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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Coordinator, Student Experience (New Student Transitions & Family Engagement) - Boca Raton, FL

Summary of Responsibilities:

The Mentoring Project - First-Year & Transfer Connections:

Work with Associate Director as primary point to First-Year Connections and Transfer Connections – assist in recruitment and lead engagement opportunities.

Work with Assistant Director and Associate Director on assessment strategies and initiatives for checking in on Mentees who may need additional support.

Plan and execute events and check-ins for First-Year Connections Mentors and Mentees.

Plan and execute events and check-ins for Transfer Connections Mentors and Mentees.

Orientation Programming:

Oversee the scheduling, training, supervision, and evaluation of interns and student staff who work with Orientation (Mentor Orientation Leaders) and Mentoring.

Oversee student and staff retreats as it relates to respective areas.

Assist with Orientation Leader recruitment in the fall semester.

Work hand in hand to receive Orientation Leader recruitment strategies and execute recruitment initiatives (tabling, info session presentations co-facilitate, etc.)

Plan Mentor Orientation Leader & Orientation Leader retreats.

Lead of resource fair at SOAR/any involvement breakout opportunities.

Lead tabling at SOAR for mentoring recruitment/awareness.

Develop student staff recognition strategies and Orientation Leader banquet.

Serve as liaison for Registered Student Organization process/student travel.

Serve as liaison for Extended Orientation opportunities: Legacy 61 and First Saturday in Paradise.

Volunteer in university wide initiatives such as “Need Help?  Just ask” campaign

Represent the department on campus committees.

Supervise graduate and undergraduate level staff, when available.

Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

FAU Benefits and Perks

If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers:

Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.

State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.

State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program - https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

Flexible work arrangement plans - https://www.fau.edu/hr/employee_relations/flexwork.php

Sick Leave Pool Program

Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).

Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day - https://www.fau.edu/hr/documents/community-engagement-volunteer-leave4-2015.pdf

Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).

For details on FAU's amazing offers visit us at https://www.fau.edu/hr/benefits/index.php

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Minimum Qualifications:

A master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience required.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Must have interpersonal and listening skills.

Must have event planning experience.

Must have marketing and social media experience.

Salary:

$21.25 per hour

College or Department:

Division of Student Affairs: New Student Transition/Family Engagement

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm. Some weekends and nights.

Application Deadline:

2024-09-24

Special Instructions to Applicant:

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

Resume


OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:

Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.



PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:

Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.



REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact Human Resources at 561-297-3057. For inquiries concerning employees, job applicants or other available accommodations, please email accommodate@fau.edu or call the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at (561) 297-3004.