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NEW STUDENT SUCCESS SPECIALIST

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Seattle, WA, United States

Posted on
Jun 01, 2023

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NEW STUDENT SUCCESS SPECIALIST
Req #:
222952
Department:
UW TACOMA
Job Location:
Tacoma Campus
Posting Date:
05/31/2023 
Closing Info:
Closes On   06/07/2023
Salary:
$4,343 - $4,642 per month 
Other Compensation:
Limited Recruitment:
Open to UW Tacoma employees only
If you are a UW employee and would like to be considered for this position, please login to your UW employee profile
to apply.
Shift:
First Shift 
Benefits:
As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here.
As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.


UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.


Under the direction of the Associate Director of New Student and Family Programs, the New Student Success Specialist will assist the department to support the transition of new undergraduate students and their families by providing oversight of the Pack Advisor program, support the initiatives of Student Affairs and connect with campus partners.


RESPONSIBILITIES:
Student Staff Leadership (45%)
Recruitment, select, train and supervise Pack Advisors (PAs)
Provide ongoing mentoring to support the development of the PAs
Provide feedback and coaching to improve performance as needed


Program Development (10%)
Work with the Associate Director of New Student and Family Programs (NSFP) to develop operational and programmatic goals, objectives and key performance indicators
Research best practices for supporting undergraduate student persistence through their first year (Freshmen, Running Start and Transfer students)
Work with campus stakeholders to connect packs to programs resources that support students transition into UW Tacoma, persistence through their first year, and sense of belonging
Work with the Associate Director of NSFP to design how PAs will interact with students as orientation leaders
Build programs that reinforce what students learn in orientation programs


Program Delivery (35%)
Deliver orientation and first year persistence programming
Execute day-to-day management of PA programs and activities including coordinating resource, administrative and operational functions
Assist in the enhancement and implementation of operational and programmatic goals and objectives
Track and report on key performance indicators


Budget Oversight (5%)
Monitor PA budget status
Work with the Associate Director to approve expenditures and ensure compliance with fiscal policies and procedures

Other duties as assigned (5%)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree in education, communications or a related field with 1-2 years of experience in developing and implementing undergraduate student programs
Experience with student supervision
Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to work within a multi-cultural environment; Must be detail-oriented and organized
Proven ability to work independently and in teams; Ability to use independent judgment in working with faculty, staff, students, parents and families and represent the University appropriately
Demonstrated strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects of different scales
Demonstrate cultural competency and commitment to working with diverse, multicultural, first generation, and students with disabilities
Experience working with a variety of university constituents including students, faculty, staff, administrators, parents/family members, community members and other external constituents
Proficiency in performing complex functions using MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and social media


Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
DESIRED:
An understanding of the UW Tacoma culture and student population
Two years of experience managing student employees, implementing and assessing programming for a targeted audience
Higher education experience in student affairs or related discipline
Knowledge and application of student development theory
Experience with university retention efforts
Experience building partnerships and collaborating across university departments



Application Process:

The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process.  These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others.  Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select Apply to this position. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your My Jobs page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your My Jobs page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
The **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, **** or ****
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law
COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENT
Employees of the **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless a medical or religious exemption is approved. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination. View the Final candidate guide to COVID-19 vaccination requirement webpage
for information about the medical or religious exemption process for final candidates.
Open to UW Tacoma employees only
If you are a UW employee and would like to be considered for this position, please login to your UW employee profile
to apply.
Categories
Administrative / Clerical
Posted:
2023-06-01
Expires:
2023-07-01
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.

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