Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States

Academic Affairs

Program Coordination

Regular Full-time (Benefits eligible)

Closing at: Sep 1 2025 - 22:55 CDT
Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $44,200 - Midpoint: $55,300 (Salaried E6)
Department/Organization: 200019 - Capstone Center for Student Success
Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm; some evenings and weekends required.
Job Summary: The First Year Student Retention Program Coordinator implements and coordinates a variety of student-oriented programs designed to support persistence and retention of first-year students. Assists Program Manager with large-scale programs and targeted retention initiatives including communication efforts for case management of student participants.
Additional Department Summary: Completes required training and promoting a safe, hospitable, and respectful workplace.
Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or higher.
Skills and Knowledge: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong organizational skills. Ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff in a collaborative manner. Strong relationship building skills.
Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in Higher Education or related field. Experience in communication, marketing, and coordinating programs for first-year students.
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.

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