University of Utah Health Research · 4 days ago
Student Success Project Coordinator
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$52K/yr - $70K/yr
2+ years expUniversity of Utah Health Research is a leader in health education dedicated to preparing the next generation of health professionals. The Student Success Project Coordinator supports student success initiatives by managing various projects related to recruitment, retention, and academic support, ensuring a high-quality educational experience for students.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Coordinate the development, implementation, and execution of student success programs and initiatives
Administers, oversees, and coordinates the activities of a range of smaller scale operating and support projects, as assigned
Gathers facts, researches issues, analyzes potential solutions on matters of efficiency
Monitors project status and resource utilization and recommends changes to improve effectiveness
Work with internal and external stakeholders, including faculty, staff, and other departments, to ensure project alignment and buy-in
May provide individual student support, troubleshoot issues, and ensure that project implementation meets the needs of individual students
Monitor student data dashboards, evaluate program effectiveness, compile reports, and communicate outcomes to the campus community
Qualification
Required
1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience)
Project Coordinator, I: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master's (or equivalency) degree
Project Coordinator, II: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience
Project Coordinator, III: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience
Knowledge of project management principles, practices, techniques, and tools
Skill in examining and refining operations and procedures, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures
Outstanding interpersonal and community relations skills and the ability to communicate and work effectively within a diverse community
Strong evaluative, and objective critical thinking skills and the ability to effectively summarize and present information
Program planning and implementation skills
Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities
Excellent written, oral, and electronic communication skills
Ability to work as part of team as well as independently, accept accountability and meet deadlines
Strong collaboration, presentation, and interpersonal skills are essential for working with a wide range of campus constituents
An understanding of the challenges and opportunities related to student success such as student retention, persistence, and graduation
Preferred
Experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds
Strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students
Benefits
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”).
Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work).
Company
University of Utah Health Research
At University of Utah Health, our world-class researchers work together to tackle some of the toughest problems in health and medicine.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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