First Year Experience (In-Reach) Coordinator

First Year Experience (In-Reach) Coordinator

R-01757
San Diego County - Cuyamaca College

Transforming lives through learning isn't just the vision of the Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District. It happens every day with our 30,000 students who take the first step in their higher education, become trained for a new career, or learn knowledge that transforms their world perspective.

The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District honors a diverse academic community and fosters equity mindedness across our institutions. As such, the District is committed to eliminating achievement gaps among different student groups by promoting a culture of appreciation for diversity, equity, inclusivity, and social justice, and continuously examining our processes and practices through an equity lens.

The District provides an excellent health and welfare benefits package to its employees. We take care of our employees and have continued to offer medical, dental and vision coverage to eligible employees and their dependents at no charge for any of the plans we offer.

Become a part of this dedicated team in beautiful San Diego County!

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Job Summary
Application Deadline: Monday, April 24, 2023 at 11:59 p.m.

NOTE: Application materials that are submitted on the last day of application and are timed out will not be accepted.

Department: Student Services and Special Programs - Pathway Academy

Months worked out of the Year: 12 months

FTE: 1.0

Work hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (hours may vary)

Shift Differential: None

Starting Salary Range:
Range: S-I: $67,012 (Step A) or $70,362 (Step B) or $73,880 (Step C)
Based on education and experience

Anticipated Start Date: June/July 2023

Job Description

SUMMARY:

Under the direction of an assigned manager, coordinate comprehensive First Year Experience (FYE) activities for first-time to college students as well as provide training to peer mentors. The First Year Experience Coordinator is responsible for overall implementation and coordination of programs for new students at Cuyamaca College. First Year Experience programs include orientation, college success classes/workshops and welcome events. The Coordinator will collaborate with a variety of staff across the college including Outreach and Engagement Coordinators, Institutional Effectiveness, and department faculty chairs in an effort to increase first year student success and retention.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Plans, organizes and coordinates First Year Experience program and activities, including but not limited to, school visits, recruitment fairs, community event presentations, information booths, open houses and college tours; arranges and schedules local and high school visits to the College to provide general college recruitment to the First Year Experience Program.

Assist in the coordination of matriculation activities for first-time students from local area high schools, including placement, orientation, and first semester course planning in both live and online formats.

In conjunction with the College and Community Relations department to develop and implement marketing and recruitment strategies for First Year Experience empathizing the value of the program of college success. Designs and distributes to local area high schools and designated locations in the community a variety of marketing and publicity materials, including but not limited to college brochures and flyers, social media campaigns, information booths, display tables; ensures that materials are consistent with other College publications.

Establishes and maintains positive relationships and partnerships with local community leaders, college administrators, teachers, counselors and other parties.

Assist in coordinating new and existing first year services programs in collaboration with academic departments and support service programs.

Work with Student Services departments to plan, organize, and implement an extended admissions, placement and orientation program in multiple locations for new students to encourage students to join the First Year Experience program.

Research new trends and innovations in the field of First Year Experience programs related to social media and other student communication methods.

Collaborate with various college departments to provide opportunities for student engagement and involvement to promote student success.

Supervise assigned employees including student peer mentors.

Work with college personnel to coordinate activities with various student success and equity initiatives on campus.

Prepare and monitor program budget; control and approve expenditures within established guidelines.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:

Gather data and prepare reports related to First Year Experience in collaboration with Institutional Effectiveness, track student enrollment and retention statistics, regarding program success and impact. Evaluates progress of new student programs to ensure continuous improvement and growth.

Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Principles and practices of supervision and training
  
• Oral and written communication skills
  
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
  
• Recordkeeping techniques
  
• Modern office practices, procedures and equipment
  
• Board policies regarding District enrollment, organization, operations, policies and objectives
  
• Effective organizational/time management skills
  
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary
  
• Advertising and public relations activities
  
• Technical aspects and field of specialty
  

ABILITY TO:

• Plan and implement departmental procedures
  
• Train, supervise and evaluate personnel
  
• Assign and review the work of others
  
• Coordinate and assign staff and provide in-service training to Student Ambassadors and Peer Mentors
  
• Work independently with little direction
  
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
  
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
  
• Use a personal computer including various software packages
  
• Maintain records and prepare reports
  
• Meet schedules and timelines
  
• Plan and organize work
  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: a Bachelor's Degree and four years of increasingly responsible experience in outreach functions.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Valid California driver's license and ability to qualify for District vehicle insurance coverage.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

College office environment; travel within the community; subject to frequent interaction with students, staff, and the public; ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

Additional Information

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:

Applicants may find it helpful to refer back to the job posting, specifically the special instructions, while applying. Consider saving the job description or opening a new browser window.

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REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS (APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING TWO ITEMS):

A complete and current resume.

A 1 - 2 page cover letter addressing how you meet the qualifications of the position. In your cover letter please also address your philosophy on the importance of an FYE (First Year Experience) program as well as your professional experience and personal commitment to the principles outlined in Cuyamaca's Mission, Vision, and Values Statement (https://www.cuyamaca.edu/about-cuyamaca-college/our-vision-mission-and-values/index.php)

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The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District, a two-college district in eastern San Diego County, has been providing a high-quality education to the region since Grossmont College opened its doors in 1961 and Cuyamaca College began operating in 1978. The district is tied closely to the suburban and rural communities that it serves, providing a $1 billion economic impact to the region through its payroll, purchasing, and spending by students and alumni.

The district has a strong commitment to diversity and equity with a student population representing a broad variety of backgrounds, ethnicities, socioeconomic levels, cultures and abilities. The district strives to provide an educational environment that fosters cultural awareness, mutual understanding, and respect that ultimately also benefits the global community.

The colleges offer more than 150 degrees and certificates in a wide range of programs. Both colleges have signature programs that have become well-renowned. Grossmont College is recognized for its top-notch Administration of Justice, Culinary Arts, Nursing and Allied Health and Theatre Arts programs, while Cuyamaca is known for its Automotive Technology, Ornamental Horticulture, Environmental Health and Safety and Water/Wastewater Technology programs.

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