First-Year Experience & Student Success Lead

Eastern New Mexico University; Portales (NM); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A public university in the United States seeks a First-Year Experience Coordinator to oversee the First-Year Experience course and provide advising for new students. Responsibilities include hiring and supervising instructors, coordinating programming, and assisting students in developing educational plans. The role requires a bachelor's degree (master's preferred) and relevant experience in higher education student success initiatives. The position is full-time and focused on improving student retention and transition into college.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum of two years of relevant experience is needed.
• Experience with first-year student programs or student success initiatives in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise FYEX instructors.
• Design, plan, and coordinate all FYEX programming.
• Assist first-year students in educational plan development.
• Conduct workshops on student success and degree evaluation.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Program management skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Student information systems (prefer Banner)

Job description

A public university in the United States seeks a First-Year Experience Coordinator to oversee the First-Year Experience course and provide advising for new students. Responsibilities include hiring and supervising instructors, coordinating programming, and assisting students in developing educational plans. The role requires a bachelor's degree (master's preferred) and relevant experience in higher education student success initiatives. The position is full-time and focused on improving student retention and transition into college.