Program Coordinator

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Job Title Program Coordinator Job Grade AS22S Division Student Life and Wellbeing College/Dept Learning Communities Department DASH

Requisition Number  FTE (full-time equivalency) 100.00 Work Schedule Primarily M-F, 8am-5pm Does the position provide the opportunity to work Remotely/Telecommuting? No remote/telecommute opportunity Appointment Term 12- 12/12 months Is this position essential personnel according to the inclement weather policy? No Pay Information $54,000 Pay Schedule Annually FLSA Designation Exempt Position Summary

This position will serve as the program coordinator and academic coach for the Scholarship Collective in Durango's Advancement & Support Hub (DASH) supporting operations for all student programs housed within the office. This position will coordinate all aspects of the Forward Together Scholarship including managing the student recruitment/selection process, program promotion, overseeing the program budget, and designing student support/engagement activities. The position will also provide direct student support including one-to-one academic coaching and developing and coordinating group activities for the learning community.

The position will assist scholars in accessing academic and student success support resources available at UNO, as well as maintaining knowledge related to community-based resources available to students. The Program Coordinator will also work with the families of these students to inform and educate them about the university learning experience. In addition to coordinating these efforts, this position will support Durango's Advancement & Support Hub operations by serving as an academic coach for students, assisting in supporting the DASH Peer Mentor program, involvement in strategic planning for the office, and other duties as assigned.

Flexibility and a positive attitude is key to being successful within this student-centered environment.

Job Duties

Responsibility Area:
Manage Scholarship Operations Duties:

Manage operations including student recruitment and overseeing the selection process of new students, organizing promotional and outreach materials, cultivating and maintaining relationships with local and regional high school counselors and community partners to promote awareness of program. Manage program budget to ensure proper stewardship of funds and serve as liaison to Office of Financial Support & Scholarships. Plan and lead orientation for new students as well as engagement activities and support programming for students.

Represent the DASH Scholarship Collective on various UNO campus committees.

Percentage Of Time 35 Essential Function:
Yes Responsibility Area:
Academic Coaching Duties:

Educate, coach, and support the Scholarship Collective and other students served through Durango's Advancement & Support Hub with academic & career related decisions. Monitor student progress toward short-term academic goals and long-range educational plans. Meet regularly with students in individual and group meetings to monitor progress. Provide intentional coaching including development of academic recovery plans for scholars not meeting program standards, as well as students supported through Durango's Advancement & Support Hub who are not meeting university academic standards.

Percentage Of Time 35 Essential Function:
Yes Responsibility Area:
Office Support and Planning Duties:

Support DASH office operations including event planning, peer mentor support, strategic planning, office projects.

Percentage Of Time 10 Essential Function:
Yes Responsibility Area:
Program Assessment and Reporting Duties:

Assist with…