CGES-Academic Coordinator-Part Time-Park Hills

Central Methodist University•Fayette, MI

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About The Position

This part-time position supports the day-to-day operations of academic programs, focusing on student recruitment, retention, academic advising, community outreach, and collaboration with educational partners. The coordinator works with faculty, staff, and students to promote programs, provide advising, and support student success, while also engaging with the local community and educational partners to raise the visibility of the university and attract prospective students.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate discipline
Five years of progressively responsible experience in an area related to the responsibilities of the position.
Experience working with Microsoft Office products and enrollment management products.
Must have strong advising experience.
Must be committed to student success, quality programs, and degree attainment.
Must show a demonstrated commitment to professional excellence and integrity and to the values, vision, and goals of Central Methodist University.
Must be able to communicate articulately and compellingly in writing and in speech.
Ability to set and meet timelines and prioritize own work and that of staff.
Must maintain accurate and confidential records of student academic and college-related information.

Responsibilities

Assist in promoting programs to prospective students through various media, including social media, email, and print materials.
Represent the university at local community and educational partner events, presentations, fairs, and other outreach programs to engage with community partners and potential students.
Actively contribute to growing the university's presence in the local area, fostering community partnerships that enhance recruitment efforts.
Coordinate recruitment and retention efforts with local, regional and university coordinators and offices.
Build and maintain relationships with local organizations, high schools, community colleges, and employers to increase awareness and foster recruitment opportunities.
Host informational sessions, workshops, and other events aimed at educating the community about educational opportunities at the university.
Respond to student inquiries and question, and also track enrollment trends and student success to adjust strategies.
Collaborate with student services personnel or offices to ensure students have access to necessary academic resources.
Provide academic advising to education students and ensure they are on track with graduation requirements and assisting students in preparing for graduation.
Assist students with enrollment, financial assistance services, business office services, and bookstore services.
Maintain communication with relevant academic offices to support students' academic progress.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of university programs and be ready to provide accurate and timely information to both prospective and current students regarding their degree plans ensuring that degree plans and equivalencies are accurate and timely.
Meets with education students including potential, incoming, and current CMU students to discuss degree plan requirements, division of education requirements, student teaching requirements, and DESE/school district requirements related to both degree requirements and teaching certification.
Oversee the end-to-end clinical, practicum, and student teaching placements process for all student teaching experiences within the region. This includes serving as the primary University Supervisor for a designated cohort of teacher candidates, ensuring high-quality mentorship while optimizing departmental resources and supervisory efficiency.
Collaborate with faculty and staff to ensure a customer service-oriented, high-quality learning environment.
Support regional campus goals and contribute to the overall success of academic programs.
Assist the Site Coordinator and Regional Coordinator with hiring qualified adjunct faculty and scheduling site courses.
Other duties as assigned.