Coordinator, Kelly/Strul Emerging Scholars Program

Florida Atlantic University • Boca Raton, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Coordinator for the Kelly/Strul Emerging Scholars Program. - Boca Raton, FL. The Coordinator for the Kelly/Strul Emerging Scholars Program is responsible for coordinating programs, events, and engagement initiatives that increase the retention and matriculation of program participants within the Kelly/Strul Emerging Scholars program. This position reports directly to and works closely with the Assistant Director of First-Generation Student Success, to engage program participants in a meaningful college experience aimed at accomplishing the program mission of graduating low-income first-generation college students’ debt-free. Additionally, the Coordinator supports all aspects of the program to include recruitment, graduation, and philanthropic programming, while specifically coaching freshmen and sophomore participants through the 17-point pathway program curriculum.

Requirements

• A master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience required.
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• Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.
• Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

Responsibilities

• Providing support to the Kelly/Strul Scholars selection and recruitment process.
• Facilitating Kelly/Strul orientation sessions, onboarding, meet-ups, and programming in collaboration with the Kelly/Strul Registered Student Organization.
• Provide support to the Assistant Director in the co-facilitation of the First-Generation SLS Course curriculum and class instruction.
• Management of the peer-to-peer mentoring program to ensure participants are intentionally paired with a mentor.
• Monitoring student progress and creating intervention strategies through the Kelly/Strul Academic Success Retention Plan.
• Communicating regularly with students and ensuring they are aware of programs that may be counted towards their curriculum requirements.
• Developing program engagement and “touch-point” programs that align with the “17-point pathway” program curriculum.
• Maintain accurate records and host regular meetings with students to maintain a pulse of their overall collegiate experience and progress within the program, specifically focusing on students under 60 credit hours of study.
• Provide support and representation at Office of First-Generation Student Success events during the summer, fall, and spring semesters.
• Serve as advisor to the Kelly/Strul Registered Student Organization.
• Collect data and assist with the end-of-year reporting and reports to the Kelly/Strul Executive Board.
• Participate in institutional, divisional, and department-wide events as needed.
• Stay current on research and best practices for encouraging first-generation student success.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.
• State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
• State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• Sick Leave Pool Program.
• Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).
• Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day
• Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment.
• For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees