RPED Coordinator of Rural Student Success

Serve as the primary liaison between rural students, Admissions, Student Services, faculty, and external partners to support recruitment, retention, and degree completion

Develop and maintain partnerships with rural high schools, community colleges, libraries, nonprofits, and community organizations

Coordinate and support student programming related to college readiness, transfer pathways, and student success initiatives, including the A.C.E.S. program

Connect rural students to internal and external resources addressing academic support, technology access, accessibility accommodations, and wellness services

Collaborate with Student Engagement, ADA, Counseling Services, and Academic units to ensure coordinated support services for rural students

Track, document, and report outreach activities, student engagement, and program outcomes in compliance with federal grant requirements and evaluator expectations

Assist in the planning and implementation of grant-funded workshops, summits, trainings, and outreach events

Maintain consistent communication with the RPED Project Director regarding progress, challenges, reporting timelines, and compliance needs

Identify service gaps impacting rural student access and success and recommend strategies for improvement

Complete required monthly documentation, including time and effort reporting, activity summaries, and data submissions

Manage a hybrid work schedule requiring regular travel to rural communities and independent field-based work

Perform other duties as assigned 

Required Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum two years of experience in higher education, student services, outreach, advising, recruitment, program coordination, or related field
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple initiatives independently and coordinate across departments and external partners
•  Strong organizational, communication, and data management skills
• Ability to travel regularly and work in both field-based and remote environments

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED:

• Master's degree preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Ability to remain in a stationary position such as sitting and/or standing for a prolonged period of time
• Ability to work flexible hours to include nights and weekends as needed
• Ability to adjust or move objects up to 50 pounds in all directions
• Frequently communicates with others to exchange information 
• Frequently uses hands/fingers to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle as needed
• Occasionally works in outdoor weather conditions

Salary Schedule:
Salary Band:  $40,070 – $50,087To view salary schedules, visit: https://www.athens.edu/about/offices/human- resources/salary-schedule-tables/ Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications

Special Instructions to Applicants
Unofficial transcripts should be from the college or university which verifies qualifications for the position. 

Note: Credential evaluations are needed for all transcripts obtained outside the U.S. before uploading and submitting an application. (Credential evaluators should provide course-by-course evaluations and transcribed in English.)

Upon an offer of employment, official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended must be submitted. Continued employment is contingent upon receipt of transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://jobs.athens.edu/postings/search

About Athens State University
Located in historic Athens, Alabama, Athens State University offers junior and senior-level coursework to community college graduates and transfer students holding sufficient credits from other institutions. Presently, over 3,100 students have selected Athens State because of its neighborly environment where 50 majors and degree programs are offered, with courses taught by a supportive and exceptional faculty. Approximately 80% of the students are enrolled in at least one online course. The typical student is a working adult who commutes. Recently, the University was featured in the 2015 Best Value Online College Rankings by OnlineU.org for four online programs including computer science, accounting, education and human resources. The University offers undergraduate degree programs in Liberal Arts, Teacher Preparation, and Business. The University employs more than 350 full and part-time employees with approximately 90 full-time faculty members in three colleges: College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, and College of Education. Seventy-five percent of the full-time faculty members hold a terminal degree. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Athens, Alabama is located in north Alabama equidistant between Nashville, TN and Birmingham, AL. Athens is home to several events and festivals that have been featured as the Southeast Tourism Society's “Top 20 Events in the Southeast” including the Athens Storytelling Festival and the Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention.

In accordance with Athens State University Policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from that criminal background check.

Non-Discrimination Policy Statement Athens State University, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. Athens State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, religion, genetic information, or veteran status in employment, or admissions to or participation in educational programs and activities. Inquiries or concerns may be addressed to the Office of the Vice President of Enrollment and Student Support Services, 300 N. Beaty St., Athens, AL 35611, 256- 233-8175.
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