HEOP Advisor

About the Organization
At Vaughn College, our mission is to educate and train future leaders in the futureproof fields of engineering and technology, management and aviation. The college strives to provide a dynamic learning environment built on our aeronautical heritage that inspires a diverse and committed community of students to achieve success as leaders in the industries we serve. Just minutes from Manhattan, Vaughn College is in the heart of New York City in Queens, NY, adjacent to LaGuardia Airport.

Queens is one of New York's most fascinating boroughs and has been ranked as the 'number one' US travel destination and the nation's single most diverse county.

What separates Vaughn College from other institutions is our uniquely committed faculty who come to the classroom with extensive experience in such fields as engineering, manufacturing, aviation, management and communications. Working closely with the industries we serve, Vaughn has developed rigorous curricula that incorporate the latest technology as well as the knowledge you need to succeed in your chosen profession.

We provide traditional degrees as well as professional, technical and certification programs that prepare our graduates for successful careers. Most importantly, a degree from Vaughn College provides the critical, analytical and communication skills that form the foundation for a lifetime of success. Our graduates have gone on to become leaders in many major industries. More than 98 percent of our graduates are employed or continue their education, 78 percent in their field of study, within one year of graduation.

Vaughn College has a six-acre campus and is convenient to major transportation routes. As part of the institution's strategic plan, a 200-bed residential hall has been built, enabling students to live and pursue their chosen field of study on campus.

Description

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following:

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.

• Interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers.

• Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.

• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other supervisors, coworkers, customers, vendors, agencies, etc.

Position purpose

Develop and implement activities, programs, and services for students eligible for the Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP). Assist in implementing services and activities to improve student achievement, retention, and graduation.? Assist with HEOP activities for the Summer Institute.? Assist in monitoring and reconciling program budgets and preparation of reports for New York State.

Major Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks

1. Deliver programs and activities to students eligible for the HEOP program. Produce and disseminate literature promoting opportunities for HEOP participants.

2.?

Provide one-on-one academic counseling to HEOP participants. Review participants' academic progress and special needs and devise intervention strategies; consult with faculty, counseling center staff, and other College staff and administrators regarding strategies for students deemed at-risk. Assist with class registration

3. Assist with the selection of prospective HEOP participants by processing and reviewing applications.

4. Collect and verify financial documentation for all matriculating freshman HEOP participants. Host regular financial aid discussions to ensure that all continuing participants complete the appropriate financial aid forms by the established deadlines.

5. Develop and implement appropriate interventions for HEOP participants such as academic workshops, personal and professional seminars, cultural events, faculty/professional mentoring interventions, and community services activities. Collaborate with the Office of Student Engagement and Multicultural Affairs, Career Services and the various schools regarding effective delivery of student development interventions. Make all provisions for student travel. Accompany students as warranted.

6. Find and share opportunities and programs for participants to receive academic, career, financial, and personal counseling. Consult with and make referrals to?

Academic Advising Center, Tutoring Services, Student Financial Services, faculty advisors, Career Services, Disability Services, and the Office of Counseling and Wellness, as examples; document records of service for program students, as applicable and appropriate.

7.?

As requested, assist with updating and monitoring program budgets. Collect, organize and analyze data on current HEOP participants and program graduates.? Maintain accurate, auditable records and produce annual retention and other reports. A strong ability to meet all deadlines for the submission of all reports is required.?

8. Assist with planning and coordinating HEOP activities for the Summer Academy and…