Student Success Coordinator

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.

Position Details:

This position is located on the University of Alaska Anchorage campus in Anchorage, Alaska and flexible on-site/hybrid work arrangements may be considered in accordance with UA regulations. This is a full-time, non-exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 78, based on education and experience.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified. Review of application materials will begin immediately. Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient and viable number of qualified candidates have been identified.

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• ️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Kristen Ogilvie, Associate Dean of Student Affairs, College of Arts and Sciences, at [email protected].

• 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.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

UA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.