Mount Saint Mary College Hiring for Associate Director of HEOP at Newburgh, NY, US Full Time

Job Title:        Associate Director, HEOP/CSTEP Program

Reports to:     Assistant Vice President for Students/ Director, HEOP/CSTEP Program

Status:            Exempt, Full Time

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Plan and execute all HEOP/ CSTEP recruitment activities.  Work with Admissions to facilitate student recruitment and acceptance. Assist the Director in selecting students for the program.Oversee day-to-day management of HEOP/ CSTEP. Supervise part-time student interns and work-study students.Responsible for marketing HEOP/CSTEP via social media platforms.Responsible for organizing and implementing the Summer Academic Institute (SAI) for HEOP students.Plan community outreach and recruitment events with local high schools and student service organizations. Assist in soliciting student participation in activities.Provide academic counseling to HEOP/CSTEP students as needed.Monitor academic status of students; contact student and faculty to discuss academic problems, analyze incoming student academic progress reports.Maintain communication and coordination with HEOP/CSTEP and similar programs as appropriate.Assist in preparation of institutional and state reports. Assist Director in ensuring that CSTEP Program guidelines are followed and objectives are met.   Align program goals with CSTEP Advisory Board.Develop students’ leadership skills through the HEOP and CSTEP Leadership Councils.Perform other related duties as recommended by HEOP/CSTEP Director.Actively support the mission of Mount Saint Mary College, which provides a liberal arts education in the Catholic and Dominican intellectual tradition.

 

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution (Master’ preferred).Work experience in an opportunity program of a social services organization that serves a similar student population.Academic advising and/or student counseling experience to promote academic success.A general understanding of student retention theory and the needs of first-generation students from historically disadvantaged backgrounds. Proficiency in MS Office suite, email, and internet software. Willingness to work some evenings and weekends.