Senior Coordinator, Fostering Success

University of Arizona; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 53,039 - 66,299; Full time

Job summary

University of Arizona seeks a Senior Coordinator to help develop and implement recruitment and retention initiatives for students who have experienced foster care, housing insecurity, or are unaccompanied. You will work one-on-one with participants, supervise student staff, and collaborate with campus partners to reduce barriers and build a supportive network.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed engagement, regular outreach, and coordination of programming related to financial aid and student

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Trauma-Informed Student Engagement and Support.
• Meet individually with participants to navigate challenges and opportunities.
• Supervise undergraduate staff in collaboration with other full-time staff.
• Provide program coordination and assist with collaboration with campus partners.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree in Social Work, Sociology or Psychology

Job description

Position HighlightsThe Senior Coordinator reports to the Director of Fostering Success and assists in the development, implementation, and programming of recruitment and retention initiatives for students who have experienced foster care, housing insecurity, or are considered unaccompanied youth.

Position HighlightsThe Senior Coordinator reports to the Director of Fostering Success and assists in the development, implementation, and programming of recruitment and retention initiatives for students who have experienced foster care, housing insecurity, or are considered unaccompanied youth. The Coordinator works one-on-one with program participants, supervises student staff and facilitates group engagement opportunities to build skills, access resources, and build community. This position collaborates with numerous community and campus partners on behalf of the program to reduce barriers, build access to resources, and develop a support network for Fostering Success students in collaboration with other full-time and student staff members.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Facilitate Trauma-Informed Student Engagement and Support:
• Conduct outreach to program participants regularly to assess needs and connect students with resources.
• Meet individually with participants to navigate challenges and opportunities throughout their college experience.
• Serve as a point of support for student participants experiencing crises or other elevated needs.
• Facilitate programming related to financial aid processes.
• Conduct outreach to prospective Fostering Success students to increase awareness of services to eligible current and future University of Arizona students.
• Facilitate transition support for incoming first-year and transfer students eligible for Fostering Success participation.

Supervise Fostering Success Undergraduate Staff

• Supervise undergraduate student employees in collaboration with other full-time Fostering Success staff.
• Recruit, hire and train Fostering Success undergraduate staff members.
• Plan and facilitate Fostering Success weekly staff meetings and ongoing collective professional development for student employees.
• Assess and support individual professional development needs of Fostering Success undergraduate staff.
• Serve as a mentor and coach to undergraduate student staff members.
• Provide accountability and support for program engagement activities planned and hosted by student staff.

General Program Operations Support

• Assist with collaborator and partner cultivation, engagement, and management including on and off campus organizations.
• Assist with assessment of program events, services, and resources to evaluate impact on students.
• Collaborate on program strategic planning efforts.
• Oversee basic needs inventory management and distribution.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (KSAs)

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Sociology or Psychology.

FLSAExemptFull Time/Part TimeFull TimeNumber of Hours Worked per Week40Job FTE1.0Work CalendarFiscalJob CategoryStudent ServicesBenefits EligibleYes - Full BenefitsRate of Pay$53,039-$66,299Compensation Typesalary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)Grade7Compensation GuidanceThe Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

Career Stream and LevelPC2Job FamilyStudent SupportJob FunctionStudent Services

Type of criminal background check required:Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)Number of Vacancies1Target Hire Date9/30/2026Expected End DateContact Information for [e-mail]

Open Date7/22/2026Open Until FilledYesDocuments Needed to ApplyResume and Cover LetterSpecial Instructions to ApplicantNotice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety ReportIn compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses.Thesereports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.

Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at [e-mail].