Senior Program Coordinator

Job Description

Please note: this is a temporary assignment (through June 2027).

The Senior Program Coordinator is responsible for providing individualized services to underrepresented, low-income, first-generation college students, and others at higher risk of experiencing academic difficulty to support their academic success. Responsibilities include assessing students' academic needs, developing individualized study plans, identifying and addressing academic and non-academic barriers to success, and providing counseling and advising on factors affecting student retention and academic progress. The role may also involve specialized support for particular underrepresented groups, academic skills such as research and graduate school preparation, and success within specific academic programs.

Qualifications

Required - Knowledge of academic advising, counseling, student development, and strategies that support student achievement. - Knowledge of issues affecting students from diverse, underserved, disadvantaged, low-income, and first-generation backgrounds in higher education. - Experience analyzing complex situations, identifying solutions, and supporting programs designed to meet diverse student needs. - Experience reviewing and evaluating applications, academic records, transcripts, and other materials using established program criteria. Knowledge of research methodologies and research design. - Experience researching, compiling, organizing, and analyzing data and preparing reports. - Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills. - Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment and work effectively with students, faculty, staff, and administrators. - Bachelor's degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience or training. Preferred - Knowledge of conflict management and intervention strategies. - Knowledge of applicable confidentiality, access, safety, and ethical requirements related to student services.