First & Second-Year Experience Program Coordinator

Alcorn State University; Lorman (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Alcorn State University in Mississippi seeks a Coordinator for First and Second Year Experience to lead program administration and student success initiatives. You will coordinate activities, workshops, and services for freshmen and sophomores, while collaborating with departments to support retention and academic planning.

The role requires a master's degree in counseling, education, or a related field and at least five years in counseling or student services within an academic setting.

Qualifications

• Strong counseling, learning, and student success knowledge.
• Experience advising students in an academic environment preferred.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with faculty, staff, and administration.

Responsibilities

• Administers the First/Second Year Experience program and coordinates activities and services.
• Develops yearly calendar of events, workshops, and related schedules; ensures timelines are met.
• Evaluates progress of new student programs for continuous improvement.
• Tracks student enrollment and retention data; writes impact reports.
• Teaches post-secondary students to plan academically and develop success skills.
• Coordinates program website communications and supervises student leaders.
• Presents outreach and training to freshmen and sophomores; uses data to support program goals.
• Provides guidance to develop effective advisement promoting academic progress; performs related duties.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Advising and coaching

Student population engagement

Educational planning skills

Technology use (MS Office, SIS)

Education

Master's degree in Counseling, Education, or related field

Job description

Alcorn State University in Mississippi seeks a Coordinator for First and Second Year Experience to lead program administration and student success initiatives. You will coordinate activities, workshops, and services for freshmen and sophomores, while collaborating with departments to support retention and academic planning.

The role requires a master's degree in counseling, education, or a related field and at least five years in counseling or student services within an academic setting.