First Year Experience Program Coordinator

Job Title

First Year Experience Program Coordinator

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Office for Student Success

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

What We Want
The Office for Student Success First Year Experience team is seeking a First Year Experience Program Coordinator who will coordinate the planning, development, and implementation of programs that empower first-year students to succeed academically and support university goals of improved retention, graduation, and time to degree rates. This individual will provide oversight to the Hullabaloo U Peer Mentors, including recruitment, selection, hiring, training, and evaluation of new and returning student leaders. This individual will also contribute to the overall development of a comprehensive first-year experience course and other transition and retention initiatives including developing curriculum and creating and implementing programs for new Aggies.

This individual will have the opportunity to supervise undergraduate and graduate students and teach a first-year course. The ideal candidate would bring energy and enthusiasm to their work, thrive in presenting and facilitating engaging sessions for students and campus partners, and be excited to join a high-performing team dedicated to excellence and innovation in the first-year experience. They should have experience advising or supervising student groups and as a trainer/facilitator. We need an individual who is student-focused, highly organized, an excellent communicator, and values collaboration with colleagues campus-wide. If the above description sounds interesting to you, we invite you to apply for this opportunity.

Essential Duties/Tasks

Peer Mentor Coordination and Oversight

• Provides oversight to the Hullabaloo U Peer Mentors, including recruitment, selection, hiring, training, and evaluation of new and returning student leaders.

• Collaborates with peer mentor coordinators campus-wide to plan and implement the Hullabaloo U Peer Mentor program and events.

• Oversees the budget for the Hullabaloo U Peer Mentors program.

• Assists in identifying funding opportunities for the program as they arise.

• Develops and updates training materials for Hullabaloo U Peer Mentors.

• Trains 900+ Hullabaloo U Peer Mentors annually and provides ongoing support and professional development opportunities.

• Maintains databases used to manage Hullabaloo U Peer Mentors.

• Records all program materials.

• Maintains the supervision records on Peer Mentors.

• Evaluates Hullabaloo U Mentors and programming.

First-Year Experience Program Development

• Contributes to the development of a comprehensive First-Year Experience course and other transition and retention initiatives that are informed by best practices in higher education to address the needs of first-year students, first generation college students, and students at risk for stopping or leaving college.

• Assists in establishing short- and long-term goals and strategic planning.

• Assists with development of curriculum to be used in first-year courses.

• Coordinates the planning, development, and implementation of programs that empower first-year students to succeed academically and also supports university goals of improved retention, graduation, and time to degree rates. 

• Assists with the assessment of student persistence and progress to degree.

• Collaborates with others to create new and expanded programs.

Supervision

• Supervises student employees who serve as Peer Mentor Coordinators that are responsible for developing, planning, and execution of programs, mid-semester check-ins, and events for the Hullabaloo U Peer Mentors.

Communication, Outreach, and Marketing

• Directs all marketing and communications for the Hullabaloo U Peer Mentors.

• Works with Marketing and Communications team to create communications, promotions, and public relations campaigns to support program and service areas as well as assist with marketing and communication for all FYE programs.

Teaching

• Teaches at least one section of FYEX 101, a 0-credit hour transition-to-college course.

• Prepares and facilitates weekly well-organized presentations, class discussions, and activities on various topics.

• Develops a rapport and a safe relationship with new students.

• Communicates accurate and timely information to students about academic and student resources.

• Is accessible and willing to assist students as they navigate their first year.

• Meets regularly with the Peer Mentor assigned to FYEX 101 section to coordinate and plan course components.

Contribution to Student Success

• Contributes to a collaborative campus-wide culture for student success by representing the first-year experience on university, division, and departmental committees.

• Submits program proposals to present at relevant professional organization conferences and presents if accepted.

 

What You Need to Know

Salary: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00/annually

Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.  

Other Requirements and Factors: This position will include some occasional evening and weekend work.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Two years of experience in program administration, student affairs, or other relevant higher education experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education, or related field.

• Three years of experience working with first-year programs, new student orientation, or similar student transition program in a college or university setting.

• Demonstrated experience in meeting the needs of college students from varied backgrounds.

• Experience supervising or advising student groups.

• Teaching experience.

• Experience as a trainer and/or facilitator.

• Knowledge of programs for students in transition.

• Experience with curriculum development.

• Experience with first-year student experience or developing programs for first-year college students.

• Familiarity with assessment and evaluation of learning and program effectiveness.

• Familiarity with learning management systems.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Who We Are
The Office for Student Success provides leadership for a collaborative campus-wide culture for undergraduate student success through programs and services that empower, equip, and engage students and support university goals of improved retention and graduation rates and decreased achievement disparities.

Why Texas A&M University?   

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.   

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums  

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays   

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month  

• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas 

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time  

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more   

• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee  

• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees 

Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.