Director Educational Program

Onondaga Community College Job Posting:
Director of the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) Title

• Position:
  Director of the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)
• Category:
  Professional Administrator
• Department:
  Academic & Student Affairs
• Location:
  
  Syracuse, NY
• Posted:
  Oct 14, 2025
• Closes:
  Open Until Filled
• Type:
  Full Time - 12 Months
• Position

About Onondaga Community College:

Onondaga Community College, located in Syracuse, NY, is a college of the State University of New York (SUNY) system and one of 30 locally sponsored community colleges throughout New York State. Onondaga County is our sponsor. We offer two‑year degree programs that serve as transfer opportunities to baccalaureate degree programs at four‑year campuses or for direct entry to the workforce. We also offer certificate programs that can generally be completed in one year.

Onondaga is a diverse educational learning community. We are committed to creating and maintaining an atmosphere where individuality is not only recognized – but encouraged – to contribute to the fabric of the campus environment. We continue to serve the educational and economic development needs of the region and proudly boast more than 40,000 alumni.

Job Description:

The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) is a multifaceted program with the primary mission of supporting historically underrepresented students in their educational pathway, including admission to EOP, transition to college, academic success, retention, and degree completion.

The primary responsibility of the Director, EOP is the administration of the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP), ensuring compliance with the guidelines and policies of the NY State Department of Education, NY State Office of Opportunity Programs, and OCC. The Director collaborates with academic departments, student engagement and enrollment offices. The Director demonstrates a commitment to ensuring that economically and educationally disadvantaged students receive the services needed to accomplish their academic and career goals.

• Provide leadership, manage overall planning, and supervise all staff, activities and program development for EOP, including a summer program and orientation program for students and parents. These activities also include, but are not limited to, program design, tutoring, counseling, mentoring, academic advising, and career/transfer advising.
• Coordinate with the Recruitment and Admissions Office in recruiting and identifying potential EOP students, and coordinate with the Financial Aid Office and Student Accounts on financial eligibility, financial aid and related issues for EOP students.
• Review prospective EOP students’ applications and documentation for EOP admission and determine which applicants are to be accepted within the established parameters including the number of students OCC has contracted to serve.
• Coordinate with EOP counselors and faculty appropriate advisement and counseling activities for EOP students. Ensure Retention Alert Instructor Reports are obtained and provided to the assigned EOP counselors for follow‑up. Work closely with counselors/staff ensuring thorough and accurate data maintenance.
• Initiate and implement enrichment activities for EOP students, in concert with EOP counselors and other student services professionals, and in alignment with campus retention strategies for underserved populations.
• Develop and maintain contact with community agencies, transfer institutions, and other EOP directors. Complete transfer verifications for other colleges’ EOP offices in a timely manner.
• Prepare annual EOP Summer Institute proposal in accordance with NYS guidelines and campus priorities; oversee the Summer Institute to ensure quality experience for participants and adherence to funding source expectations and budget.
• Complete all EOP reporting accurately and on time. This includes all NY State Office of Opportunity, all NY State Department of Education, and all OCC reports (budget, semester enrollment, summer, and final reports, monthly contact/progress data).
• Collaborate with the Institutional Research & Planning office to address any discrepancies in individual…