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University of Vermont · 1 day ago

First Scholars Program Coordinator

Burlington, VT

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$55K/yr - $57K/yr

2+ years exp

The University of Vermont is a welcoming community committed to creating an inclusive environment. They are seeking a First Scholars Program Coordinator to support and empower first-generation college students through various academic and co-curricular programs, while also managing communication and outreach efforts to ensure program visibility.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Support and empower ﬁrst-generation college students through a variety of academic and co-curricular programs sponsored by FirstGen@UVM

Design events and workshops aimed at helping students succeed academically and personally, and provide direct consultation and guidance, connecting students to campus resources, provide support and information as students navigate complex systems and often unwritten rules of campus life

Develop and implement programs supporting students as they transition into UVM during their first year

Supervise and train student staff, promote leadership opportunities, and manage communication and outreach to ensure First-Gen program visibility and engagement

Work closely with the Scholars Team, campus and community partners to share expertise, leverage shared resources and align program goals and outcomes

Support university initiatives by contributing to committee work and professional development through the Center for Academic Success (CFAS)

Qualification

Bachelor’s degreeProgram developmentFirst-generation student experienceEffective communicationIntercultural excellence

Required

Bachelor's degree in Student Affairs, Education, Social Work, Psychology and a minimum of two years of experience with delivering successful programs or any equivalent combination of experience and education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved

Understanding the first-generation student experience

Familiarity with program development, implementation, and evaluation

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

Demonstrated commitment to intercultural excellence

Company

University of Vermont

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Since 1791, the University of Vermont has worked to move humankind forward.

Founded in 1822

Burlington, Vermont, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.uvm.edu/medicine

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