Student Transition Coordinator; Filling One

Working Title

Student Transition Coordinator (Filling More Than One)

FA446

Exempt

Full Time

No

A sensitive position requires a fingerprint-based criminal history check. This is NOT a sensitive position.

Yes

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority. A Campus Security Authority (or CSA) is defined as an “official of the institution with significant responsibility for student and campus activities.” A CSA is required to immediately report any crime that is reported to them to the University Police who will then review, evaluate, and investigate the reported crime. Annual training is required by the Department of Education for all personnel who have been designated as a Campus Security Authority.

Yes

This position is a “designated position” meaning this position could potentially be required to work (depending on the event) during an emergency closing.

No

This position does NOT require a Statement of Personal Economic Interest.

No

A restricted position would be subject to availability of funding. This is NOT a restricted position.

The Student Transition Coordinator(s) will support the successful student transition and integration into and throughout their time at Christopher Newport. The Coordinator(s) will provide intentional outreach and individualized student support, particularly to those navigating critical transition points and special populations, such as transfers, commuters, student veterans, non-traditional learners, first-generation college students, and more. They should demonstrate a commitment to understanding and working with diverse student populations and will serve as a resource for new students on campus.

Reporting to the Assistant Dean of Students for Transition and Connection, the Coordinator(s) perform an active role within the Division of Student Affairs and transition support initiatives and strives to help the team achieve its goals and directives.

• Designs, implements, maintains, and assesses a variety of student transition functions, activities, programs and support services for undergraduate students, with a particular focus on new transfer students, commuting students, first-generation college students, and non-traditional student learners.
• Serve as a case manager for students of concern, providing individual student support and timely follow-up of Captains Care referrals. This includes coordinating internal and external resources, providing on-going communication, conducting on-going risk assessments, monitoring progress for persisting, and developing and implementing intervention plans based on the individual needs of each undergraduate student. Will keep detailed records of meetings with students and intervention methods.
• Develops a creative, comprehensive communication plan for specific audiences, including first year students, second year students, commuters, and student veterans to be implemented with Captains Connect.
• Assess student satisfaction, student-learning outcomes, and evaluate the quality of service delivery to ascertain valuable feedback on the student transition experience. Aligns programming and educational opportunities with student learning, student success, and student development initiatives.
• Collects data and information to regularly assess trends and inform decisions. Will assist with office-wide assessment efforts and annual reports.
• Represents the Division of Student Affairs and transition support initiatives on select committees and working groups.
• Participates in university events that support the academic mission of the University, to include but not limited to:
  Orientation, Commencement, Move-In, Admission events, and other special events.
• Works cooperatively with administrative units in Student Affairs, Enrollment, Student Success, Admission, Auxiliary Services and personnel affiliated with student…