<p>Introduction</p> <p>The coordinator is central to the fulfillment of the Honors Program mission, with primary responsibilities including:</p> <p>Representation & Communication</p> <p>The coordinator will actively:</p> <ul> <li>participate in strategic planning retreats and in weekly staff meetings; </li><li>represent the program by serving on various campus committees and task-forces; </li><li>interact with a variety of constituents to develop and support program initiatives; </li><li>communicate regularly with students and faculty to plan and organize events, to create and monitor initiatives, and to develop collaborative relationships between Honors and other campus offices, especially those in USASIE; </li><li>interact with faculty and students to facilitate effective support in teaching and learning; </li><li>work closely with the director to author annual reports and to maintain accurate records and tracking indexes across multiple academic years. </li></ul> <p>Advising</p> <p>The coordinator will:</p> <ul> <li>advises over 600 students across 3 Honors pathways, including Foundation, University, and Departmental, from the point of first-contact through to degree completion; </li><li>works with the marketing person to design and disseminate program information to students, other campus advisors, program administrators, and faculty about a range of services and opportunities. </li><li>prioritizes access and implements effective practices for student retention; </li><li>communicates clearly and regularly with students; </li><li>facilitates high-impact, enriching experiences from travel to research to funding; </li><li>develops relationships with a host of campus personnel and services to establish and maintain strong partnerships. </li></ul> <p>Toward the fulfillment of advising duties (bullet point 1 in this section), the coordinator will:</p> <ul> <li>monitor and follow-up with students regarding Starfish progress checks and flags; </li><li>advocate on behalf of students for funding and academic opportunities; </li><li>maintain program standards by continually reviewing student progress against requirements; </li><li>maintain accurate, current, and confidential records; </li><li>participate in a culture of innovation by researching and proposing programmatic initiatives that continually improve student experience; </li><li>implement practices that improve access, engagement, and retention; </li><li>intervene and refer students when they are in situations of crisis, including cases of domestic abuse, sexual assault or harassment, mental health crisis, housing and food insecurity, and emergency financial need; </li><li>facilitate the Outstanding Faculty and Students in Honors awards each semester; </li><li>and communicate with the Honors Program senator. </li></ul> <p>First-Year Programming</p> <p>First Year programming is a central area o f focus in Honors. The coordinator will:</p> <ul> <li>advise all students in the program, from freshmen to seniors, but will focus particular energy on first-year Honors students; </li><li>work closely with this cohort of students to communicate the vision of Honors, disseminate information about pathway options, and enroll students in the program portfolio. </li><li>plan future advising sessions with students, especially around critical junctures in their undergraduate experience; </li><li>administer an entrance survey at the point of enrollment and an exit survey at graduation; maintain records of these instruments to review feedback; </li><li>prioritize retention of these students and dialogue routinely in staff meetings about the status of these efforts; </li><li>inform marketing and communication efforts; </li><li>advance a culture in the program that values and prioritizes data in decision-making. </li></ul> <p>Recruitment & Retention</p> <p>The coordinator will:</p> <ul> <li>plan, organize, and enact an effective vision for Honors recruitment and retention; </li><li>develop a master calendar of events and focus points across the academic year; </li><li>integrate retention and advising efforts for a comprehensive, holistic approach to student success; </li><li>demonstrate knowledge of current, emerging trends in recruitment and retention efforts in higher-education and in Honors specific programming; </li><li>maintain current knowledge regarding research and best practices in Honors education and in general education; </li><li>align Honors structures with key campus outcomes related to the diminishment of barriers and achievement gaps; </li><li>oversee an expanding recruitment effort by Honors in area high schools that feed into WSU. </li></ul> <p>Marketing & Media</p> <p>The coordinator will:</p> <ul> <li>assist in the production of high-quality marketing and media materials for recruitment and retention of students; </li><li>provide guidance on best approaches for student engagement with email and media campaigns. </li></ul> <p>Supervision & Management</p> <p>The coordinator is the immediate reference point for Honors when the director is unavailable. The coordinator will supervise and delegate tasks to part-time staff and/or student workers. The coordinator will keep the director informed as to day-to-day operations.</p> <p>Required Qualifications</p> <p>Required:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree </li><li>Two years of full-time related experience, that may include experience in campus advising, university systems, education administration, and/or marketing, media, and design. </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <p>Preferred:</p> <ul> <li>Master's degree or equivalent or actively pursuing; </li><li>Exceptional time-management and organization skills; </li><li>Student-centric; high-energy; innovative; creative and analytical; </li><li>Experience in dealing with a variety of personality types in a variety of situations; </li><li>Proactive, with a strong sense of initiative and the ability to work independently; </li><li>Strong collaborative and interpersonal skills; excellent oral and written communication skills; </li><li>Proven leadership abilities; </li><li>Proficient with computer software programs such as Microsoft Windows Operating Systems, Macintosh Operating Systems, Microsoft Office products, the Google suite, and the Adobe suite. Some preferred software proficiencies include Canvas, Qualtrics, and website management. </li></ul> <p>A successful candidate will be willing to Background Check? Yes Benefits Summary</p> <p>WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.</p> <p>Posting Detail Information</p> <p>Job Open Date 04/28/2025 Review Date 05/12/2025 Job Close Date 05/12/2025 Open Until Filled No Notes to Applicant</p> <p>NOTE: Must be a current WSU employee to be considered.</p> <p>The annual salary for this position starts at $44,000 and may go up from there depending on candidate qualifications. The position comes with a generous benefits package.</p> <p>To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, current resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references.</p> <p>For qualification determination, your application and/or resume must address the required and preferred qualifications and must contain average number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be considered incomplete.</p> <p>Applications must be received by May 12, 2025.</p> <p>Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.</p> <p>Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/24896</p> <p>ADA Essential Job Function</p> <p>ADA Essential Job Function</p> <p>Physical Activity of this position Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position. , Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. , Feeling. Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips. , Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance., Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another. Physical Requirements of this position Light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls requiring exertion of forces greater than sedentary wo, Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work. Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision. Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading. The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position. None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).</p>