Program Coordinator and Academic Support Specialist

Program Coordinator and Academic Support Specialist

St. Catherine University invites applications for a full‑time Program Coordinator and Academic Support Specialist position within the Office of Academic Success. The Program Coordinator and Academic Support Specialist will positively impact student success and retention through program implementation and student academic support. Reporting to the Strategic Director for Retention and Student Success, this position will work collaboratively across areas and departments on campus to facilitate programming for academically at‑risk students in the College for Women, including coordination of first‑year experience programming and one‑on‑one success coaching for LEAP students.

• Provide academic success coaching for first‑year students identified as academically at risk (Learning Enrichment and Advising Program). Provide registration support for academically at‑risk students. Provide support for students on academic warning or probation through coaching meetings and study skills development. Develop, coordinate, and facilitate workshops and online resources related to academic skills development.
• Coordinate and enhance registration events with programming on academic readiness, collaborating closely with Admissions, Academic Advising, and Student Affairs. Coordinate academic affairs representation at new student orientation for all colleges. With the Strategic Director and AVP for Learning Resources and Academic Success, implement and expand summer bridge programming, including but not limited to Katies Embark. Coordinate TRW Lab logistics, including recruitment of facilitators, training of teaching assistants, supervision of teaching assistants, and development of course materials.
  
  Assist in development of College for Adults retention programming.
• Provide unregistered student support, including meetings to discuss holds and how to move forward. Implement outreach campaigns for unregistered students. Meet with students inquiring about leave of absence and voluntary withdrawals, complete process and communicate with students on leaves during registration cycle.

• At least 2 years of experience supporting students in a higher education setting (e.g., tutoring, advising, admissions). Demonstrated experience working with academically at‑risk or first‑year student populations, including students on academic warning or probation.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills, with experience managing multiple initiatives, deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneously. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across departments and communicate with diverse campus partners.
• Commitment to inclusive, student‑centered practices and experience supporting students from diverse backgrounds.

• Master’s degree in higher education, student affairs, counseling, education, or a related field (preferred).
• Experience teaching or co‑teaching first‑year seminars, transition courses, or academic skills labs (e.g., TRW Lab, study strategies, time management, college success courses) (preferred).
• Demonstrated experience coordinating or implementing retention initiatives, such as summer bridge programs, orientation programming, registration readiness events, or early alert interventions (preferred).

• Fourteen paid holidays and paid "gift" days when the University is closed.
• Free tuition for employees and reduced tuition for their families after one year of service.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan access.

The salary range is $42,473.60 – $59,467.00 depending on qualifications and experience. The salary range listed reflects a good‑faith estimate of what we reasonably anticipate to pay for this position, based on market data and internal equity, at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on qualifications, experience, skills, and other relevant factors. St. Catherine reserves the right to modify or adjust compensation depending on University needs.

St. Catherine University is an equal opportunity employer.

Our commitment to inclusion reflects the central value of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet to "love of neighbor without distinction" and provides a learning and working environment that is enriched by the diversity of all our members. Individuals of religious, racial, ethnic, gender identity, nation of origin, or disability groups that have traditionally had less representation in higher education are encouraged to apply.

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