Academic & Student Life Coordinator

Neumont University•Salt Lake, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary function of the Academic & Student Life Coordinator is to serve as an advocate for an assigned group of students. As an advocate, they help students transition to college while meeting personal and academic goals to promote persistence to graduation. Additionally, this position serves as an architect of a campus culture that contributes to the holistic development of students and a fun, enriching environment that increases retention of students.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in education, counseling, student affairs administration, or a related field
One years’ experience in education administration, student support, or counseling
Active listening and situational assessment skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong student interviewing skills
Ability to connect with and motivate students
High proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
Convivial, creative, persistent, self-motivated and comfortable completing tasks on an individual basis
Works well on a team and is committed to developing cohesion between various campus departments
Strong analytical and data interpretation skills
Excellent writing skills, editing, and proofing skills

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in counseling, social work or education
Program development experience

Responsibilities

Mentors students, monitors their academic and non-academic well-being, and provides both support and resources to foster success at Neumont
Develops rapport with each advisee, proactively intervenes in difficult times
Design, implement and evaluate a community-development strategy that aims to increase student retention by making Neumont a fun, interesting place outside of the classroom
Develops activities for students that serve as entertainment and support for academic success, such as study groups
Shares team on-call responsibility to respond to urgent situations and emergences
Other tasks as assigned by the Manager