Senior Coordinator, High-Impact Practices

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA; Tucson, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Arizona is seeking a Senior Coordinator, High-Impact Practices to oversee HIP programs within the Division of Undergraduate Education. You will help integrate HIPs into undergrad curricula, coordinate committees, and drive data-informed improvements for student success.

This role requires a bachelor's degree and at least three years of related experience, with strong project management and communication skills. The position is based on Tucson Campus with full benefits.

Qualifications

• High-Impact Practices knowledge and implementation experience.
• Ability to coordinate projects, meetings, and initiatives.
• Familiarity with FERPA and confidential information handling.

Responsibilities

• Infrastructure: build and sustain HIP integration across undergrad education.
• Research: collect, analyze, and report data on HIP initiatives.
• Knowledge: provide guidance aligning HIP with university priorities.
• Additional duties: coordinate programs to improve completion and equity, reduce bureaucracy.

Skills

HIP concepts

Project management

Communication

Time management

FERPA awareness

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Posting Number req26742

Department Office of Undergraduate Educ

Department Website Link https://undergraduate.arizona.edu/

Location Tucson Campus

Address Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights The Senior Coordinator, High-Impact Practices oversees administrative operations in the Division of Undergraduate Education, including academic programming and strategies such as high-impact practices (HIPs), that improve the quality and efficacy of the undergraduate experience at the University of Arizona (U of A).

The Division of Undergraduate Education supports collaboration and provides leadership for transformative learning opportunities across all undergraduate programs at the University of Arizona through high-quality initiatives facilitating student empowerment, persistence, and well-being that lead to degree completion.

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!

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Duties & Responsibilities

Infrastructure

• Collaboratively create and sustain infrastructure to promote the meaningful integration of HIPs into and across undergraduate education, including within general education courses.
• Infrastructure functions to ensure effective academic administration and support for HIP activities in Undergraduate Education may include: serving on committees and working groups (or similar), conducting communications and outreach, coordinating meetings and events, managing projects and initiatives, organizing systems and strategies, implementing policies, processes, and procedures, and identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement in HIP programs and services across undergraduate education.

Research

• Collect, compile, analyze, and/or report on data and information, both local and national, that provide insight into the student experience with HIPs in undergraduate education.
• Oversee the implementation of assessments and evaluations related to HIP Initiatives.
• Assist in the creation, development, delivery, and implementation of data-informed resources, reports, and action plans to improve the student experience.
• Maintain divisional records related to HIP activities.

Knowledge

• Keep current on teaching and learning pedagogies, technologies, trends, and developments in HIP literature, including attending professional development.
• Provide professional expertise and guidance to coordinate and structure HIP initiatives and align them with the U of A’s strategic imperatives and academic mission.
• Review, analyze, and influence HIP-related practices and approaches, including collaboration on initiatives and training.
• Provide advisory, referral, and information services to students, parents, faculty, staff, administrators, and external partners on HIP-related topics.

Additional Duties as Assigned

• Administer, facilitate, and/or coordinate assigned programs and projects that accomplish Undergraduate Education’s priorities: improving four-year graduation rates; closing attainment gaps; improving communication and collaboration among units in support of undergraduate student academic success; defining and curating impactful and sustainable academic programs for undergraduate students; reducing bureaucratic complexity experienced by students.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• High-Impact Practices: specialized knowledge of HIP literature, research, best practices, assessment, and implementation strategies in higher education.
• Flexibility and Adaptability: creatively solve problems working through ambiguity, including impromptu or ad hoc assignments, as well as shifting priorities and changing direction of work.
• Proactive Work Ethic: work proactively with moderate guidance under limited or minimal supervision, consulting with supervisor in highly unusual or complex situations, or for sound judgment, accuracy, and alignment with objectives.
• Communication: communicate effectively with different groups and individuals to foster connection and coordinate undergraduate education efforts.
• Time Management: effectively manage projects under pressure, ensuring that deliverables are completed on time while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Tact and Discretion: handle confidential and sensitive information, including under the Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA).

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 professional level experience required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Formal project management experience, including proficiency in project management technology and tools such as dashboards, charts, boards, etc.
• Experience coordinating executive-level schedules and calendars.

FLSA Exempt

Full Time/Part Time Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week 40

Job FTE 1.0

Work Calendar Fiscal

Job Category Academic Administration

Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay $65,687 - $85,393

Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade 9

Compensation Guidance The 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.
The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator .

Career Stream and Level PC2

Job Family Academic Affairs

Job Function Academic Administration

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies 1

Target Hire Date 8/17/2026

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates Kian Alavy | [e-mail]

Open Date 8/10/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Documents Needed to Apply Resume and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant

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