Yasmin Acosta
Assistant Director Educational Opportunity Fund (Eof) @Fairleigh Dickinson University
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WORK HISTORY
Assistant Director Educational Opportunity Fund (Eof) @Fairleigh Dickinson University
Provide one-on-one career and academic counseling to a diverse cohort of students from academically and economically underrepresented backgrounds, supporting their personal and professional growth.• Teach a credit-bearing course that focuses on career success, college readiness, and leadership development.• Create and present professional development workshops on key topics, including resume and cover letter writing, job & internship search strategies, interviewing techniques, LinkedIn optimization, networking, and professional branding.• Develop and implement initiatives to enhance student persistence, retention, and graduation rates, while minimizing time-to-degree for program participants.• Partner with Admissions in planning and implementing all phases of the EOF recruitment process.• Assist in managing the annual four-week summer enrichment bridge program, overseeing orientation activities, counseling sessions, and the creation and presentation of professional development workshops.• Collaborate with FDU’s Academic Support and Wellness Centers to connect students with tutoring, disability accommodations, and mental health counseling, ensuring holistic support as needed.• Prepare reports and ensure compliance with EOF grant requirements and state regulations.• Manage the department\'s Instagram account to enhance student engagement and outreach efforts.• Initiated and developed an ongoing \"Student Spotlight\" series featuring EOF students, celebrating their achievements and strengthening community pride.
EDUCATION
Drew University
MEd - Education (Equity & Culture)
Fairleigh Dickinson University
M.A. in Creative Writing & Literature
Rutgers University
B.A. in English & Psychology
Drew University
M.Litt in Literature
Fairleigh Dickinson University
M.A. in Higher Education Administration
ABOUT YASMIN ACOSTA
Career services leader, academic advisor, and educator with a strong commitment to…
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