An EOF Leader (EL) supports the EOF staff as a member of the team, representing both Ocean County College (OCC) and the Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF). EL's guide, inform, and support other EOF students toward their goals. They assist staff and may be required to perform basic office functions as well as assisting with group decorum and function. EL's facilitate at least one team-building/welcome activity. A joint
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conference, EOF leaders should be able to work well with others in a team setting, creating a welcoming, engaging, and inclusive experience for all participants. EL's play an active role in shaping the conference environment, developing meaningful connections between OCC and Stockton EOF communities, and serving as ambassadors for the program. EL's should model professionalism, empathy, and leadership while bringing energy and enthusiasm to the event. EL's act in a manner that is becoming of a paraprofessional and role model. This is a high-profile position; termination may be made immediately as warranted for behavior that is detrimental to the EOF community and/or the College. EL's must be an alumni of OCC's EOF program. Participate in EOF Leadership Training Develop and facilitate workshops Develop evaluations Assist EOF staff as requested Role model positive, engaged behavior Develop and present workshops Give direction(s) All other duties as assigned Must be an alumni of OCC's EOF Program If currently enrolled at a college/university/institution, must have GPA of 2.0 or higher Comfortable with public speaking Attended EOF, EOFPANJ, or OCC Leadership Conferences Experience working with diverse communities Prior related work experience