First Year Experience Coordinator

Job Summary

The First Year Experience (FYE) Coordinator will be responsible for developing, implementing, and assessing comprehensive programs and services that support the successful transition and integration of first-year students into the college community. Additionally, the coordinator will play a vital role in enhancing student engagement and academic success of students on academic probation and students returning to Hilbert College after serving an academic sanction. This position will be crucial in enhancing student transition and success while strengthening students' Hilbert experiences by developing and implementing comprehensive programs, interventions, and support services. The FYE Coordinator will dually report to the Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students and the Director of the Academic Services Center. This position is funded through the U.S. Department of Education 5-year Title 3 grant.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design, manage, and execute a holistic first-year experience program that facilitates new students' adjustment to college life; addresses the academic, social, and personal needs of first-year students; and supports connections to on-campus resources and support services.
• Partner with Student Life, Student Success, and Academic Affairs departments and faculty to cultivate a welcoming and engaging environment for first-year students through New Student Orientation, welcome week activities, and transition programs.
• Partner with the Blueprint Director to assure that co-curricular programming complements and supports in-class learning.
• Teach a one credit Academic Success Lab (GSL101L) in Fall & Spring to first year students in Assisi Program.
• In partnership with the Associate Vice President for Student Success, ensure alignment of first-year experience and academic intervention programs and learning outcomes.
• Provide proactive outreach to first-year students who receive Academic Alert Notices from faculty or who receive poor mid-term grades. Coordinate intervention strategies with Academic Services, Athletics, and other relevant departments to address academic concerns and improve student outcomes.
• Collect and analyze data to assess the effectiveness of FYE programs, services, and academic interventions. Utilize assessment results to inform program improvements and generate reports and presentations on the progress and effectiveness of first-year experience and academic intervention programs.
• In partnership with faculty and academic affairs leadership, assess faculty utilization with early alert and intervention programs and design and facilitate training and professional development opportunities.
• Monitor and ensure the timely and appropriate registration of first-year students for Fall and Spring semesters. Collaborate with Admissions, Student Records, and Student Finance to support a seamless registration process and initiate outreach to students who are not yet registered.
• Develop yearly calendar of events, workshops, and other schedules related to activities and services in support of the FYE program.
• Create communications and promotional materials to inform students and instructors of activities and services.
• Serve as a member of the Care Team.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in higher education, college student personnel, or a related field.
• Three years of experience in new student orientation, first-year experience programs and initiatives, student life, academic advising, or student affairs.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing student success initiatives, particularly for first-year and at-risk students.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills with an ability to successfully work in a cross-cultural environment and with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Proficiency in interpersonal and communication skills. Incumbents must be able to give and receive advice and opinions and interact with individuals in situations requiring sensitivity and tact.
• Ability to respond appropriately to challenging situations involving students and community members.
• Aptitude for learning and training others using different technology systems.

Compensation: $55,000 - $60,000

For priority review, applications should be received by April 1, 2025