The New School Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program is a New York State Education Department–funded program that offers financial, academic, and socio-emotional support for five years of undergraduate study and related educational activities. It is designed specifically for economically and educationally disadvantaged students who might not meet traditional college admissions criteria but demonstrate promise and potential for academic achievement and success.
At The New School, the HEOP office is housed under the Office of Equity and Belonging in which they will coordinate, evaluate, and administer academic, and operational activities of the program to foster student growth and success. Temporary HEOP Coach is a part-time role (up to 28 hours a week) and will report to the Associate Provost for Equity & Belonging from October 2024 through December 2024, with potential for possible extension.
The New School is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and particularly seeks applications from positive professionals with a genuine interest in working with a diverse population of students of underrepresented groups.
Responsibilities:
Supervise the HEOP Graduate Assistant
Assist Associate Provost for Equity and Belonging with gathering data and preparing required annual reports for NYSED
Design, manage, and facilitate college success workshops
Facilitate weekly staff meetings, attend one-on-one meetings with the Associate Provost for Equity and Belonging as well as professional development opportunities
Manage retention initiatives for HEOP students including but not limited to attending college fairs, interviewing prospective students, and reviewing financial eligibility documentation in collaboration with the Associate Provost for Equity and Belonging
Provide academic, personal, financial, crisis, and career advice and planning in collaboration with academic support services, and college deans leading to the retention and graduation of a caseload of HEOP students and maintaining accurate case files on each student in the caseload.
Collaborate with the Office of Financial Aid, Student Accounts, and Registrar to support students in completing all financial and state aid applications while adhering to all institutional and federal financial deadlines
Serve as a liaison with faculty, tutors, staff, and administration to monitor student progress
Provide operational and programmatic support for the First Generation Program as needed
Work Mode: Hybrid/Split – Employees hired for this position have a regularly scheduled, consistent percentage of time on campus (ex 1-4x/week) and also work some of the time remotely.
Salary Range:
$25 per hour
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications/Abilities:
Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, or related field with 4-5 years experience in educational program management
Demonstrated ability to develop academic and other programs for opportunity programs
Demonstrated ability to manage administrative and supervisory experience in a fast-paced working environment
Experience with grant management, developing and managing budgets
Excellent communication skills, organizational skills, computer skills, and attention to detail
Must work occasional evenings and weekends in support of programs, activities, conferences, and training
Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, Google, applications, and marketing/flier software
Demonstrated project management, and time management skills, with the ability to manage the details of multiple projects
Ability to work easily and effectively with staff and faculty colleagues across the College while adhering to the highest standards of professionalism
Demonstrated ability to engage in active listening, be a team player, reinforce boundaries with students, and exude a great deal of flexibility and adaptability
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in Higher Education, Counseling, Social Work, or related field 4-5 years experience in educational program management
Skilled in Canvas, Tableau, Banner and DegreeWorks
The New School, a leading university in downtown New York City, offers degree and nondegree academic programs in design, the social sciences, the liberal arts, management, the arts, and media. Students benefit from small classes, superior resources, and renowned faculty members who practice what they teach. Continuing education courses and public programs place the university at the center of New York’s cultural and intellectual life.
