Coordinator, First Generation Center

Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title
Coordinator, First Generation Center
Campus
Jersey City Campus
Department
Academic Success & Engagement
Full Time, Part Time, Adjunct
Full Time
Job Description
The FirstGen Center at Saint Peter's University has an opening for a full-time Coordinator of the FirstGen Center. This role is responsible for developing and implementing innovative strategies that support the matriculation, retention, and graduation to address the needs of First Generation and underrepresented students at the institution. The coordinator will work across Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, and other institutional partners to support, retain and graduate SPU's First-Gen Students such as, TRIO Student Support Services, Educational Opportunity Fund Program, and Academic Support Program.
Salary Range: $45,000 - $50,000
Duties & Responsibilities

• Programmatic Management
  • Administer support services program while maintaining federal guidelines
  • Evaluate progress of established federal objectives
  • Actively participate in National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) Regional meetings and management of First Gen institution distinction metrics, benchmarks, and reporting
• Assist with the design and development of retention activities for first-generation students
  • Actively participate in the on-going development of the first-year experience
  • Collaborate with campus partners such as TRIO Student Support Services (SSS), Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) Program and the Center for Academic Success and Engagement to conduct valuable workshops to address first-generation student needs
  • Collaborate with campus partners to support strategic initiatives for first gen undocumented students
  • Develop and implement workshops for parents and families in collaboration with the Center for Academic Success and Engagement for Peacock Prep Days
  • Plan and execute programming for national First-Gen Day
  • Host faculty and staff training on how to best serve first-gen students needs
• Provide direct support services
  • Meet individually with First Generation students to address academic referrals, social, emotional, and financial needs
  • Collaborate with the Center for Academic Success and Engagement to develop early identification of at-risk students
• Create and provide resources to help First Generation students navigate their college experience
  • Create and deliver content via all university platforms that covers relevant topics and practices for First Generation students
  • Develop partnerships both on campus and off campus in order to identify opportunities for First Generation students to further develop personally, professionally, and spiritually in alignment with Cura Personalis

Qualification Standards
Bachelor's Required, Master's Preferred
Education
Bachelor's Required, Master's Preferred
Physical Demands
Experience
Licenses (if applicable)
Working Conditions
Physical requirements
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
PS413P
Position Posting Date
Close Date
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link
https://saintpeters.peopleadmin.com/postings/3558