Coordinator I, Special Program TRiO SSS

The University of Texas at Arlington; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefit eligible

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The University of Texas at Arlington seeks a Coordinator I, Academic Support Programs to help run the Peer-Led Team Learning program and support ASC during peak times. You will coordinate student staff, communicate with faculty, and assist in program administration, training, and marketing.

You will manage schedules, recruit and train PLTL leaders, oversee attendance, and develop data reports. The role requires strong organizational skills, team collaboration, and the ability to work evenings or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Two years of related experience or six years of equivalent experience.
• Experience in higher education or academic programs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily PLTL operations and scheduling.
• Recruit, hire, and train peer leaders; oversee attendance.
• Create data reports on grades and attendance; analyze processes.

Skills

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Forms

Presentation

Written communication

Oral communication

Teamwork

Time management

Leadership

PeopleSoft

Canvas

Education

Bachelor's degree

Two years of related experience

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

PeopleSoft

Canvas

Job description

Purpose of Position

The Coordinator I, Academic Support Programs (ASP) primarily assists with the oversight of the day-to-day operations of the PeerLed Team Learning (PLTL) program and supports other Academic Support Programs in the Academic Success Center (ASC) during peak times. This position reports to the Program Director of PLTL & MavUp Tutoring, in collaboration with the Coordinator I, PLTL. This position is responsible for the development, implementation, administration and/or marketing of program/project function; assists with serving as a liaison between students, faculty, staff, other departments and/or external constituencies on dayto-day programmatic, operational, administrative and/or fiscal issues. Coordinates activities of student staff, consultants and/or volunteers engaged in implementation and administration of program objectives.

Essential Functions

• Programming:
• Assist with daily operations of Peer Led Team Learning including: assisting with coordinating programming schedules and online registration method for sign-ups; securing venues; meeting regularly with the PLTL Leaders and Mentors; liaising with faculty coordinators to coordinate weekly activities related to curriculum content for PLTL sessions; conducting PLTL observations, and assist other ASC support programs in this regard when needed.
• Recruitment and Training:
• Assist with the recruitment, hiring, and evaluation of peer leaders.
• Provide ongoing PLTL training; assist with CRLA training for PLTL leaders; and provide support for other ASP/ASC training initiative.
• Reporting:
• Oversee daily attendance records of student participants.
• Create data reporting on grade results on a semester and annual basis.
• Analyze current processes and identify areas of process improvement.
• Timekeeping:
• Manage timekeeping for more than 80 PLTL leaders and assist other ASP/ASC programs in this regard when needed.
• Marketing and Events:
• Create marketing materials for PL TL leaders, student participants, faculty, and staff; as well as collaborate with overall ASC marketing team including stakeholders on campus; assist with the planning of events and social outreach.
• Other:
• Assist with summer programming and other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of experience related to the duties and responsibilities specified, or six (6) years of an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree and Two (2) years or more of professional experience in higher education with a concentration in the field of education and/or learning development.
• Proficiency in UTA software systems such as PeopleSoft and Canvas.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Forms.
• Strong presentation, interpersonal, oral & written communication skills with ability to build rapport with students, faculty, and colleagues.
• Strong management and training skills. Knowledge of learning theories and techniques.
• Ability to function efficiently in high volume office to provide services upon demand and to work independently and as a team member.
• Proficiency in UTA software systems such as PeopleSoft and Canvas or ability to quickly assimilate.

Work Schedule

• Monday through Friday; 8:00am through 5:00pm
• Some weekends and evenings.

Benefits Information

Position is benefit eligible: Yes

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees at the University.

https://www.uta.edu/hr/employee-benefits