Coordinator, First and Second Year Experience

Coordinator, First and Second Year Experience

Salary

$0.00 Annually

Location

Lorman, MS

Job Type

Full-Time Staff

Job Number

FY202600197

Department

University College

Opening Date

08/27/2026

• Description
• Benefits

Job Title

Coordinator, First and Second Year Experience

Essential Job Functions

• Ability to administer the First/Second Year Experience program; plan, organize, and coordinate assigned function, activities, services, and operations of the program; perform a full range of technical, program support, and clerical duties in support of the program; coordinate with other departments and program areas
• Develops yearly calender of events, workshops, and other schedules related to activities and services; review, update, and inform others of essential timelines; coordinate assigned activities; ensure the timely completion of work in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards
• Evaluates progress of new student programs to ensure continuous improvement and growth
• In collaboration with the Office of Institutional Research, tracks student enrollment and retention statistics, gathers data, and writes reports regarding program success and impact
• Ability to teach post-secondary students to make sound education planning decisions and develop academic success skills
• Coordinates communications for the program's website, and coordinate and supervise student leaders
• Makes effective presentations for outreach and training purposes for freshman and sophomore students
• Provides analytical data used to support student success activities and programs to the dean and retention specialist
• Provides guidance to develop, implement, and maintain effective and efficient advisement that promotes satisfactory academic performance and progression of students toward the completion of coursework and graduation.
• Other related duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Counseling, Education, or related field required.
• A minimum of (5) years of counseling or other appropriate experience, and a demonstrated experience of having worked with students in an academic environment preferred.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of counseling, learning, and human development theories; academic advising and student success practices; and strategies that support intellectual, personal, and career development of first- and second-year students.

• Knowledge of educational planning principles and regulatory requirements related to student assessment, academic placement, and student records, including FERPA and other compliance standards.

• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey information to students, faculty, staff, and administrators.

• Skill in advising, coaching, and supporting students in academic planning, goal setting, and personal development.

• Skill in using educational and office technologies, including Microsoft Office, email/internet applications, social platforms, and student information systems to support student services and reporting.

• Skill in tracking student progress, maintaining accurate documentation, and preparing reports related to student success, retention, and interventions.

• Ability to engage effectively, empathetically, and professionally with diverse student populations, particularly first- and second-year students.

• Ability to teach and reinforce academic success skills, self-advocacy, and educational planning competencies.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality, follow institutional procedures, meet timelines, and manage sensitive student information responsibly.

• Ability to provide targeted interventions and support for at-risk or academically vulnerable students as appropriate.

• Ability to assist in the design, implementation, assessment, and continuous improvement of first-year and second-year experience programs and initiatives.

• Ability to collaborate with academic departments, student affairs units, and administrative offices to support student success and retention.

EEO Statement

Alcorn State University is expressly committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry age, religion or religious creed, disability or handicap, sex or gender identity and/or expressions, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Further, the University will not tolerate any instances of harassment/sexual harassment. This policy applies to all employees, regardless of position, consultants and applicants for employment. Additionally, it is the responsibility of all personas making employment decisions to adhere to this policy.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees, including health care, dental, vision, retirement and deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part-time employees who work an average of 29 hours per week and are employed more than 4 1/2 months over the course of a year receive some benefits on a pro-rated basis.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page.

Employer Alcorn State University

Address 1000 ASU Drive, #390

Lorman, Mississippi, 39096

Phone 6018776188

Website https://www.alcorn.edu/