<p>The lntercultural Collective (IC) seeks a student-centered professional to serve as Coordinator of First-Generation Programs. Using student development and customer service skills, this position will be responsible for coordinating and facilitating hands-on, community-building and educational programming and events for first-gen students and providing administrative and operational support for First-Gen programs including the Kessler Scholars Program.</p> <p>The coordinator is an integral member of the IC, which is charged with creating a holistic, student-centered welcoming and accepting environment that cultivates community and belonging, provides resources for students' personal and academic success, and connects students to opportunities for campus engagement.</p> <p>The position reports to the Kessler Scholars Program director. The Kessler Scholars Program offers evidence-based best practices for student success and academic, professional, and personal support to help first-generation students navigate Syracuse University with a sense of belonging and purpose across all years of their undergraduate experience.</p> <p>The coordinator will also work closely with the other offices in the IC: Belonging and Student Success, Disability Cultural Center, LGBTQ+ Resource Center, and Center for International Services. This is an in-person, student-facing job.</p> <p>Education and Experience</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree required, or an equivalent amount of education and experience. </li></ul> <p>Skills and Knowledge</p> <ul> <li>Strong knowledge of first-generation college student support and demonstrated experience working with individuals from varied backgrounds, with an understanding of factors that shape their experiences. </li><li>Demonstrated organizational and analytical skills as well as the ability to manage several concurrent tasks needed. </li><li>Familiarity with assessment and evaluation. </li><li>Excellent interpersonal, presentation, writing and communication skills, including workshop facilitation, are required. </li><li>Program and event planning experience needed. </li><li>Budget experience needed. </li><li>Experience supervising students strongly desired. </li><li>Understanding of social media and web design platforms and emerging technologies strongly desired. </li><li>Experience relevant to working with the student populations served by the LGBTQ+ Resource Center, Disability Cultural Center, Belonging and Student Success, or the Center for International Services a plus. </li><li>Ability to manage professional relations with various constituencies and represent the programs, department, and institution in a positive and professional manner will be expected. </li></ul> <p>Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Assist with or take the lead on small- and large-scale program/event planning, coordination and facilitation for the Kessler Scholars Program and on behalf of the Intercultural Collective's First-Gen Initiative. </li><li>Coordinate contracts for speakers and various programmatic details. </li><li>Arrange and manage logistical elements for programs, cohort gatherings and workshops. </li><li>Track attendance and participant feedback for events/programs. </li><li>Informal support to student organizations on program planning, logistics, and evaluation </li><li>Provide administrative and logistic support for key first-generation programs and events and other events assigned. </li><li>Actively encourage and recruit students to attend First-Generation and other campus events, activities, workshops and programs through in-person and virtual presentations and social media outreach. </li><li>Support and/or lead community-building programming, including staffing late-night and weekend events in support of building relationships with students. </li><li>Serve as an informal mentor and advisor for students who access the Intercultural Collective. </li><li>Partner with the Director of the Kessler Scholars Program to provide comprehensive support through wrap-around, multi-tiered services to ensure students' success from admissions through graduation. </li><li>Meet with Kessler Scholars periodically throughout the year to provide holistic guidance and support. </li><li>Participate in Kessler Collaborative monthly gatherings and virtual meetings. </li><li>Assist the Director of the Kessler Scholars Program in supplying leadership and support for Kessler Peer Mentors and the Kessler Advisory Board. </li><li>Contribute to Student Experience initiatives that foster an inclusive, supportive, and accessible environment for all students. </li><li>Partner with coordinators and other staff of the Intercultural Collective in support of the programs and events of the Center for International Services, Disability Cultural Center, LGBTQ Resource Center, and Belonging and Student Success. </li><li>Upkeep & maintenance of Intercultural Collective suite (Schine 132) in partnership with other IC coordinators. </li><li>Provide coverage for IC reception desk in Schine, as well as other IC locations on campus. </li><li>Represent IC at university-wide opportunities (e.g., admissions events, family weekend, orientation). </li><li>Attend and participate in meetings, training, and professional development activities. </li><li>Budget management and credit card reconciliation. </li><li>Student staff hiring, on-boarding and supervision. </li><li>Participate in formal and informal evaluation processes of student staff </li><li>Approve time sheets. </li><li>Inventory and order supplies as needed. </li><li>Schedule meetings as needed. </li><li>Manage space reservation requests. </li><li>Participate in staff development and professional development opportunities as needed. </li><li>Coordinate as necessary shared processes among the Intercultural Collective (IC). </li><li>Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of the Kessler Scholars Program. </li><li>Periodically serve as an alternate for the Director of the Kessler Scholars Program in representing the Syracuse University Kessler Scholars Program within the national Kessler Scholars Collaborative including work with professional staff peers at partner institutions to build network and connection opportunities for students. </li><li>Develops and promotes cross-campus partnerships for programming and student support by establishing close working relationships with key campus partners. </li></ul> <p>Physical Requirements</p> <p>Not Applicable</p> <p>Tools/Equipment</p> <p>Not Applicable</p> <p>Application Instructions</p> <p>In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.</p>