Coordinator, Honors College/Experiential Learning & Engagement

Youngstown State University; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Youngstown State University invites a coordinator to support the Honors College and the Division of Experiential Learning and Engagement, driving student success through retention initiatives, mentoring, and community engagement.

You will collaborate with faculty and partners to plan events, coordinate outreach, maintain records, and assist with recruitment and engagement activities. Regular communication with staff and supervision of student workers are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with related experience.
• Experience in higher education student affairs or experiential learning preferred.
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate retention and student success programming.
• Provide mentoring and coaching to students.
• Coordinate event logistics, outreach, and engagement activities with campus and community partners.
• Maintain records of participation, outreach efforts, and program activities.
• Represent the Honors College and Division at recruitment and campus events.

Skills

Office management

Data entry

Computer skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Coordinates, implements, and supports experiential learning and engagement initiatives for the Honors College and the Division of Experiential Learning and Engagement. Supports Honors College recruitment and engagement events. Coordinates Division sponsored high school outreach and readiness programs, leadership, and community-engaged learning opportunities. Provides mentoring and coaching to students through student success and retention initiatives. Collaborates with campus and community partners to facilitate programming that promotes leadership development, college access, experiential learning, and student success. Assists with the planning and implementation of Honors College events, Division experiential learning initiatives, and mentoring programs that support student engagement, persistence, and academic success. Ensures the daily function of operations and services related to any assigned program, initiative, or objective.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Coordinates retention and student success programming through student outreach, individualized student meetings, and initiatives that promote student engagement, persistence, and academic success.

Provides mentoring and coaching to students through current student meetings, transfer student transition meetings, completion plan meetings,not registered outreach, and other student success initiatives to support the college.

Collaborates with Honors College and Division of Experiential Learning and Engagement faculty, staff, and campus partners to coordinate event logistics, communications, participant engagement, and operational support for retention and student engagement initiatives.

Coordinates the planning, implementation, and assessment of high school program outreach, leadership, community-engaged and experiential learning activities, and college readiness programs.

Coordinates program logistics, participant communications, scheduling, materials, and collaboration with faculty, staff, school districts, and community partners to ensure the successful delivery of college and division programming.

Maintains records related to student participation, outreach efforts, and program activities. Monitors student engagement and follows up with students as appropriate.

Represents the Honors College and the Division of Experiential Learning and Engagement at recruitment, outreach, campus, and community engagement events, fostering relationships with prospective students, families, schools, and community partners.

Coordinates daily tasks related to one or more assigned components of overall programs and/or services as assigned.

Regularly communicates with supervisor and other staff, including student workers, as required or needed in the completion of daily tasks in support of overall goals and objectives.

Prepares and maintains accurate records of daily tasks in accordance with applicable policies and procedures and assures timely communication with supervisor, staff, and students where appropriate.

Gathers data and prepares reports and other information/documentation for supervisory review?related to programs and/or services, or one or more assigned components.

Prepares for and attends events.

Remains informed of current developments and procedures pertinent to duties; participates in staff development activities; attends meetings, conferences, and other events.

Other Functions and Responsibilities:

Assistswith training new hires.

Performs other duties as assigned and/or required that are within the level of responsibility for this classification at the discretion of the supervisor.

Equipment Operated:

Computer and all other standard office equipment.

Work Schedule:

Typically, Monday through Friday. Occasional Saturdays as assigned for department and student programs.

Primary Location:

Youngstown

Supervision Exercised:

May exercise supervision over student employees.

Reports to:

Director

Required Certifications, Training, and/or Licensures:

None

Sponsorship and/or Work Authorization Status:

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of: university policies and procedures*; office practices and procedures; department/division goals and objectives*; department/division policies and procedures*; workplace safety practices and procedures*; English grammar and spelling; records management; office management.

Skill in: use of office equipment; typing, data entry; computer operation; use of computer software and other programs applicable to the assigned department/division*.

Ability to: define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; determine material and equipment needs; calculate fractions, decimals, and percentages; compile and prepare reports; use proper research methods to gather data; understand a variety of written and/or verbal communications; prepare accurate documentation; maintain records according to established procedures; effectively interact with personnel and public to answer routine questions; train or instruct others; move quickly and effectively from one task to another; work independently and in a team environment; develop and maintain effective working relationships.

(*) Developed after employment.

Minimum Qualifications:

At least a bachelor’s degree; and related experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree. Experience in higher education student affairs, experiential learning, or college access programs supporting early college or pre-college student populations.

Physical Requirements:

In accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor physical demands strength ratings, this position will perform sedentary work.

Sedentary:

Work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs may be defined as Sedentary when walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other Sedentary criteria are met.