COORDINATOR OF FYE/SYE & PARENT/FAMILY RELATIONS

POSITION: COORDINATOR OF FYE/SYE & PARENT/FAMILY RELATIONS

DEPARTMENT: STUDENT AFFAIRS

DIVISION: STUDENT AFFAIRS AND ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT

OPENING DATE: JULY 21, 2022

CLOSING DATE: UNTIL FILLED

Responsibilities: Reporting to the Dean of Students, the Coordinator of First-Year and Second-Year and Parent/Family Relations is responsible for creating robust and supportive services, resources and programs for students progressing through their freshman and sophomore years at Johnson C. Smith University. This individual is responsible for designing and implementing summer, fall and spring New Student Orientation programs (i.e., Golden Bull Academy) for newly enrolled, Term 1 and Term 2 students. Likewise, they are also tasked with creating and implementing ongoing educational, cultural and social activities and events, as well as collaborating with other campus areas (i.e., Admissions and Recruitment, Financial Aid, Housing and Residence Life, Academic Advisors/Success Coaches), to ensure smooth transitions for first- and second-year students. Finally, this individual will have the opportunity to commence a new initiative at Johnson C. Smith University, Parent and Family Relations, which will connect students’ familial and community support systems with institutional areas at Johnson C. Smith University.

Qualifications: A Master’s degree and demonstrated experience working with second-year students, retention efforts, and/or academic achievement/support services. Knowledge of and proficiency with integrated student information systems such as Jenzabar, Banner or Beacon. Knowledge of laws, regulations, and mandates relevant to the student and academic information (e.g., FERPA, NCAA, VA). Records management, including security and preservation of records. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required. Some evening and weekend work is occasionally required.

Finalists for this position are subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check

To apply, please email hrrep@jcsu.edu or Fax to (704) 330-1494: Use the Subject Line "Coordinator of FYE/SYE and Parent/Family Relations”. Include a resume, cover letter, contact information for three professional references, and unofficial transcript(s) (Official transcripts will be required of finalists).

The above information may also be mailed to:

Coordinator FYE/SYE And Parent/Family Relations Search Committee

Johnson C. Smith University

Office of Human Resources

100 Beatties Ford Road

Charlotte NC, 28216
 

About Johnson C. Smith

Johnson C. Smith University, a 154-year-old historically black liberal arts college dedicated to serving a diverse student body, is located in Charlotte, NC. The University has a rich history and is heralded as one of the best of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the nation, serving 1100 students in undergraduate, graduate, non-traditional and adult programs. Johnson C. Smith University continues to gain a strong national reputation for integrating the liberal arts with business, the sciences and technology. For more information, please visit http://www. jcsu.edu,

Johnson C. Smith University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability or veteran’s status as it relates to student enrollment or hiring. Johnson C. Smith University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate and master's degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Johnson C. Smith University