Student Program Coord,Sr.

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PositionTitle:Student Program Coord,Sr.

Employee Classification:Student Program Coord,Sr.

College/Division:Provost Office

Department:380001-GRADUATE SCHOOL

Internal or External Search:External - Open to all applicants

Location:Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: 35,645.94

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt: Exempt

Summary:Join the dynamic team at New Mexico State University Graduate School as a Student Program Coordinator, Sr. In this role, you will be at the forefront of guiding graduate students on their academic voyage, providing support from the moment they're admitted until they complete their degrees, while playing a vital part in graduate recruitment and retention. Elevate your career and contribute to the success of our graduate community. Apply today and be a part of our mission to shape future leaders!

Classification Summary: Under limited supervision, develops, implements, and oversees a range of integrated special programs and initiatives designed to assist in the recruitment and retention of graduate and/or undergraduate students within an underrepresented target population or college. Responsible for the internal and external promotion and representation of program activities. Coordinates and provides support services to student participants as appropriate to program activities.

Classification Standard Duties: Plans, develops, and coordinates student support programs, special projects, and other initiatives geared to the recruitment and retention of students within the targeted student population or college. Oversees and administers all facets of the day-to-day operations of the various programs and activities related to the position. Serves as primary liaison with internal and external contacts on all matters relating to the program(s) activities; represents the program(s) on a local, regional, and/or national basis. Provides and/or coordinates financial aid scholarship disbursement, academic advisement, career advisement, and/or related support to students participating in the programs; acts as student advocate, and provides day-to-day problem solving as necessary. Oversees and/or coordinates the collection and analysis of program activity data; develops, writes, edits, and presents statistical and narrative program reports and evaluations. May plans, develops, and implements strategies for identifying and generating funding and/or resource opportunities for program activities, to include development of grant and other fundraising proposals. Participates in the development of goals and objectives; recommends, implements, and administers methods and procedures to enhance operations, as appropriate to the unit. Supervises personnel which typically includes recommendations for hiring, firing, performance evaluation, training, work allocation, and problem resolution. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency Required Education:Bachelor's degree in a related field.; Required Experience:Three (3) years of experience related to the standard duties as outlined.; Equivalency:None; Required Certification/License:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities KNOWLEDGE:Knowledge of student recruitment and retention issues. Knowledge of a range of recruitment strategies and techniques. Knowledge of targeted recruitment principles, procedures, and resources. Knowledge of student outreach services and activities.; SKILLS:Data management and records maintenance skills. Performance management skills.; ABILITIES:Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to develop and implement recruitment plans. Ability to analyze and solve problems. Ability to plan community outreach projects. Ability to analyze course prerequisites, certification, and/or curriculum/graduation requirements. Ability to coordinate and organize meetings and/or special events. Ability to design and develop recruitment plans. Knowledge of community outreach practices.

Job Duties and Responsibilities The Student Program Coordinator, Sr. will advise applicants and assist graduate students with the process from admissions through degree completion, working collaboratively with graduate faculty and staff and providing assistance when issues arise. Coordinates all activities from application to graduation for assigned departments: admission processing, registration, verify program of study or degree audit, verify final exam information, certification of degree and certificates. Works with colleges and departments on retention of graduate students, creates and implement events aimed at recruitment both on and off campus. May attend conferences and trainings on behalf of NMSU and the Graduate School. Assists in the planning and implementation of the Graduate Student Orientation. Responsible for accuracy and timely entry of all data associated with admission, transcript evaluation, registration, program of study, final exams and degree certifications.

Preferred Qualifications

Prefer experience with Slate and Banner.

Special Requirements of the Position

Department Contact: Kari Bellavita 575.646.5745 karibell@nmsu.edu

Contingent Upon Funding:Not Applicable

Bargaining Unit Eligibility:This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Standard Work Schedule:Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule:

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment:Work is normally performed indoors.

Physical Effort:No or very limited physical effort required.

Lifting Requirements:Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

Risk:No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

Recruitment Summary

We are New Mexicos land-grant institution and a comprehensive research university dedicated to teaching, research public service and outreach at all levels. NMSU is a welcoming community of talented faculty, staff and students who are working together to make a difference. We are a NASA Space Grant College, a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI), a minority-serving institution (MSI) and home to the first Honors College in New Mexico. We offer an accessible education that shapes bright futures.

NMSU provides learning opportunities to a diverse population of students and community members at four campuses, Cooperative Extension offices located in each of New Mexicos 33 counties, 12 research and science centers, and through distance education.