Program Coordinator | University of the Pacific - Military Veterans

Program Coordinator Primary Purpose: Under the general direction of the SUCCESS TRIO Program Specialist and Program Director, the Program Coordinator monitors the tutorial program and a caseload of 100 undergraduate students from University of the Pacific. The Program Coordinator provides ongoing guidance, support, and resources to participants from first-generation, low-income, and students with disabilities background with services in retention, graduation, and graduate school assistance. This is a full-time, 9-month position with funding guaranteed through the grant cycle ending 8/31/2025. Essential Functions: Assist with recruiting and recommendation of participants meeting eligibility requirements to Program Specialist and Program Director. Oversees the tutorial program, hires, supervises, and provides budgetary reports to Program Specialist. Monitors student academic performance and maintains appropriate electronic and written documentation in student folders. Assist with coordinating program events, some of which will be outside of the normal workday. Advises and assists students with postsecondary course selection, graduate school admissions, and financial aid process. Maintains academic records of participant caseload and provides documented services and activities, including referrals to campus resources. Ensures compliance with University and federal grant regulations. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. This position serves as Campus Security Authority (CSA) as outlined by the Clery Act. CSAs have federally mandated responsibilities to report crimes that are reported them. University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in education, counseling, or related field. Two (2) years of experience working in an educational setting. Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of managing student tutoring. Knowledge in the areas of academic advising, financial aid, course scheduling, student counseling, and career program planning and development. Demonstrate sensitivity to the special needs of eligible students. Experience in staff hiring and training, program planning, and effective organizational skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experience working with budget and payroll matters. Proficient computer skills and working knowledge using software applications. Professional or personal experiences in overcoming barriers like those confronted by the participants. Positive attitude, proven ability to work successfully with diverse populations and demonstrated commitment to promote and enhance diversity and inclusion. Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism, including understanding FERPA and other policies, procedures or regulations guiding interactions with students and colleagues. Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures. Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work. Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires extended periods of sitting and repetitive hand/wrist motion while using computer keyboard and phone. Occasional standing, walking across campus, climbing stairs, stooping and reaching. Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds. Work Environment/Work Week/Travel: Work is primarily performed in a standard office environment. Work performed during standard business hours, but may require occasional evenings and weekends for various Department, University or Division events. Hiring Range: $18.09-$23.96 per hour. We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidates qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. Background Check Statement: All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening. To apply, visit https://pacific.peopleadmin.com/postings/28322 University of the Pacific is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity. In compliance with applicable law and its own policy, Pacific is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff and does not discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability. Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-ee9edbc17daa274ca79d85a5f857ea7c