First-Gen DREAM Initiative Coordinator

Oakland University; Oakland (CA); Presencial; USD 55 000 - 65 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Oakland University is seeking a Program Coordinator to lead the DREAM Initiative, a student-support prototype aimed at closing persistence gaps for first-generation and low-income students. You will guide 50 participants, recruit peer mentors, and coordinate with Admissions, Financial Aid, Housing, and Academic Success.

You will develop individualized plans, monitor progress with real-time data, and help students navigate campus life, finances and academics, while partnering with senior

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Business Administration, Organizational Development or related field with 4+ years PM experience.
• Experience leading complex transitions or scaling initiatives in higher education.
• Proven vendor management and cross-functional collaboration experience.
• Experience with hybrid teams and multiple delivery methodologies (Lean, Agile/Scrum).
• Strong communication, planning, monitoring and reporting skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead 25 returning and 25 new DREAM Initiative students, guiding navigation of academic and life challenges.
• Develop Individual Student Plans aligning career goals with a financing plan for degree completion.
• Coordinate with advising, housing, financial aid, and student success centers to support enrollment and persistence.
• Recruit, train and supervise up to 15 peer mentors to support 50 students.
• Monitor budget and prepare reports; liaise with Enrollment Management and campus partners to remove enrollment barriers.
• Maintain ongoing collaboration with OU departments to enhance first-year enrollment and retention.

Conhecimentos

Project management

Stakeholder management

Lean/Agile

MS Office

Visio

Communication

Team leadership

Budgeting

Data analysis

Travel planning

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Ferramentas

MS Project

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Oakland University is seeking a Program Coordinator to lead the DREAM Initiative, a student-support prototype aimed at closing persistence gaps for first-generation and low-income students. You will guide 50 participants, recruit peer mentors, and coordinate with Admissions, Financial Aid, Housing, and Academic Success.

You will develop individualized plans, monitor progress with real-time data, and help students navigate campus life, finances and academics, while partnering with senior