Program Coordinator (First-Year Experience)

Brief Description of Duties

Under the supervision of the Director of Academic Excellence and Retention their designee, this position will oversee, plan, organize, coordinate, and review the services, activities, and operations of the First-Year Experience (FYE) program. The Program Coordinator will be responsible for the development and implementation of various programs and activities designed to promote first-year and transfer students' successful acclamation and integration into the University and enhance their academic, social, and personal development. The Program Coordinator will be responsible for developing and coordinating all components of the First-Year Experience to assist in improving the retention and persistence rates of each group. The Program Coordinator will work in concert with his/her counterparts on other campuses regarding all student experience programming.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Coverage of all components of the First-Year Experience Program including, but not limited to, Registration Day, New Student Orientation, New Student Welcome Week.
• Participation in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the FYE program.
• Collaboration with faculty, staff, academic coaches/advisors in creating program, support activities and expanding student opportunities.
• Supervision for the Peer Advisor program.
• Development of yearly calendar of events, workshops, and other schedules related to activities and services; review, update, and inform others of essential timelines; coordination of assigned activities; ensure the timely completion of work in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards.
• Aids in the development, coordination, and implementation of other programs, special projects, activities, and events assigned to the department.
• Development of program strategies, reviews, and evaluations of informal co-curricular activities/programs for quality performance.
• Monitoring, maintenance, and participation in the administration of assigned budget; making recommendations regarding allocation of resources and expenditure of funds.
• Researching and providing continuous up-to-date information on best practices for new and incoming students.
• Confer with management and conducts surveys to identify training needs based on projected production processes, changes, and other factors.
• Serves and provide support in a leadership/managerial capacity in the Student Success Center as needed.
• Identifies and attends professional development opportunities.
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Experience developing and supporting program activities.
• Knowledge of methods used to collect, analyze, and assemble pertinent facts; evaluate, arrange, and present responses; and to review written reports and prepare summaries to facilitate program operations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Demonstrable evidence of the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with faculty, staff, administrators, and a diverse student population.
• Proficient in computer software applications, including Microsoft Office, and other related software packages.

Information to Applicant

Condition of Employment: Temporary employment may be ended at anytime with or without cause.
Collective Bargaining Unit (Non-Union): This position is not in the collective bargaining unit.
Employment Benefits: Depending upon length of appointment, selectee may or may not be eligible for full benefits such as health and life insurance, annual (vacation) and sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia's retirement plan (TIAA-CREF).

Equal Opportunity Employer

The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference

Applicants claiming veterans preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Disposition of Resume

Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.