Coordinator, KellyStrul Emerging Scholars Program

Florida Atlantic University

Job Location:

Boca Raton, FL - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 43014 - 45000

Posted on: 17 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Coordinator for the Kelly/Strul Emerging Scholars Program. - Boca Raton FL.

The Coordinator for the Kelly/Strul Emerging Scholars Program is responsible for coordinating programs events and engagement initiatives that increase the retention and matriculation of program participants within the Kelly/Strul Emerging Scholars program. This position reports directly to and works closely with the Assistant Director of First-Generation Student Success to engage program participants in a meaningful college experience aimed at accomplishing the program mission of graduating low-income first-generation college students debt-free. Additionally the Coordinator supports all aspects of the program to include recruitment graduation and philanthropic programming while specifically coaching freshmen and sophomore participants through the 17-point pathway program curriculum.

Responsibilities within the Kelly/Strul Emerging Scholars program include:

Providing support to the Kelly/Strul Scholars selection and recruitment process.
Facilitating Kelly/Strul orientation sessions onboarding meet-ups and programming in collaboration with the Kelly/Strul Registered Student Organization.
Provide support to the Assistant Director in the co-facilitation of the First-Generation SLS Course curriculum and class instruction.
Management of the peer-to-peer mentoring program to ensure participants are intentionally paired with a mentor.
Monitoring student progress and creating intervention strategies through the Kelly/Strul Academic Success Retention Plan.
Communicating regularly with students and ensuring they are aware of programs that may be counted towards their curriculum requirements.
Developing program engagement and touch-point programs that align with the 17-point pathway program curriculum.
Maintain accurate records and host regular meetings with students to maintain a pulse of their overall collegiate experience and progress within the program specifically focusing on students under 60 credit hours of study.
Provide support and representation at Office of First-Generation Student Success events during the summer fall and spring semesters.

Administrative duties and responsibilities within the office of First-Generation Student Success to include:

Serve as advisor to the Kelly/Strul Registered Student Organization.
Collect data and assist with the end-of-year reporting and reports to the Kelly/Strul Executive Board.
Participate in institutional divisional and department-wide events as needed.
Stay current on research and best practices for encouraging first-generation student success.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

FAU Benefits and Perks

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Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family) Dental Vision Life Insurance Flexible Spending plans Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.

State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.

State employeesPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)program.

Sick Leave Pool Program.

Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave 1 personal day 9 paid holidays and paid winter break (atPresidentsdiscretion).

Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day

Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuitionassistanceafter 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).

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Minimum Qualifications:

A masters degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelors degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience required.

Salary:

$43014 - $45000 annually.
Exempt Administrative Managerial Professional (AMP)

College or Department:

Division of Student Affairs

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm. Some nights and weekends are required.

Application Deadline:

Special Instructions to Applicant:

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

Resume

OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:

Final candidate will be required to have official sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation if applicable sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:

Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II) motor vehicle check credit check reference checks alcohol and drug screening check.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at or send an email at To contact Human Resources please call . For communication assistance call 7-1-1.

Required Experience:

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