Persistence Coordinator
University of North Florida

Job Info

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Job Title:

Persistence Coordinator

Position Number:

300090

Requisition Number:

B08790

Position Type:

Administrative

Class Code:

9822

Time-limited through:

N/A

Type of Appointment:

Full-Time

Faculty Position Sub-Type:

N/A

Length of Appointment:

N/A

Internal Recruitment?:

No

Working Hours:

8:00am - 5:00pm

Department:

Undergraduate Studies

Organization:

Undergraduate Studies

Division:

Academic Affairs - DIV

College:

N/A

Approved Hiring Salary Range:

$42,000.00 to negotiable

Pay Basis:

Annually

Equal Opportunity:

In 2020, the University of North Florida (UNF) received the prestigious INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, the only application-based national award for U.S. colleges and universities that exhibit an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion across their campuses. In addition, UNF ranked highest among the HEED institutions and was recognized as a 2020 Diversity Champion.

The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.

Carnegie:

UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University's collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF's mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.

Faculty Initiatives:

The University of North Florida promotes the quality and effectiveness of education and strives to maintain the highest standards of academic excellence in all phases of instruction, research/scholarship/creative activity, and service.

General Description / Primary Purpose:

This position will advise and consult on implementation and enhancement of policies and processes, analyze data and generate information to identify barriers to retention and academic progression, create outreach to students identified as at-risk, and collaborate with academic advisors on students encountering academic or institutional challenges. The Persistence Coordinator will work directly with students and will advise any at-risk undergraduate student concerning their academic plans and progress, academic schedule, choice of major, and other academic activities and career goals. Persistence Coordinator will focus on specific subject matters that are identified as having persistence challenges or those who are "at-risk" for persistence or graduation. Persistence staff will also generate and submit proposals for various grants focused on improving key academic metrics. The Coordinator will also oversee several student staff who will assist the Coordinator and deliver workshops to various on-campus student groups.

Job Function:

UNF's Undergraduate Studies team offers a high energy, collegial work culture where team members contribute every day to helping students succeed. After completing onboarding and training in this position you can be part of a hybrid team (mix of on-campus and remote work). You will rapidly develop portable, marketable skills, expand connections to other professionals in Higher Education, and enjoy opportunities for mentorship and professional development. Your day-to-day efforts will emphasize self-directed and autonomous work. In addition to being part of a dynamic team, you will also have access to a competitive benefits package including UNF's Employee Education Program, which includes up to 6 hours of tuition-free courses each semester. In addition to skill specialization and professional development opportunities in this role, you could potentially earn a doctoral degree in Educational Leadership or a master's degree or certificate in one of UNF's 75 graduate programs in arts and sciences, business, computing and engineering, education, and health. Apply today to become part of a team that empowers students with knowledge, resources, and opportunities to succeed.

• Develops and implements effective retention programs and early outreach plans to enhance persistence and completion of students and Coordinate the implementation and administration of departmental processes and/or programs.
• Collaborates with, and coordinates amongst, academic and non-academic departments to provide information on targeted intervention strategies for students identified as "at-risk" of not persisting or completing
• Makes recommendations to university administration for improvements to enhance the effectiveness of persistence and completion programs across the university
• Advises faculty, deans, chairs, and university administration on recommendations for changes in academic policy, procedures, and processes related to enhancing undergraduate student first year persistence, retention, and completion across UNF departments and systems
• Conducts professional development sessions, workshops, and trainings for staff, advisors, and students addressing areas where misinformation or new information causes issues with persistence
• Leads ad-hoc teams or groups in undertaking coordinated efforts across colleges and units
• Resolves individual student issues that involve coordination between multiple offices at the university
• Advises students with regard to understanding institutional policy and processes, reviewing available options, and resolving issues ·
• Develop the academic coaching program, including overseeing several undergraduate student employees
• Identify, write, and submit grant proposals for the office
• Other duties as assigned.

Marginal Functions:

Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

This position requires either (a) Master's degree from an acceptable accredited institution in a directly related area of specialization; (b) Bachelor's degree from an acceptable accredited institution in a directly related area of specialization and two years of experience directly related to the job functions; or (c ) 6 years of direct experience.

Faculty Position Required Qualifications:

n/a

Departmental Requirements:

Preferred candidates would have experience:
- With academic support and academic advising;
- Managing student records
- Drafting policies and procedures
- Grant Writing

Statement(s) of Understanding Definition:

This position requires a background check.

This position has been designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). This position has been designated as a CSA because it involves significant responsibility for student and campus activities and/or responsibility for campus security. As such, any person in this position must report to the University Police Department a crime or an incident that might be a crime that he/she becomes aware of. This position has a reporting requirement because the University believes that your responsibility for students, campus activities and/or campus security will make you someone members of the University community will see as an authority figure and someone to whom they can seek help. A CSA is not expected to investigate or determine whether a criminal incident actually took place. A CSAs responsibility is a duty to report. All positions designated as CSAs are required to complete an online or in-person training session. For more information concerning the training sessions or CSAs, please contact the University Police Department at (904) 620-2800 or the Office of the General Counsel at (904) 620-2828.

The holder of this position is designated as a "Responsible Employee" pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University's Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator.

Required Licensure or Certification:

N/A

Machines/Equipment used regularly:

PC, iPad, Surface, Webcam

Anticipated Start Date:

05/28/2024

Job Posting Date:

04/15/2024

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Point of Contact Information:

Dee Crawford 904-620-1012

Hiring Official:

Erin Richman

Location if not Jacksonville:

N/A

Special Instructions:

Applicants must complete an online application, as well as upload supplemental documents, at www.unfjobs.org in order to be considered for this position. Applicants who do not apply online and/or upload all the required documents will not be considered for this position. Once you submit both your completed application and uploaded documents you will receive a confirmation number. Keep the confirmation number for your records. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Dee Crawford at (904) 620-1131, or dee.crawford@unf.edu.

Quicklink:

https://www.unfjobs.org/postings/27359

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