Program Coordinator

Position: First Year Experience Program Coordinator
## First Year Experience Program Coordinator
** The Office for Student Success First Year Experience team is*
* ** seeking a First Year Experience Program Coordinator
** who will coordinate the planning, development, and implementation of programs that empower first-year students to succeed academically and support university goals of improved retention, graduation, and time to degree rates. This individual will provide oversight to the Hullabaloo U Peer Mentors, including recruitment, selection, hiring, training, and evaluation of new and returning student leaders. This individual will also contribute to the overall development of a comprehensive first-year experience course and other transition and retention initiatives including developing curriculum and creating and implementing programs for new Aggies.

This individual will have the opportunity to supervise undergraduate and graduate students and teach a first-year course. The ideal candidate would bring energy and enthusiasm to their work, thrive in presenting and facilitating engaging sessions for students and campus partners, and be excited to join a high-performing team dedicated to excellence and innovation in the first-year experience. They should have experience advising or supervising student groups and as a trainer/facilitator.

We need an individual who is student-focused, highly organized, an excellent communicator, and values collaboration with colleagues campus-wide. If the above description sounds interesting to you, we invite you to apply for this opportunity.
* Contributes to the development of a comprehensive First-Year Experience course and other transition and retention initiatives that are informed by best practices in higher education to address the needs of first-year students, first generation college students, and students at risk for stopping or leaving college.
* Assists in establishing short- and long-term goals and strategic planning.
* Assists with development of curriculum to be used in first-year courses.
* Coordinates the planning, development, and implementation of programs that empower first-year students to succeed academically and also supports university goals of improved retention, graduation, and time to degree rates.
* Assists with the assessment of student persistence and progress to degree.
* Collaborates with others to create new and expanded programs.
* Contributes to a collaborative campus-wide culture for student success by representing the first-year experience on university, division, and departmental committees.
* Submits program proposals to present at relevant professional organization conferences and presents if accepted.
* Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Two years of experience in program administration, student affairs, or other relevant higher education experience.
* Master’s degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education, or related field.
* Three years of experience working with first-year programs, new student orientation, or similar student transition program in a college or university setting.
* Demonstrated experience in meeting the needs of college students from varied backgrounds.
* Experience supervising or advising student groups.
* Teaching experience.
* Experience as a trainer and/or facilitator.
* Knowledge of programs for students in transition.
* Experience with curriculum development.
* Experience with first-year student experience or developing programs for first-year college students.
* Familiarity with assessment and evaluation of learning and program effectiveness.
* Familiarity with learning management systems.
* Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
* Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills.

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS.The

A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee.

Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees.
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