Coordinator, Office of First-Generation Student Success

Florida Atlantic University • Boca Raton, FL

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About The Position

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Coordinator in the Office of First-Generation Student Success.. Boca Raton, FL. The Coordinator of First-Generation Student Success is primarily responsible for the administration, management, and overall success of the Reaching Individual Success and Empowerment (RISE) program and Transfer Action Plan (TAP). The RISE and TAP programs engage first-generation and transfer students through academic support, financial literacy, career readiness programs, and intentional engagement opportunities with campus resources. This position reports directly to and works closely with the Director of First-Generation Student Success to engage first-generation students in meaningful college experiences aimed at increasing the persistence, retention, and graduation rates of first-generation students. In addition, the Coordinator of First-Generation Student Success helps first-generation students achieve their full academic potential by connecting them to appropriate resources and support programs.

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.

Responsibilities

• Administer and Manage the RISE program: Manage the Johnson Scholar Foundation (JSF) selection, recruitment, and onboarding process.
• Recruiting first-generation low-income students to participate in RISE/TAP
• Provide supervision and performance assessment of the Graduate Student Workers (GSW) for the Office of First-Generation Student Success.
• Manage the RISE/TAP curriculum and associated forms.
• Collaborate with the FAU Mentoring Project to ensure RISE/TAP participants are intentionally paired with mentors familiar with the RISE Program and its participants.
• Monitor student progress and create intervention strategies to ensure students successfully complete these programs.
• Communicate regularly with students and ensure they are aware of programs that may be counted towards their curriculum requirements.
• Collaborate with campus partners to provide resources and holistic support to RISE/TAP participants.
• Develop and create the RISE/TAP engagement and “touch-point” programs.
• Work closely with the assessment team to continuously review, assess, and improve the RISE/TAP curriculum/model.
• Administrative Duties within the Office of First-Generation Student Success: Marketing & promotion of programs and services for First-Generation and Transfer students at Admissions and Orientation events.
• Organize, coordinate, and manage the first-generation programming calendar to ensure that all logistics, marketing, and event attendance are collected and assessed.
• Collect data and assist with the end-of-year reporting and reports to the Johnson Scholarship Foundation.
• Advise the first-generation student organization (First and Proud).
• Assist with the development of campus traditions specifically for first-generation and transfer students (e.g. homecoming and graduation events).
• 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: 1,001-5,000 employees