Hawk Link Coordinators at the University of Kansas are charged with implementing initiatives to advance Hawk Link’s position as a campus-wide student support system. Hawk Link Coordinators utilize proactive outreach and innovative engagement strategies to promote the academic, professional, and personal success of all Jayhawks with special emphasis on first-generation and Pell-eligible college students. These initiatives are also in alignment with institutional/unit/division goals to improve access and retention at the University of Kansas.
The Hawk Link Coordinator will cultivate opportunities designed to facilitate a successful transition to college through graduation and beyond alongside a team of professional staff cross-trained to provide holistic support. Reporting to the Director, this position assists students with navigating campus, identifying campus resources, and accessing opportunities for academic and professional development.
Hawk Link is a campus-wide student support program designed to support the retention, academic success, and career pathway preparation of KU undergraduate and graduate students. Through holistic engagement and cross-trained support, Hawk Link provides student-facing services, programming, scholarship management and community building. Hawk Link is part of Academic Success Initiatives within Academic Affairs at KU, along with Academic Success Operations, the Military-Affiliated Student Center, and Academic Success Navigators.
Academic Success advocates for and strategically advances education at the University of Kansas. We work with students from orientation to graduation, providing them with high-quality, data-driven academic and career advising, targeted academic support systems and networks, and empowering and engaging experiential learning. We serve the university, coordinating with faculty, staff, and students throughout KU to further educational initiatives and strategic goals.