SUMMARY: The Student Affairs Coordinator is responsible for assisting the Student Affairs department in all student progress and retention efforts. Guided by the Director, this position will work with students in one-on-one and group settings to help ensure student’s success throughout their respective programs. This position will be a motivator for incoming students and an advisor for every students. This position will act as the first point-of-contact for students in need of assistance in the Student Affairs department.

The Student Affairs Coordinator must uphold the philosophy and mission of the University while instilling positive and progressive attitude in all employees.

JOB REQUIREMENTS include but are not limited to the following:

COMPLIANCE:

• Responsible for compliance with all local, state, accreditation and federal regulations

• Ensure completeness, accuracy, and security of campus files, documents and reports.

• Ensure and maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures

• Responsible for complete and accurate timekeeping.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Conduct all duties and responsibilities ethically and professionally;

• Create and evaluate data concerning student progress and retention efforts;

• Create and distribute early alerts for students at-risk of academic sanctions;

• Lead the First Year Experience program weekly with topics of discussion relevant to new students;

• Maintain data spreadsheets concerning student issues and red flags;

• Contact at-risk students on a weekly basis to offer resources and assistance as directed;

• Maintain contact with students through consistent follow-up and check-ins;

• Assess student needs and respond appropriately;

• Serve as first point-of-contact for Student Affairs needs;

• Document all relevant student efforts in student management system;

• Maintain office coverage in collaboration with other Student Affairs staff;

• Build rapport and trust with student population at all locations;

• Assist Director with necessary projects;

• Assist in new student orientation on main campus and Flight Training Centers;

• Carry out administrative duties for Director as needed;

• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Associate’s degree (AA or AS) from an accredited college or university required. One plus years experience in postsecondary education and/or student success/retention and/or training and/or advising; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) in education or a related field from an accredited college or university preferred.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Ability to interact in a pleasant and professional manner with all types of people. Ability to work well under pressure, manage multiple priorities, set and meet deadlines and manage unexpected situations. Strong technology skills necessary.

TRAVEL DEMANDS:

Travel to various conferences and/or trainings may require overnight stays, and the number of nights is dictated by company and/or by the schedule of events. The employee must have the ability to travel to various locations as necessary. Must have vehicle suitable to safe and secure transportation.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business communications, financial reports, legal documents, and some government reports. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from students, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write correspondence. Ability to effectively present information to students, top management and/or public groups.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to converse and listen. The employee frequently is required to sit and use hands to finger a computer keyboard, and handle the telephone. The employee is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.