Program Coordinator (First-Year Experience)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Area of Consideration: Open To The Public

Employment Status: Full-TimeTemporary

Pay Plan Series & Grade: DS0058/7

Salary Range: Up to 59460.34

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Location: 4200 Connecticut Ave Nw Washington DC 20008

Brief Description of Duties

Under the supervision of the Director of Academic Excellence and Retention their designee this position will oversee plan organize coordinate and review the services activities and operations of the First-Year Experience (FYE) program. The Program Coordinator will be responsible for the development and implementation of various programs and activities designed to promote first-year and transfer students successful acclamation and integration into the University and enhance their academic social and personal development. The Program Coordinator will be responsible for developing and coordinating all components of the First-Year Experience to assist in improving the retention and persistence rates of each group. The Program Coordinator will work in concert with his/her counterparts on other campuses regarding all student experience programming.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Coordinate implement and evaluate of all components of the First-Year Experience Program including but not limited to Registration Day New Student Orientation New Student Welcome Week.

2. Participate in the development and implementation of goals objectives policies and priorities for the FYE program.

3. Collaborates with faculty staff academic coaches/advisors in creating program support activities and expanding student opportunities.

4. Provide supervision for the Peer Advisor program.

5. Develop yearly calendar of events workshops and other schedules related to activities and services; review update and inform others of essential timelines; coordinate assigned activities; ensure the timely completion of work in accordance with established policies procedures and standards.

6. Assists with developing coordinating and implementing other programs special projects activities and events assigned to the department.

7. Develops program strategies reviews and evaluates informal co-curricular actives/programs for quality performance.

8. Monitor maintain and participate in the administration of assigned budget; make recommendations regarding allocation of resources and expenditure of funds.

9. Researches and provides continuous up-to-date information on best practices for new and incoming students.

10. Confers with management and conducts surveys to identify training needs based on projected production processes changes and other factors.

11. Serves and provide support in a leadership/managerial capacity in the Student Succes Center as needed.

12. Identifies and attends professional development opportunities.

13. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Minimum Job Requirements

1. Bachelors degree from an accredited institution.

2. Experience developing and supporting program activities.

3. Knowledge of methods used to collect analyze and assemble pertinent facts; evaluate arrange and present responses; and to review written reports and prepare summaries to facilitate program operations.

4. Ability to communicate effectively with individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds

5. Excellent customer service skills.

6. Demonstrable evidence of the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with faculty staff administrators and a diverse student population.

7. Proficient in computer software applications including Microsoft Office and other related software packages.

Information to Applicant

Condition of Employment: Temporary employmentmay be ended at anytime with or without cause.

Collective Bargaining Unit (Non-Union): This position is not in the collective bargaining unit.

Employment Benefits:Depending upon length of appointment selecteemay or may not be eligible for full benefits such ashealth and life insurance annual (vacation) and sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbias retirement plan (TIAA-CREF).

Equal Opportunity Employer: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race color religion national origin sex age marital status personal appearance sexual orientation family responsibilities matriculation physical handicap or political affiliation.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977 as amended D.C. Official Code Section 2-1401.01 et. seq. (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived: race color religion national origin sex age marital status personal appearance sexual orientation gender identity or expression familial status family responsibilities matriculation political affiliation genetic information disability. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the addition harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference: Applicants claiming veterans preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Visa Sponsorship: At this time the University of the District of Columbia does not provide sponsorship for visas (e.g. H-1B). This job is also ineligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 the individual selected to fill this position will as a condition of employment be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor in writing not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation. The determination of a satisfactory backgroundinvestigation is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia. The University may refuse to hire a finalist rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.

Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.

Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia Office of Human Resources only.

Contact Information:All inquiriesrelated to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Human Resources at.

The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities women veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the Universitys EO Policy Statement please visit: Experience:

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