What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Coordinator, Academic Success Program position at Shippensburg University?
Shippensburg University’s Department of Academic Engagement and Exploratory Studies seeks a Program Coordinator for the Academic Success Program. The Academic Success Program Coordinator is a full-time, up to a three-year faculty appointment in the Department of Academic Engagement and Exploratory Studies contingent upon continued grant funding. The Program Coordinator works closely with department faculty to provide program leadership and planning in addition to support services to conditionally admitted, at-risk students who enroll in the university though the Academic Success Program. Teaching assignments may include nights and/or weekends. In addition, faculty members are expected to perform other duties as assigned in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement. This nine-month, non-tenure track faculty position (with expectation of summer employment with additional compensation) is within the School of Academic Programs and Services beginning August 2025.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must possess a doctorate in Education, Psychology, Counseling, or related field. Program management as well as teaching experience in content related developmental and transitional courses, and a minimum of 5 years of higher education experience working with entry-level college students is required. The candidate must possess effective communication skills (oral and written) and evidence of a commitment to understanding the learning and developmental needs of diverse populations. Furthermore, the Program Coordinator must be a dynamic, student-centered, innovative leader and educator who is willing and able to build relationships within the campus community in support of program students while possessing experience in program planning and administration.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience and knowledge of student development, learning theory, developmental psychology and academic support services in higher education, working effectively with students who may be struggling in their transition to college, including achieving satisfactory academic progress, and working with Exploratory (Undeclared/Undecided) students is preferred.
Posting Detail Information
Open Date
04/08/2025
Close Date
05/09/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions
All candidates my apply online at https://jobs.ship.edu. Materials submitted in other formats including paper applications will not be considered. For an application to be considered complete, candidates must submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts (official transcripts will be required if granted an on-campus interview). Incomplete applications will not be considered. For more information, contact Dr. Chad Bennett, Seach Committee Chair, Mowery Hall 203, Shippensburg University, 1871 Old Main Drive, Shippensburg, PA 17257 Phone: 717-477-1123 x3475 Email: CHBenn@ship.edu.
Additional Information
Applications received by May 9, 2025, will be given full consideration. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check as well as sufficient course enrollment and budget allocations.
Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check as well as sufficient course enrollment and budget allocations.
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer and, in compliance with federal and state laws and university policy, is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Individuals from traditionally underrepresented populations are encouraged to apply.
