Coordinator for Student Transition and Success

Position Summary

The Coordinator for Student Transition and Success will assist students from underrepresented and/or historically underserved backgrounds with an emphasis on programs that facilitate the transition to college, support academic achievement and overall student success. This role concentrates on three primary initiatives: the Academic Immersion Program, transition support for students from Fairfield Bellarmine and collaboration with the Upward Bound Program.

Essential Functions

• Assess and evaluate implemented programs and activities
• Ability to maintain, analyze, and keep track of funds and programming budget
• Develops a tracking system for student retention and engagement
• Coordinate and develop training programs and workshops for student success and retention
• Meet 1:1 with assigned students
• Develop reports and resources that promote student needs

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate all components of the Academic Immersion Program
• Lead efforts to support Fairfield Bellarmine students in their transition to Fairfield’s main campus
• Provide consistent, culturally aware student advising and mentorship
• Track student participation and outcomes
• Collaborate with Upward Bound to improve student transition pathways

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred in education, student affairs, or related field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in higher education or a related setting
• Demonstrated experience supporting students from first-generation and/or low-income backgrounds