Senior Coordinator for Scholar Support Miguel A. Loya Scholars

About the Role

The Division of Student Affairs at The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) seeks an innovative, student-centered, and highly motivated professional to serve as the Lead Coordinator for the Miguel A. Loya Scholar Program within the Office of Student Scholar Support. This position provides leadership for the day-to-day administration and continued growth of the program, including scholar recruitment, selection, retention, program development, event coordination, and ongoing student support. The Lead Coordinator will also collaborate in supporting UTEP's broader portfolio of scholar programs as needed.

Responsibilities

• Scholar Onboarding, Retention, and Student Support (35%):
  • Responsible for the onboarding and ongoing support for the Loya Scholar cohorts, including new student orientation, academic advising coordination, on-campus housing assignments, and academic coaching.
  • Manages the planning and execution of Scholar events, such as scholar orientation, move-in events, annual banquet, and spring Scholar Reception.
• Scholar Engagement, Experiential Learning, and Student Leadership (25%):
  • Identifies opportunities for Scholars to engage in high-impact experiences, including study abroad, leadership development, student organizations, on-campus employment, and internships.
• Program Administration, Records, Reporting, and Compliance (20%):
  • Maintains accurate records for Scholars, including academic progress, financial aid awards, campus accolades, anticipated graduation dates, study abroad experiences, internships, and on-campus employment.
  • Mentors Scholars through regular one-on-one and group meetings, connecting them with resources to support their academic, personal, and professional needs.
• Loya Scholars Student Organization and Campus Collaboration (15%):
  • Serves as staff advisor to the Loya Scholars Student Organization (LSSO) and holds developmental meetings with the executive officer team.
  • Attends, coordinates, and/or facilitates Loya Scholar programs, activities, events, and meetings, fostering a culture of support among Scholars.
• Professional Responsibilities, Institutional Service, and Technology/Compliance (5%):
  • Works with a diverse student population and handles sensitive information confidentially.
  • Serves as the Student Scholar Support Liaison on various campus committees and complies with all State and University policies.

Qualifications

• Required:
  • Bachelor’s Degree and two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Proficiency with standard office software applications.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, effectively engaging with high school and college-age students.
• Preferred:
  • Master’s degree.
  • Bilingual (English and Spanish).
  • Experience in higher education, directly interacting with students on various needs and issues.
  • Knowledge of engineering academic programs and career pathways.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, life insurance, and wellness platform.
• Voluntary benefits: dental, vision, additional life insurance, UT Flex, short and long-term disability plans.
• Retirement programs.
• Longevity pay.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Employee discounts and perks.
• Employee education assistance program.

Pay

$46,550 Annually.

Schedule

40 hours per week, standard Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm. Flexibility is required on evenings and weekends.

Additional Information

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215. A valid driver’s license and insurability may be required. UTEP is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive learning and working environment.