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Texas A&M University · 14 hours ago

First Year Experience Program Coordinator

College Station, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$45K/yr - $55K/yr

2+ years exp

Texas A&M University is seeking a First Year Experience Program Coordinator to coordinate programs that empower first-year students to succeed academically. This role involves oversight of peer mentors, development of first-year experience courses, and collaboration with campus partners to enhance student retention and success.

Higher Education

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Provides oversight to the Hullabaloo U Peer Mentors, including recruitment, selection, hiring, training, and evaluation of new and returning student leaders

Collaborates with peer mentor coordinators campus-wide to plan and implement the Hullabaloo U Peer Mentor program and events

Oversees the budget for the Hullabaloo U Peer Mentors program

Assists in identifying funding opportunities for the program as they arise

Develops and updates training materials for Hullabaloo U Peer Mentors

Trains 900+ Hullabaloo U Peer Mentors annually and provides ongoing support and professional development opportunities

Maintains databases used to manage Hullabaloo U Peer Mentors

Records all program materials

Maintains the supervision records on Peer Mentors

Evaluates Hullabaloo U Mentors and programming

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

Supervises student employees who serve as Peer Mentor Coordinators that are responsible for developing, planning, and execution of programs, mid-semester check-ins, and events for the Hullabaloo U Peer Mentors

Directs all marketing and communications for the Hullabaloo U Peer Mentors

Works with Marketing and Communications team to create communications, promotions, and public relations campaigns to support program and service areas as well as assist with marketing and communication for all FYE programs

Teaches at least one section of FYEX 101, a 0-credit hour transition-to-college course

Prepares and facilitates weekly well-organized presentations, class discussions, and activities on various topics

Develops a rapport and a safe relationship with new students

Communicates accurate and timely information to students about academic and student resources

Is accessible and willing to assist students as they navigate their first year

Meets regularly with the Peer Mentor assigned to FYEX 101 section to coordinate and plan course components

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

Qualification

Program administrationCurriculum developmentSupervision of student groupsTeaching experienceTrainingAssessmentEvaluationFacilitationMultitaskingSoftware applicationsCommunication skillsCollaboration

Required

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

Preferred

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

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

12-15 days of annual paid holidays

Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month

Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time

Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

Company

Texas A&M University

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Texas A&M University has a proud history that stretches back to 1876 when The Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas became the first public institution of higher learning in the state of Texas.

Founded in 1876

College Station, TX, US

10001+ employees

https://tamu.edu

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