contribute to meaningful work, and support a mission that shapes the future of technology, education, and research. Learn more about what we offer here!