Coordinator, Kelly/Strul Emerging Scholars Program

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Coordinator for the Kelly/Strul Emerging Scholars Program. - Boca Raton, FL.

The Coordinator for the Kelly/Strul Emerging Scholars Program is responsible for coordinating programs, events, and engagement initiatives that increase the retention and matriculation of program participants within the Kelly/Strul Emerging Scholars program. This position reports directly to and works closely with the Assistant Director of First-Generation Student Success, to engage program participants in a meaningful college experience aimed at accomplishing the program mission of graduating low-income first-generation college students’ debt-free. Additionally, the Coordinator supports all aspects of the program to include recruitment, graduation, and philanthropic programming, while specifically coaching freshmen and sophomore participants through the 17-point pathway program curriculum.

Responsibilities within the Kelly/Strul Emerging Scholars program include:

• Providing support to the Kelly/Strul Scholars selection and recruitment process.

• Facilitating Kelly/Strul orientation sessions, onboarding, meet-ups, and programming in collaboration with the Kelly/Strul Registered Student Organization.

• Provide support to the Assistant Director in the co-facilitation of the First-Generation SLS Course curriculum and class instruction.

• Management of the peer-to-peer mentoring program to ensure participants are intentionally paired with a mentor.

• Monitoring student progress and creating intervention strategies through the Kelly/Strul Academic Success Retention Plan.

• Communicating regularly with students and ensuring they are aware of programs that may be counted towards their curriculum requirements.

• Developing program engagement and “touch-point” programs that align with the “17-point pathway” program curriculum.

• Maintain accurate records and host regular meetings with students to maintain a pulse of their overall collegiate experience and progress within the program, specifically focusing on students under 60 credit hours of study.

• Provide support and representation at Office of First-Generation Student Success events during the summer, fall, and spring semesters.

Administrative duties and responsibilities within the office of First-Generation Student Success to include:

• Serve as advisor to the Kelly/Strul Registered Student Organization.

• Collect data and assist with the end-of-year reporting and reports to the Kelly/Strul Executive Board.

• Participate in institutional, divisional, and department-wide events as needed.

• Stay current on research and best practices for encouraging first-generation student success.

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

A master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience required.

Salary:

$43,014 - $45,000 annually.
Exempt Administrative, Managerial, Professional (AMP)

College or Department:

Division of Student Affairs

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm. Some nights and weekends are required.

Application Deadline:

2026-04-24

Special Instructions to Applicant:

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

Resume


OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:

Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.



PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:

Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.



REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email at accommodate@fau.edu. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance call 7-1-1.