Florida Atlantic University · 2 hours ago
Coordinator, Office of First-Generation Student Success
Boca Raton, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$43K/yr - $45K/yr
2+ years expFlorida Atlantic University is seeking a Coordinator in the Office of First-Generation Student Success. The Coordinator is responsible for the administration and management of programs aimed at supporting first-generation and transfer students, focusing on their academic success and engagement with campus resources.
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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
Qualification
Required
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
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.
Company
Florida Atlantic University
Florida Atlantic University is a private institution providing education for diverse disciplines and facilitating personalized learning.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$30.74MKey Investors
Longer Tables FundThe Marcus FoundationNational Science Foundation
2025-06-26Grant
2024-12-03Grant· $6M
2024-01-18Grant· $2.6M
Leadership Team
Caroline Kane
Senior Associate Athletic Director / CFO, Business & Finance
Emily Festin
Executive Assistant To Chief Technology Officer at FAU & Software Coordinator
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