Student Success Coordinator

at  University of Alaska

530011

Anchorage, Alaska, United States

Hybrid

On Campus

Staff Full-time

Grade 78

UAA College of Arts & Sciences
The UAA College of Arts and Sciences seeks candidates for its Student Support Coordinator. In this position you will be responsible for student success efforts including recruitment events and retention initiatives. You will also oversee the strategic use of administrative scholarships. The College of Arts and Sciences is a welcoming and diverse academic community, providing a world-class, Alaska-rooted education that prepares students for the challenges of today and tomorrow through educational excellence, transformative research, creative expression, and community engagement. It is where innovative research and creative work culminate to transform Alaska’s next generation. We seek candidates dedicated to equity and diversity of the campus community and to promoting an environment that increases student knowledge about local, national, and global communities.
To thrive in this role you should have exceptional communication skills, with demonstrated ability to present information to individuals and groups in an engaging way. Exceptional interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to build rapport and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders. Strong organizational, time management and event planning skills. Strong customer service skills and orientation. Ability to interpret and apply complex policies, rules, and regulations. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals and groups and to work successfully as a member of a team. Innovation, creativity, and adaptability in developing and implementing projects/programs tailored to a target audience. Knowledge of methods of organization, research, and analysis. Ability to work in a self-directed manner. Proficient in the use of Google or Microsoft programs, databases, online data queries and reports. Knowledge of FERPA regulations. A strong commitment to UA and College of Arts and Sciences mission, goals and values. We prefer that you have experience in higher education, experience working with students or student success efforts/initiatives, and familiarity with the College of Arts and Sciences and our academic programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree and two years relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Effective written communication skills. Experience with Google or Microsoft programs, databases, online data queries and reports.

• ️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Kristen Ogilvie, Associate Dean of Student Affairs, College of Arts and Sciences, at kaogilvie@alaska.edu.
• To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible