Senior Coordinator for Scholar Support Miguel A. Loya Scholars

Position Information

Hiring Department: Vice President Student Affairs

Reports To: Director of Student Scholar Support

Job Location: El Paso, TX (On Site)

Posting End Date: Open until filled. This posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Hours: 40 hours per week, standard Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm. Flexibility is required on evenings and weekends.

FLSA status: Exempt

Earliest Start Date: As soon as possible.

Salary: $46,550 Annually.

Required Application Materials:

• Resume
• List of three references

Position Summary

The Division of Student Affairs at The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) seeks an innovative, student-centered, and highly motivated professional to serve as the Lead Coordinator for the Miguel A. Loya Scholar Program within the Office of Student Scholar Support. This position provides leadership for the day-to-day administration and continued growth of the Miguel A. Loya Scholar Program, including scholar recruitment, selection, retention, program development, event coordination, and ongoing student support. The Lead Coordinator will also collaborate in supporting UTEPs broader portfolio of scholar programs as needed.

This multifaceted role requires a dynamic professional with exceptional organizational, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills, as well as a strong commitment to student success. The successful candidate will demonstrate professionalism, attention to detail, effective record-keeping practices, the ability to mentor and support high-achieving students, and a passion for creating transformative educational experiences that foster scholar development and achievement.

Statement of Duties and Responsibilities:

Scholar Onboarding, Retention, and Student Support - 35%

Responsible for the onboarding and ongoing support for the Loya Scholar cohorts including new student orientation, coordinating academic advising, on-campus housing assignments, support of academic coaching to ensure a successful student transition and persistence to degree.

Manages the planning and execution of Scholar events, including but not limited to scholar orientation, move-in events, annual banquet, and spring Scholar Reception. These events may be in-person, virtual, hybrid, or a combination.

Scholar Engagement, Experiential Learning, and Student Leadership - 25%

Identifies opportunities for Scholars both on and off campus to engage in high-impact experiences that align with students' academic and professional needs and aspirations in Engineering including study abroad, leadership development, student organizations, on-campus employment and internships.

Program Administration, Records, Reporting, and Compliance - 20%

Maintains accurate records for Scholars for the purposes of updating key stakeholders and required reporting including academic progress, financial aid awards, campus accolades, anticipated graduation dates, study abroad experiences, internships, on-campus employment.

Mentors Scholars through regular one-on-one and group meetings and effectively connect Scholars with resources to support their academic, personal, and professional needs.

Loya Scholars Student Organization and Campus Collaboration - 15%

Serves as staff advisor to the Loya Scholars Student Organization (LSSO) and holds developmental meetings regularly with the executive officer team.

Attends, coordinates and/or facilitates Loya Scholar programs, activities, events and meetings and creates a culture of support amongst the Loya Scholars.

Supports all Scholar programs and events in the Student Scholar Support office as requested.

Professional Responsibilities, Institutional Service, and Technology/Compliance - 5%

Ability to work with a diverse student population.

Handles sensitive information in a confidential and professional manner.

Serves as the Student Scholar Support Liaison on various campus committees.

Some travel may be required.

Possesses the ability to learn and use institutional software systems.

Complies with all State and University policies.

Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's Degree

and

Experience: Two years of experience, related to the statement of duties and responsibilities; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Proficiency with standard office software applications.

Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team and work effectively with high school and college-age students.

Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree from four-year college or university.

Bilingual (English and Spanish).

Experience working in a higher education environment, directly interacting with students on a variety of needs and issues.

Knowledge of engineering academic programs and career pathways, with the ability to guide and support students in exploring educational and professional opportunities in the field.

Why Pick UTEP

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.

UTEP is America's leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 84% of our 26,000 students are Hispanic, and half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 170 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.

This is an especially exciting time to join UTEP as it advances the goals of its 2030 Strategic Plan. Built around the institution's core strengths-its location, its people, its supportive culture, and its community partnerships-the plan lays out a bold vision for the next decade, aimed at maximizing the University's regional impact and national stature.

Miner Perks and Benefits

What UTEP Offers:

• Benefit Package includes: Medical, Prescription, Life Insurance and Wellness platform
• Voluntary Benefits: Dental, Vision, Additional life insurance, UT Flex, Short and Long - term disability plans
• Retirement Programs
• Longevity Pay
• Paid Vacation & Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Discounts & Perks
• Employee Education Assistance program
• And much more! Visit our Benefits Summary Page for more information on our additional benefits.

Disclaimer: Eligibility for perks and benefits may vary based on part-time or full-time employment.

Additional Information

Note: To the extent that this position involves research, work, or access to critical infrastructure as referenced in Executive Order GA-48, being hired for and continuing to be employed in this position requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.

The primary accountabilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents' performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents' immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver's license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the positions essential functions.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently stand and walk. The employee must regularly sit; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate.

In keeping with its access, excellence, and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to a learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries-including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident-about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747-8358, by email at titleix@utep.edu, or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 223C.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEPs Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.