Coordinator of First Year Initiatives

Job Description:

The Office of Student Experience supports students and their families from the moment they enroll until they graduate. The Coordinator of First Year Initiatives assists first year students in navigating campus life by participating in programs and activities designed especially for them. Expectations include, but are not limited to, assisting with initiatives for new first year students through supervision of peer mentors, implementation of co-curricular programming, and individualized outreach to at-risk students

The focus of the Office of Student Experience is on all facets of assisting new and returning students and their families to the campus through creating a supportive community that fosters student success and persistence. The office offers a wide array of resources for students and families including one-on-one mentoring, programming, and individualized outreach. To learn more about the University and the Department, please visit: https://suny.oneonta.edu/ and https://suny.oneonta.edu/office-student-experience .

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Assist with the implementation of onboarding events and transition programs that are targeted at freshmen/first-year students
• Coordinate the recruitment, selection, hiring and training of the Office of Student Experience student staff and supervise the team
• Assist with the administrative functions of the year-long programs and opportunities for first year students to engage with the campus community
• Coordinate outreach to new students via social media, peer mentors, and passive programs
• Support office initiatives including maintaining online presence, providing content for the family portal, and maintaining a program budget
• Collaborate with campus partners to enhance the quality of life and learning for new students
• Represent the office at various evening/weekend events and serve on university committees as appropriate

Salary: $49,261. Information on SUNY's comprehensive benefits offerings can be found at https://www.suny.edu/benefits/


Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of one year professional or two years paraprofessional experience in a college student service area focused on one or more of these areas: peer mentoring professional mentoring, or campus activities in a higher education setting
• Demonstrated experience in program development, implementation, and evaluation
• Experience with successfully working in a customer service setting
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated use of technology

Preferred:

• Master's Degree in closely related field
• Experience working in a student-focused office in a higher education setting
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to a changing environment and handle multiple priorities
• Experience working with and serving diverse populations.

Additional Information:

SUNY Oneonta enrolls about 5,500 students who pursue bachelor's or master's degrees or certificates in one of 70-plus academic programs. Known as an exemplary residential campus that values inclusion, service and sustainability, SUNY Oneonta is a nurturing community where students grow intellectually, thrive socially, and live purposefully.

The university is located in the City of Oneonta, nestled in the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains about a four-hour drive from New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. With a population just shy of 14,000, Oneonta is one of the 20 Most Picturesque Small Towns in America, according to Microsoft News. The natural beauty of the region is breathtaking year-round. Each season offers outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, boating, swimming, and skiing. Employees give SUNY Oneonta high marks for work/life balance, management, and culture. The university's indeed.com rating is 4.4, with one recent review noting that the people are what make SUNY Oneonta so special.

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SUNY Oneonta values a diverse university community. Please visit our website on diversity at: https://suny.oneonta.edu/diversity . Moreover, the University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.


Application Instructions:

To apply online go to : http://oneonta.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=181227 Please upload a resume and cover letter. Contact information for three professional references is required.

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