Coordinator, First Year Experience & Leadership Development

Position Title:	Coordinator, First Year Experience & Leadership Development
Department/School:	First Year Experience & Leadership Development
Salary/Pay Rate:	$57,157.10

Job Summary

Marist University welcomes applications for the position of Coordinator in the Office of First Year Experience and Leadership Development. The Coordinator serves as an integral member of the Student Affairs team onboarding experiences including orientation, welcome week, program development and the transition of all first-year undergraduate students, including transfers and commuters, on the Poughkeepsie campus. The selected candidate will also facilitate the adjustment of students academically, socially, and personally to Marist University.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 1-3 years of experience in Higher Education or related field.

Essential Functions

• Assists students in making the academic, personal and social transition to college via individual meetings and group consultation, providing connection to campus-wide resources and faculty and other educational engagement opportunities that foster academic persistence.
• Develops student leadership skills by providing opportunities to lead productive lives via First Year Experience and Leadership Development’s Peer Mentors, Student Executive Boards, Orientation Leaders, and Commuter Student Council.
• Responsible for the development, coordination and execution of key campus wide events including orientation (both June and January) and Welcome Week.
• In accordance with the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education, First Year Experience and Leadership Development provides programs throughout the academic year via our Personal Development Core which develops the intellect, character, skills and community essential to student success.
• Responsible for large scale projects focusing on first-year student success, examples include the Peer Mentor Program, Faculty Supper Series, newsletter and social media, Transfer and Commuter populations, as well as other at-risk campus populations.
• Responsible for administrative responsibilities including outreach, report writing, assessment, planning, and budgeting.
• Responsible for other job related duties as assigned including but not limited to committee work, event attendance and support of campus wide initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Higher Education, Counseling, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in Higher Education.

Required Application Documents

Resume, Cover Letter, & Contact Information of 3 Professional References

Benefits

The position includes a comprehensive benefit package*. Benefits for this position include but are not limited to the following:

• 3 weeks of paid vacation. 4 weeks of paid vacation beginning in the 6th year of employment.
• Unlimited paid sick time.
• 14+ paid holidays per year.
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15% employee / 85% employer contribution rate. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD).
• Life insurance.
• Generous short-term and long-term disability programs and workers compensation.
• 403(b) defined contribution plan:
  • First 6 years University contributes 7.5%, Employee contributes a mandatory 4%.
  • University contribution increases to 10.5% in year 7, and 12% after 15 years.
  • Employee contribution decreases to 1% in year 7. Remains 1% thereafter.
  • *Typical eligibility requirements: 1 year of service and 1,000 hours with Marist University.*
• 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity – Roth option available. Voluntary, up to IRS maximum contribution.
• Tuition Benefits:
  • Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester. Up to 18 graduate credit per academic calendar. Eligibility extends to employee, spouse, and dependent children under age 26.
  • University pays 100% tuition only.
  • Eligible dependents may be Reimbursed up to $2,000 per semester towards tuition at another accredited institution.

*Eligibility requirements including waiting periods and/or employee probationary periods may apply at the discretion of the University.*

About the Department/School

The Office of First Year Experience and Leadership Development (FYE & LD) is dedicated to assisting first-year students in their transition to Marist by addressing the social, cognitive and emotional challenges they encounter. New students are guided in their intellectual and personal development through campus wide projects such as Orientation and Welcome Week, as well as through a variety of academic and social programs involving small group and one-on-one interactions. FYE & LD works with all class years by offering opportunities for leadership development to all interested undergraduate students by providing skills and experiences essential for lifelong leadership engagement. Mentor relationships are continued with students in subsequent years as they endeavor to succeed academically, become influential leaders, and develop into well-balanced citizens of the Marist and World community.

About Marist University

Founded in 1929, Marist is a comprehensive, independent four-year institution whose signature educational approach blends the liberal arts with pre-professional studies and emphasizes experiential learning to enrich classroom instruction. With campuses in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and Florence, Italy, plus over 70 programs offering a variety of international study, Marist is a portal to the world and is devoted to nurturing a welcoming, inclusive community. Through six schools offering almost 50 majors, Marist cultivates the intellectual growth and well-being of its more than 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students and encourages them to color outside traditional academic lines as they pursue coursework and personal experiences that provide valuable occupational expertise and reflect their individual passions. Marist has been acclaimed a top institution in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse, Princeton Review, and others. To learn more, please visit https://www.marist.edu/about

Type of Position: Full-time
Classification: Administrative (Exempt)
Months per Year: 11
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Hours per Week: 37.5
Location: Marist University Main Campus
Number of Position Openings: 1