Coordinator (Honors Program)

Saint Louis University•St. Louis, MO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Saint Louis University (SLU), a prestigious Catholic university founded in 1818, is seeking a Coordinator for its University Honors Program. This role is responsible for the co-curricular elements of the first-year experience, coordinating programming with the Honors Learning Community, and supervising/advising two Honors student groups. The coordinator will organize logistics for Honors events, provide support for advising, admissions, and experiential learning, and handle office administrative tasks. There is also a possibility to teach in the Honors Program and for the University Core.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
One (1) year of related experience
Knowledge of higher education policies and procedures
Knowledge of student development theory and its applications to honors students
Knowledge of and personal experience with honors education
Ability to coordinate complex programs and projects through strong organization, scheduling, prioritization, problem-solving, and delegation skills within the context of an academic organization.
Ability to build and maintain positive collaborative relationships across academic departments and layers of an organization that drives projects to completion.
Must be able to maintain a high degree of integrity while professionally handling confidential information.
Ability to work as a member of a team and independently.
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office products.
Strong verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree
One (1) year of related experience (with Master's degree)

Responsibilities

Developing and producing co-curricular experiences for first-year students that support the four Foundations in Honors, including Honors Orientation.
Developing an out-of-class wellness program each semester for all Honors students.
Producing the annual Alpha Sigma Nu induction ceremony and Honors Senior Celebration.
Collaborating with and coordinating programming for the Honors Learning Community in partnership with Housing and Residence Life.
Overseeing the PATH Mentors, a peer mentoring and ambassadorial group.
Tracking participation in PATH and Honors Program events.
Providing monthly professional and personal development opportunities for mentors and meeting with them one-on-one each semester.
Supporting the programming logistics of the Honors Student Association.
Offering support at admissions events, group advising sessions, and informational programs.
Aiding in implementing the experiential learning curriculum in the Honors Program.
Reviewing applications for admission, undergraduate research funds, or other Honors opportunities.
Managing vital administration functions including purchase reconciliations, supply and food ordering, room reservations, and website maintenance.
Teaching opportunities in the Honors curriculum and Honors sections of Core courses.