Honors Program Coordinator

La Sierra University; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits

Job summary

La Sierra University in Riverside, California seeks a Program Coordinator to work with the Honors Director and Provost’s Office to plan, develop, maintain, and evaluate the Honors Programs. The role focuses on academic monitoring, curriculum updates, supervising student workers, record-keeping of finances, and reporting on student success, with strong collaborative and organizational skills.

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree with several years of related experience and offers generous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years related experience or equivalent combination.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business materials and communicate effectively across campus.
• Ability to calculate figures, percentages, and other basic math.
• Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written/oral instructions.
• Proficiency with personal computers and standard software.
• Supervises student employees and coordinates work.
• Strong planning and organizational skills are essential.
• Wage range provided for hourly compensation with generous benefits.

Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain and direct academic monitoring and tracking of students.
• Maintain current knowledge of Honors/General Education curricula and related departments.
• Update and revise curriculum sheets for Honors.
• Oversee all Honors student workers.
• Assist in record keeping and tracking the financial resources of the Honors Program.
• Research and prepare reports for projects related to Honors student success.
• Direct the maintenance of databases of student information and progress.
• Support recruiting to the Honors Program.
• Process administrative forms such as contracts and petitions.
• Provide registration overrides based on Provost approvals.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Data tracking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Summary The Program Coordinator works closely with the Honors Director and Provost’s Office in planning, developing, maintaining, and evaluating the Honors Programs.

Required Duties And Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain and direct academic monitoring and tracking of students, to include, but not limited to academic progress, grade checks, etc.
• Maintain a current and comprehensive knowledge of academic curricula for the Honors Program and General Education Program and be familiar with all programs in the academic departments of all schools.
• Update and revise the curriculum sheets for Honors.
• Oversee all Honors student workers.
• Assist in record keeping and tracking the financial resources of the Honors Program.
• Research and prepare reports for projects related to Honor student success.
• Direct the maintenance of databases of student information, program participation, and student progress.
• Support recruiting to the Honors Program.
• Other job‑related duties as assigned, including the support of social and academic co‑curricular activities.
• Process administrative forms, such as contracts and academic variance petitions
• Provide registration overrides to students based on approvals by the Provost

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four‑year college or university, with three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Additional experience in lieu of education.

Language Ability

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to effectively collaborate and communicate with other departments and programs on campus. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from campus community of program success.

Math Ability

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to prepare and maintain reports and records.

Computer Skills

Ability to operate a personal computer and associated software.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises student employees.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Other Demands

Must have excellent people skills and be able to work with a diverse university community and non‑university community. Must have strong planning and organizational skills.

Wage Range: $19.56 to $22.00 per hour plus generous benefits