Coordinator of the Assisi Opportunity Program

Hilbert College•Hamburg, NY

2d•$62,000 - $65,000

About The Position

The Coordinator of the Assisi Opportunity Program is responsible for coordinating and supporting the day-to-day operations of the Assisi Opportunity Program, a comprehensive academic support initiative serving approximately 100–150 academically underprepared first-year college students. The Coordinator works collaboratively with campus partners to implement program services that promote student achievement, retention, persistence, and successful transition to college. The position emphasizes academic support coordination, assessment, programming and activities, peer mentoring, and fostering equitable student success.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse student populations and campus partners.
Strong organizational, analytical, and time-management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience using student information systems and databases.
Ability to collaborate effectively within a higher education environment.
Willingness to work some evenings and weekends as required by program activities.
Master’s degree in Counseling, Higher Education, Student Affairs, or a related field.
Three to five years of experience in higher education or student support services.
Experience working with academically underprepared, first-generation, or at-risk college students.
Demonstrated experience providing academic advising, success coaching, or case management to college students.
Experience coordinating student programs or initiatives involving multiple campus partners.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-touch, student-centered support environment.
Experience teaching or facilitating first-year seminars or learning labs.

Responsibilities

Coordinate all Assisi program operations, schedules, communications, and student participation across multiple support services.
Support the planning and implementation of program components, including academic-year and summer initiatives, in collaboration with Academic Services and Learning Commons staff.
Monitor student academic progress and engagement; identify students in need of additional support and facilitate timely interventions.
Provide one-on-one academic counseling and success coaching to Assisi students, assisting with goal setting, academic planning, and effective use of campus resources.
Collaborate with academic advisors, faculty, and Academic Services to ensure coordinated support for Assisi students.
Manage the Assisi student mentoring program, including the hiring, training, and supervision of student mentors.
In collaboration with Academic Services staff, coordinate and co-teach Assisi Learning Labs each semester.
Track and assess program outcomes related to student retention, persistence, and academic performance; contribute to continuous program improvement efforts.
Assist in establishing and tracking program benchmarks toward student success goals in collaboration with Academic Services and Admissions.
Plan, coordinate, and implement student engagement initiatives, including workshops, academic events, and co-curricular activities, to enhance student learning, community-building, and retention.
Support new student transition efforts by participating in New Student Orientation and other first-year programming.
Maintain accurate student records and program documentation using institutional data systems.
Serve as a liaison between Assisi students and campus offices to advocate for student needs and ensure access to appropriate resources.
Perform other related duties as assigned.