Student Success Programs Coordinator (ASCEND)

Kennesaw State University; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennesaw State University seeks a Program Coordinator for CARE Services on the Kennesaw campus to lead the ASCEND Program for at-risk students. You will coordinate recruitment, intervention plans, and connections to support services, guiding staff and students toward academic success.

The role requires strong collaboration across offices, ability to manage living-learning operations, and experience in student development, with flexibility to work evenings/weekends and engage diverse campus and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a related field.
• One year of work experience related to the position.
• Master's degree in a related field preferred.
• Experience planning/coordinating events for students and supervising student staff is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develops, plans, and coordinates program implementation and events to achieve goals.
• Oversees day-to-day operations of assigned programs and/or departments.
• Acts as liaison with internal and external clients regarding program activities.
• Provides guidance and support to clients within the program focus area.
• Assists with budgeting and forecasting for the program; may manage PCard.

Skills

Student development knowledge

Confidential information handling

Evenings/weekends availability

Stakeholder engagement

Diversity & inclusion support

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kennesaw State University seeks a Program Coordinator for CARE Services on the Kennesaw campus to lead the ASCEND Program for at-risk students. You will coordinate recruitment, intervention plans, and connections to support services, guiding staff and students toward academic success.

The role requires strong collaboration across offices, ability to manage living-learning operations, and experience in student development, with flexibility to work evenings/weekends and engage diverse campus and