Assistant Director of Academic Counseling- Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) - Siena University

Siena College • Loudonville, NY

77d • $62,410 • Remote

About The Position

Siena University invites applications for the full-time position of Assistant Director of Academic Counseling for the Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP). The role of this position is to provide academic, financial and career counseling to a diverse student population. This position supports the retention of underrepresented populations through counseling, mentoring and programming. The Assistant Director of Academic Counseling will be responsible for creating, coordinating and facilitating our Peer Mentoring program, academic/career workshops, Student Lobby Day program and Alumni Speaker series events during the academic school year. In addition, this position is the lead and oversees all summer program workshops during our 5 weeks summer program, in addition to managing social media projects as assigned. This role is responsible for managing, supervising, making decisions and acting as program liaison with all university personnel and outside constituents in the absence of the HEOP Director and Associate Director.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills required.
• Experience working with a diverse student population on a college campus is desirable.
• Experience in HEOP/EOP or similar opportunity programs is a plus.
• Comfortability facilitating workshops and managing social media platforms.
• A background screening will be required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in HEOP/EOP or similar opportunity programs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic, financial, and career counseling to a diverse student population.
• Support the retention of underrepresented populations through counseling, mentoring, and programming.
• Create, coordinate, and facilitate the Peer Mentoring program.
• Organize academic/career workshops and Student Lobby Day program.
• Facilitate Alumni Speaker series events during the academic year.
• Oversee all summer program workshops during the 5-week summer program.
• Manage social media projects as assigned.
• Act as program liaison with university personnel and outside constituents in the absence of the HEOP Director and Associate Director.

Benefits

• Retirement plan contribution equal to 10% of eligible participant's compensation after meeting eligibility requirements.
• Tuition reimbursement and exchange opportunities for eligible employees, spouses, and dependents.
• Work schedule includes half-day Fridays in the summer and an expansive holiday schedule, including up to two weeks off during winter break.
• Complimentary breakfast Thursdays in the dining hall.
• Access to University community lectures and productions.
• Complimentary gym and library memberships.
• Discounted and complimentary tickets to Siena Division I sporting events.
• Opportunities for remote work may be available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree