Coordinator, TRiO Program

ASU TRIO Programs seeks a Coordinator for the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) program at the Polytechnic campus. Under the supervision of the Program Director, the Coordinator performs a variety of professional activities for achieving program objectives. The Coordinator supports students’ academic, personal, and professional goals to help them retain and graduate from ASU. The ideal candidate works independently, is a strong individual contributor, as well as an effective team player, who can meet priority deadlines with a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality, as well as develop a strong rapport with our students. The ideal candidate must work well in a fast‐paced, flexible environment, provide a high level of customer service to both the university and external communities, and make strong contributions both as an individual and as a team player.

Days and Schedule: Work location is primarily at the Poly Campus; however, incumbent may be required to travel to off-campus events and travel to other ASU Campuses to perform work driving their own vehicle.

This position is a Full-time position from Monday thru Friday 8AM to 5PM, evenings and weekends may be occasionally be required.

Flexible work arrangements are available in an alternative or hybrid schedule but will be based on the work and the needs of the university and department operations and pending leadership approval

• Develop and facilitate academic and personal skills and professional development workshops for TRIO SSS students.
• Provide students with the necessary information and support to be successful in academic courses at the university.
• Assist with recruitment, selection, and retention of program participants
• Work with students individually to provide guidance in various areas including academics, financial aid, and career counseling.
• Evaluate TRIO SSS student needs and refer to appropriate university and community resources.
• Hire, train, and supervise tutors and student employees
• Administer assessment instrument(s) to TRIO SSS students, and record and document results.
• Collaborate with other TRIO Programs to increase retention and graduation.
• Support student and staff related technology needs.
• Provide instructional support to students, as needed.
• Collaborate with other university departments and community partners to assist with student retention and academic success.
• Maintain confidential TRIO SSS student records in accordance with federal and university rules and regulations.
• Support summer transition programming for first-year students including transfer students.
• Assist TRIO SSS Program Director in planning and implementation of program goals and activities.
• Assist TRIO SSS Program Director in report writing activities related to the SSS and help formulate information reported to the U.S. Department of Education and ASU.

Bachelor's degree in a field appropriate to the area of assignment AND three (3) years of related experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

• Evidence of a Master’s degree in a field appropriate to the area of assignment and one year of related experience
• Experience with TRIO, educational equity organizations, and/or similar programs working with students from diverse backgrounds, including first-generation, low-income, and students with disabilities.
• Experience in higher education or working with college students.
• Experience in overcoming barriers similar to those confronting the program's target population
• Experience with completing assigned projects in a timely manner and work well under priority deadlines
• Experience with student engagement and retention efforts.
• Experience in planning, scheduling, and supervising the work of others
• Experience with grant writing, preferably federal grants.
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic computer skills including use of MS Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher, Access), social media (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, etc.), G Suite (e.g., Google Drive, Gmail, Hangouts, etc.) and ASU computer systems (e.g., Peoplesoft, Salesforce, Canvas, Zoom, Slack, etc.)

• Professionally represents department/program
• Work collaboratively across various departments within the University as well as with diverse populations and groups.
• Work collaboratively to achieve program objectives.
• Develop and deliver presentations to groups
• Use critical thinking to make decisions and/or analyze data.
• Research, develop, implement and assess programs
• Develop budgets and monitor expenditures
• Supervise students and/or staff
• Use computers effectively – including inputting, reviewing and retrieving information, extended periods of viewing screen and using mouse and keyboard
• Communicate effectively to perform essential duties
• Sit or stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Walk throughout campus for meetings or events, regardless of the weather.
• Ability to lift 35lbs

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Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

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Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of “equivalent combination” in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor’s degree is equal to four years of experience.