The Assistant Director and Counselor

Job Description

 

The Assistant Director/Counselor assists with the administration of the department including developing & managing a calendar of diverse events and activities in support of the students’ academic, professional and personal development, and helps facilitate a sense of community among the students and staff.

This individual also has primary responsibility for the counseling and tutoring programs within the department

 

The Assistant Director/Counselor will


* Serve as the primary counselor providing individual and group counseling, and other related support.



* Manage a comprehensive tutoring program, including assessing the tutoring needs of the students and responding accordingly; recruit, hire, train, and supervise tutors.


* Work closely with the Office of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) to enable students to receive appropriate assistance.



* Partner with the Department Director to manage all aspects of the planning and operation of two summer programs.



* Collaborate with student organizations, University departments and external organizations to host developmental workshops and seminars throughout the academic year.


* Assist the Undergraduate Admissions-EOF liaison, and Assistant Director of Financial aid with select recruitment activities, and to evaluate financial eligibility of students for EOF


* Collaborate with Office of Undergraduate Academics and Academic Support Center to track students’ academic performance and progress.



* Complete and submit EOF annual performance report to EOF Central office.


* Arrange and accompany EOF students to off campus events and celebrations.


* Keep current with student development research, trends etc.

and recommend/implement related initiatives.



* Contribute to budget forecasting and planning.


* Perform the duties of director in their absence.


* Supervise department’s graduate assistant


* Complete other tasks as needed.


* Additionally, the position will require some evening and weekend hours.

 

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include:


* Bachelor’s degree and one to three years related experience; master’s degree preferred.


* Proficient in the use of Microsoft 365 Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.


* Strong organizational, communication (oral and written), and technology skills.


* Ability to multitask and use initiative effectively, and to work independently, and as part of a team.


* Professionalism, creativity, and strong interpersonal skills


* Fluency in a second language (Spanish preferred) desired.



Department
Stevens Technical Enrichment Program

Compensation Range
In compliance with the New Jersey Wage Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $53,600.00 - $73,266.67.

This range represents the University’s good faith estimate of possible compensation at the time of ...