Coordinator Of First Year Experience & Leadership Development
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Natchitoches, LA - USA
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Job Summary
- About this Job
Northwestern State University seeks qualified applicants for the position of Coordinator of First Year Experience & Leadership Development. Position Overview The Coordinator for First Year Experience and Leadership Development is a full-time 12- month position funded through the Title Ill Elevate-U initiative at Northwestern State University. The position supports student engagement leadership development Living-Learning Communities mentoring initiatives and first- and second-year student success programming.
The Coordinator works collaboratively with Student Experience Enrollment Management Academic Affairs Resident Mentors faculty staff and campus partners to strengthen student engagement leadership development retention and persistence. The position also supports program assessment student outreach and implementation of high-impact practices aligned with Title Ill grant objectives.To apply: Please submit a letter of application current CV or resume unofficial transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire) and complete contact information for three professional references to . Northwestern State University is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency.
The successful candidate will be subject to a background check as a condition of employment.
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- Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree required in education higher education student affairs counseling psychology social work or a related field. Minimum one to three (1 to 3) years of experience working with college students from different cultural heritages and identities and facilitating the coexistence of people in a culturally diverse community. Strong oral and written communication skills with demonstrated ability in project management and problem-solving. Experience planning and implementing large-scale programs events or initiatives. Ability to work effectively in a complex fast-paced student-centered office environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Windows-based applications including experience with database management. Experience managing and creating content for social media platforms including strategic planning audience engagement and analytics tracking.
Preferred: Masters degree in a related field. Experience working with college students. Experience working with diverse student populations including first-generation and low-income students. Experience with first-year experience leadership development student engagement mentoring retention or orientation initiatives. Experience supervising student employees peer mentors or student leaders. Strong partnership-building skills across campus units. Ability to work independently while aligning with program goals and benchmarks. Commitment to data-informed decision making and continuous improvement. Strong organizational and communication skills. Professionalism reliability and discretion. Willingness to attend occasional evening or weekend student programming.
- Job Specification
About the Program
Elevate-U is Northwestern State Universitys comprehensive student success initiative funded through the U.S. Department of Education Title Ill Strengthening Institutions Program.
Guided by Louisianas Momentum Framework and national student success best practices Elevate-U focuses on helping students:Make purposeful academic choices Maintain credit momentum Reach key academic milestones Persist to graduation
The initiative integrates advising mentoring Living-Learning Communities leadership development and coordinated support services to promote student success and degree completion. Position Summary
The Coordinator for First Year Experience and Leadership Development supports the implementation of Activity #2 of the Elevate-U initiative by coordinating first-year experience programming leadership development opportunities Living-Learning Communities mentoring initiatives and student engagement activities designed to improve retention persistence and degree completion.
The position works collaboratively with the Director of Elevate-U Student Experience Enrollment Management Resident Mentors faculty staff and campus partners to implement high-impact practices that strengthen student engagement and success.- Job Duties and Other Information
First-Year Experience and Leadership Development Coordinate and support First-Year Experience programming and initiatives. Assist with the development and implementation of sophomore leadership programming. Develop leadership workshops and student development opportunities aligned with Elevate-U goals. Support student engagement efforts that strengthen student belonging persistence and success.
Living-Learning Communities and Mentoring Coordinate programming for Elevate-U Living-Learning Communities. Recruit train supervise and support Resident Mentors. Develop mentoring and coaching opportunities within Living-Learning Communities. Collaborate with faculty staff and student leaders to strengthen community engagement.
Student Engagement and Campus Partnerships Collaborate with Student Experience Enrollment Management Academic Affairs and other university departments to support student success initiatives. Assist with orientation transition leadership and engagement activities designed to improve student retention and persistence. Maintain an annual calendar of student engagement and leadership programming aligned with grant objectives.
Data Collection Reporting and Grant Alignment Track student participation in Elevate-U programs and activities. Support collection and organization of participation and outcome data. Participate in monthly reporting meetings and contribute to Quarterly Reports and Annual Performance Reports (APR). Review Title Ill benchmarks and align program activities with grant objectives.
Program Assessment and Continuous Improvement Evaluate student participation satisfaction and outcomes related to leadership and engagement initiatives. Recommend program improvements based on assessment findings. Present program outcomes and best practices through reports campus presentations or professional forums. Contribute to the ongoing development and refinement of Elevate-U programming.
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