Founded by the Sisters of Charity of New York, the College of Mount Saint Vincent is an academically excellent, authentically inclusive, Catholic and ecumenical liberal arts college. The College combines a strong core curriculum with a full array of majors in the liberal arts and, within the tradition of liberal education, selected professional fields of study.
At Mount Saint Vincent, a student’s education extends beyond knowledge, skills, and preparation for work. We seek the development of the whole person. In the spirit of Vincent de Paul and Elizabeth Ann Seton, we foster an understanding of our common humanity, a commitment to human dignity, and a full appreciation of our obligations to each other.
Through its School of Professional and Continuing Studies, the College extends its primary undergraduate mission by offering high quality graduate studies in business, education and nursing and an array of undergraduate and certificate programs serving non-traditional students.
Job Description:
The Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) is a partnership between the College of Mount Saint Vincent and the New York State Education Department (NYSED). This program is designed for students who have the potential and drive to further their education, but due to limited academic and financial resources, would not otherwise have the opportunity to attend college. The goal of HEOP is to retain and graduate promising students who will succeed at the college level and beyond.
Responsibilities:
- The HEOP director is responsible for providing leadership to HEOP and for the management of the contract and all related HEOP activities. These activities include but are not limited to: on-site management of HEOP; management of the budget and amendments; planning, development, implementation and evaluation of programs and services; the hiring and supervision of staff; coordination of internal and external partnerships (e.g. IHE departments, high schools, community-based organizations et cetera); HEOP student recruitment, admissions and financial aid processes including student eligibility determination; data collection and reporting; and public relations
- Administer support services program while maintaining state guidelines
- Supervise staff of three full-time administrators
- Organize data and prepare for multiple reports throughout the year. Develop yearly operating budget and track account payables and receivables
- Serve on administrative committees within the College
- Evaluate progress of established state objectives
- Work in close conjunction with the Dean of the Undergraduate College to ensure accurate and efficient program evaluation and expansion
- Develop program and educational activities to meet the continually changing needs of students
- Develop and maintain academic student profiles and counseling reports, including preliminary diagnostic assessments, goal-setting, academic progress reports and service referrals
- Act as supervisory staff in the provision of individual and group counseling to students on academic, cultural, and personal issues
- Other duties are as assigned
Requirements
- The candidate must possess a Master Degree in education, higher education administration, counseling or a related field
- Two to five years’ experience working in higher education
- Experience with post-secondary education and working with high-risk students, preferably students who are first generation or low income
- Experience managing a budget and monitoring expenditures
- Accurate record keeping. Must be available for evening and weekend activities
- Extensive knowledge of Microsoft office applications
Benefits
The allotted salary for this role is within the range of $65,000 – $68,000
- Vacation and Sick days
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (HRA)
- Enhanced Short Term Disability Insurance
- 100% employer sponsored Long Term Disability
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program