"Coordinator, Student Affairs"

Coordinator, Student Affairs

Company: Austin Peay State University

Job Location: Clarksville, 37044

Category: Student Affairs and Services

Type: Full-Time

Job Description

The Adult and Transfer Student Center Coordinator supports Austin Peay State University efforts toward building and sustaining a vibrant campus community which fosters a pluralistic learning environment and sense of belonging for students, with a particular emphasis on adult, nontraditional and transfer students. The coordinator will be with a team that drives the strategy, vision, multidisciplinary and data-informed approach, and operational leadership to develop, inspire, and create a campus community where students thrive.

This position collaborates in a cross-divisional and cross-institutional approach to administer the services, functions, and activities related to student support services. The coordinator guides and advises students in designing programs that create a sense of belonging and offer opportunities for academic and social successes. The coordinator will serve with a student-centered approach that contributes to a caring and safe campus life environment that supports the holistic success of adult, nontraditional, and transfer students.

Community Building and Programming

• Coordinate programs and services to enhance the social development and success of students and foster a welcoming social environment and campus belonging.
• Coordinate the planning of signature celebratory programming such as transfer student week.
• Facilitate collaborative partnerships with faculty and other departments in presenting programs and fostering appreciation for adult, nontraditional, and transfer students through lectures, art, discussions and workshops.
• Advise, and foster creation of student organizations supporting the belonging of adult, nontraditional, and transfer students.

Student Success

• Coordinate programs and services to enhance the academic success of students with a focus on initiatives related to retention, graduation, and career development.
• Facilitate collaborative partnerships with faculty and other departments to create and support initiatives that boost the academic and career success of students.
• Assist in the recruitment of under-represented students by participation in events such as GOVS Orientation and GOVS Preview Days; including coordination of Transfer Student Orientation.
• Oversee the prior-learning credit program for adult, nontraditional and transfer students.

Department and Division

• Work with the Director to coordinate the management of resources of the Center, authorize expenditures and monitor the departmental budget in accordance with APSU policies and procedures.
• Communicate regularly with the Center Advisory Committee and schedule meetings as appropriate.
• Collaborates with community partners to provide resource support for students.
• Coordinate timely and accurate preparation of reports.
• Stay informed and educate the University community and stakeholders as needed regarding issues, trends, and regulations impacting adult, nontraditional and transfer students.
• Participate in related professional organizations for continuing development.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to interact in an effective and appropriate manner with diverse populations, the University community and the public.
• Ability to assess the needs of adult and nontraditional students, set priorities among those needs, and respond to those needs to the extent that the number of students, facilities and resources permit.
• Ability to work with students, faculty and administration in developing and advancing the goals of the Adult and Transfer Student Center.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.
• Ability to maintain files accurately, in paper and in software programs.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and related experience.
• Knowledge of best practices to support adult, nontraditional, and transfer students in the university setting
• Skills that exemplify collaboration, communication, action and advocacy.
• Ability to lead, develop, and work with a diverse staff.
• Advanced oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to administer multiple deadlines and tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and assess data.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

Complementing the required skills and qualifications:

• Master's degree, and at least 2 years of related experience as a full-time professional or graduate assistant.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Experience with leading special initiatives, programs, and strategic planning.

Physical Requirements

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects