Coordinator, Honors College/Experiential Learning & Engagement

Youngstown State University•Youngstown, OH

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Coordinates, implements, and supports experiential learning and engagement initiatives for the Honors College and the Division of Experiential Learning and Engagement. Supports Honors College recruitment and engagement events. Coordinates Division sponsored high school outreach and readiness programs, leadership, and community-engaged learning opportunities. Provides mentoring and coaching to students through student success and retention initiatives. Collaborates with campus and community partners to facilitate programming that promotes leadership development, college access, experiential learning, and student success. Assists with the planning and implementation of Honors College events, Division experiential learning initiatives, and mentoring programs that support student engagement, persistence, and academic success. Ensures the daily function of operations and services related to any assigned program, initiative, or objective.

Requirements

At least a bachelor’s degree
Related experience
Knowledge of university policies and procedures
Knowledge of office practices and procedures
Knowledge of department/division goals and objectives
Knowledge of department/division policies and procedures
Knowledge of workplace safety practices and procedures
Knowledge of English grammar and spelling
Knowledge of records management
Knowledge of office management
Skill in use of office equipment
Skill in typing, data entry
Skill in computer operation
Skill in use of computer software and other programs applicable to the assigned department/division
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to determine material and equipment needs
Ability to calculate fractions, decimals, and percentages
Ability to compile and prepare reports
Ability to use proper research methods to gather data
Ability to understand a variety of written and/or verbal communications
Ability to prepare accurate documentation
Ability to maintain records according to established procedures
Ability to effectively interact with personnel and public to answer routine questions
Ability to train or instruct others
Ability to move quickly and effectively from one task to another
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree
Experience in higher education student affairs, experiential learning, or college access programs supporting early college or pre-college student populations.

Responsibilities

Coordinates retention and student success programming through student outreach, individualized student meetings, and initiatives that promote student engagement, persistence, and academic success.
Provides mentoring and coaching to students through current student meetings, transfer student transition meetings, completion plan meetings, not registered outreach, and other student success initiatives to support the college.
Collaborates with Honors College and Division of Experiential Learning and Engagement faculty, staff, and campus partners to coordinate event logistics, communications, participant engagement, and operational support for retention and student engagement initiatives.
Coordinates the planning, implementation, and assessment of high school program outreach, leadership, community-engaged and experiential learning activities, and college readiness programs.
Coordinates program logistics, participant communications, scheduling, materials, and collaboration with faculty, staff, school districts, and community partners to ensure the successful delivery of college and division programming.
Maintains records related to student participation, outreach efforts, and program activities.
Monitors student engagement and follows up with students as appropriate.
Represents the Honors College and the Division of Experiential Learning and Engagement at recruitment, outreach, campus, and community engagement events, fostering relationships with prospective students, families, schools, and community partners.
Coordinates daily tasks related to one or more assigned components of overall programs and/or services as assigned.
Regularly communicates with supervisor and other staff, including student workers, as required or needed in the completion of daily tasks in support of overall goals and objectives.
Prepares and maintains accurate records of daily tasks in accordance with applicable policies and procedures and assures timely communication with supervisor, staff, and students where appropriate.
Gathers data and prepares reports and other information/documentation for supervisory review related to programs and/or services, or one or more assigned components.
Prepares for and attends events.
Remains informed of current developments and procedures pertinent to duties; participates in staff development activities; attends meetings, conferences, and other events.
Assists with training new hires.
Performs other duties as assigned and/or required that are within the level of responsibility for this classification at the discretion of the supervisor.