Senior Program Coordinator
About The Position
The Senior Program Coordinator provides individualized services to underrepresented, low-income, first-generation college students, and others at higher risk of academic difficulty to support their academic success. The role assesses students’ academic needs, develops individualized study plans, identifies and addresses barriers to success, and provides counseling and advising on factors affecting student retention and academic progress. The position may also provide specialized support for particular underrepresented groups, academic skills such as research and graduate school preparation, and success within specific academic programs. The coordinator works with students, faculty, academic departments, and community partners; supports Post Baccalaureate students through workshops and faculty mentoring activities; and reviews and evaluates program applications and academic records. The role also supports medical school applicants, develops and evaluates School of Medicine educational outreach and pipeline programs, and compiles and analyzes program and student data for evaluation and improvement. This is a temporary assignment through June 2027.
Requirements
- Knowledge of academic advising, counseling, student development, and strategies that support student achievement.
- Knowledge of issues affecting students from diverse, underserved, disadvantaged, low-income, and first-generation backgrounds in higher education.
- Experience analyzing complex situations, identifying solutions, and supporting programs designed to meet diverse student needs.
- Experience reviewing and evaluating applications, academic records, transcripts, and other materials using established program criteria.
- Knowledge of research methodologies and research design.
- Experience researching, compiling, organizing, and analyzing data and preparing reports.
- Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment and work effectively with students, faculty, staff, and administrators.
- Bachelor's degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience or training.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of conflict management and intervention strategies.
- Knowledge of applicable confidentiality, access, safety, and ethical requirements related to student services.
Responsibilities
- Provide individualized academic counseling and advising, assess students’ academic progress and needs, develop strategies to address barriers, and refer students to appropriate resources.
- Coordinate with faculty, academic departments, and community partners to support academic and research projects, develop academic plans, and facilitate academic development seminars.
- Design and facilitate academic and application skills workshops and support faculty mentoring activities for Post Baccalaureate students.
- Review and evaluate program applications, academic records, transcripts, and supporting materials using established criteria; coordinate and participate in applicant interviews; and make admissions recommendations.
- Advise students on medical school applications, program selection, personal statements, and secondary applications.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate School of Medicine educational outreach and pipeline programs, and support related activities and communications.
- Collect, compile, organize, and analyze program and student data, and prepare reports and summaries to support program evaluation and improvement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
