Coordinator, First Year Experience & Leadership Development

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