Returning Student Coordinator
University of Houston-Downtown
Houston, TX 77002
$47,731 - $57,277 a year
Description
Returning Student Coordinator
Description:
Job Summary
The Returning Student Coordinator directs and oversees Student Reclamation programs to re-engage and graduate former UHD students. The Coordinator recruits new transfer students with some credit and no credentials (SCNC) and coordinates with cross-campus partners.
Duties
- Advises and assists students in navigating UHD from admission to graduation
- Recruits former UHD stopped-out students as well as new transfer "some credit, no credential" SCNC students
- Oversees the operational elements of student reclamation programs, including data management
- Collaborates with campus partners to develop business processes to facilitate the engagement of SCNC students from admission to graduation
- Creates and/or coordinates communications for student reclamation
- Develops and plans the implementation of student reclamation initiatives
- Hires, trains, and supervises support staff and student workers
Marginal Duties
- Performs all other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities
Direct Reports:
- Supervises support staff and student workers
Delegation of Work:
- Regularly assigns work to subordinate(s)
Supervision Given:
- Trains and counsels subordinate(s)
- Has responsibility for scheduling work hours and granting time off
- May conduct performance evaluations and make recommendations for hiring and dismissing employees
Qualifications
Required Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Communication, Education, Marketing, or a related field
Required Experience:
- Minimum of 3 (three) years of related job experience, including experience with institutional policy and program implementation
License/Certification:
- None required
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree is preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge:
- Knowledge of trends, issues, and accepted practices relevant to the position
Skills:
- Good technical skills, including proficiency in MS Excel, MS Access, and PeopleSoft
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including good public speaking skills
- Good project management skills
Abilities:
- Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret large volumes of data
- Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse university community
Work Location and Physical Demands
Primary Work Location:
- Works in an office environment
Physical Demands:
- Work is performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any unpleasant elements
- Individual has discretion in relation to walking, standing, etc., and has minimal exposure to physical risks
All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.
The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.