Job Abstract

The R.I.S.E. Gen1 Program Coordinator will assist the Program Director with planning, implementation, oversight, and review of programming including academic support services, advisement, student development workshops, the Gen 1 Summer program, student recruitment and enrollment, and retention and completion initiatives. The coordinator will maintain an advising caseload of R.I.S.E. Gen-1 students, instruct a section of University Life, and create relevant student support programming to foster a strong sense of student belonging and aid in the academic and personal development of R.I.S.E. Gen1 students.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitor and track student retention and graduation of R.I.S.E. Gen1 students
• Ability to interpret data, write reports, identify trends and patterns, and present findings
• Create assessments and reports for the following: student tutoring, Academic Coaching program, Peer Mentoring program and other duties as assigned
• Research best practices regarding first-generation initiatives
• Assist with development of student support programming
• Assist in the selection and supervision of Peer Mentors and Peer Tutors
• Work collaboratively with the R.I.S.E. Student Support Services program, staff and faculty across the institution, and external community partners.

Required Qualifications:

* Master’s Degree in Psychology, Sociology, Counseling or a related discipline.
* At least 1 year of professional experience in college level academic counseling, career
counseling and/or financial advisement.
• Experience with coordinating student programming and events
• Understanding of Assessment and Program Evaluation best practices
• Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong Presentation Skills
• Demonstrated sense of empathy and appreciation for first-generation students

Salary Grade:

AD150 - Administrative

Exempt/Nonexempt:

Exempt

Physical Demands:

General Office Environment

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Seton Hall University is committed to programs of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and the principles of affirmative action.