Counselor EOF

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Upload Resume or Curriculum Vitae for automatic population of information to the application. The contact information, work experience, and education listed on your Resume/CV will be parsed and input into your Montclair application. Review information and double-check all fields containing information that the system parsed – the software is intelligent, but you need to verify that the data is accurate. In the “My Experience” section, you will find a Resume/CV upload option where you can submit your cover letter and all other supporting documents. Note: If you have an expansive CV, we recommend that you apply manually and only include the positions you have held in the last ten (10) years . You will then be able to attach your Resume/CV, as well as all other supporting documentation in the "My Experience" section of your application. Job Description SUMMARY Reporting to the  Director of EOF, the EOF Counselor, serves as an academic advisor and provides career, financial aid, personal, and social support to assigned students, referring them to appropriate University resources as needed. The Counselor collaborates with the EOF team to develop and implement student engagement and success initiatives that support the academic achievement and holistic development of EOF scholars. This position provides comprehensive support services from enrollment through graduation in direct support of the mission and goals of the Educational Opportunity Fund Program and the University.   The EOF Counselor also assists with the collection, research, and analysis of program data; prepares reports for the Office of the Secretary of Higher Education (OSHE)/EOF Central Office; completes projects and other related assignments.  PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Serve as the primary case manager and academic advisor for a cohort of EOF scholars. Provide comprehensive academic, career, financial aid, personal, and social support services that promote student persistence, retention, and timely degree completion. Facilitate the successful transition of incoming EOF first-year, transfer, and readmitted students through individual and group advising sessions. Manage all aspects of the assigned student caseload, including enrollment monitoring, roster management, referrals, academic success planning, and student outreach. Develop and implement individualized intervention plans for students with less than full-time enrollment, Early Alert notifications, academic probation or dismissal appeals, separation status, and post-graduation transitions. Manage the EOF state grant roster for the assigned caseload by verifying student eligibility and enrollment, and awarding, adjusting, or removing EOF grants in NJFAMS in accordance with state regulations and institutional policies. Maintain ongoing communication with students to resolve eligibility and verification issues in a timely manner. Develop, coordinate, and…