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Program Coordinator, First Year Seminar

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job # 040783
Department Code 20005-7242
Department Academic Affairs
Job Title Program Coordinator, First Year Seminar
Location Syracuse, NY
Pay Range $21.15 - $25.75 Per Hour
Pay Determination
Pay rates at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate’s education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university’s strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses.
Staff Level S4
FLSA Status Non-exempt
Hours
Standard University business hours:

8:30am – 5:00pm (academic year)
8:00am – 4:30pm (summer)

Hours may vary based on operational needs.
Job Type Full-time
Campus Syracuse, NY
Unionized Position Code Not Applicable
Job Description
The Program Coordinator, First Year Seminar (FYS 101) will be an integral member of the leadership team to ensure the success of FYS 101. FYS 101 is a required semester-long course anchored around transitioning to college and creating a sense of belonging within the Syracuse University community. Course content includes dialogue around topics related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA). All FYS 101 sections are led by a faculty, staff, or graduate student Lead Instructor and an undergraduate Peer Leader through a co-facilitation model.

The Program Coordinator supervises the undergraduate Student Assistants that provide administrative support to the team, focusing on creating a welcoming and inviting environment in the FYS 101 suite, and FYS 101 Peer Leaders, including providing training, professional development, and mentorship, along with recruitment and approving weekly hours. The Program Coordinator also monitors overall student attendance trends and other logistical tasks to support the FYS 101 program.

The incumbent will be a key member of the team responsible for program coordination and on-going development, including curricular activities updates and connections to campus resources.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree in related field required.
  • Two (2+) plus years of experience working with college students in an advising or leadership development capacity.
  • Qualified applicants will have completed courses and/or trainings related to college student development, curriculum design, diversity/social justice, gender/sexuality studies, ethnic studies, disability studies and/or international relations.
  • Must have prior experience planning workshops and group facilitation.
  • Experience using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Qualtrics, and Zoom is strongly desired.
  • Master’s degree with previous experience creating, developing, and managing programming for first year, transfer and historically underrepresented college students preferred.
  • Knowledge of active learning pedagogy and experience in curriculum design and training is highly desired.
Job Specific Qualifications
  • Professionalism, maturity, and superior interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills as well as the ability to work effectively and independently with a wide variety of stakeholders.
  • Organized with capability of handling multiple/diverse tasks and projects simultaneously.
  • Creative, self-directed, and a self-starter with the ability to work, plan, research, and conduct projects with minimal supervision and on a flexible schedule.
Responsibilities
  • Serves as the supervisor and primary point of contact for Peer Leaders and Student Assistants; completes all tasks related to managing and supporting FYS 101 Peer Leaders and Student Assistants, including approving student payroll.
  • Plan the recruitment, selection, and training processes for FYS 101 Peer Leaders and Student Assistants; support the professional development of Peer Leaders.
  • Provide logistical support by monitoring attendance and other associated tasks necessary for the operation and execution of FYS 101.
  • Assist the Director and Associate Director in the development of course activities and facilitator support resources.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements
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Tools/Equipment
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Application Instructions
In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.
About Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.
About the Syracuse area
Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.
EEO Statement
Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.
Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans
Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.
Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Campus Community
Syracuse University maintains an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and international worldview. The University community recognizes and values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in an inherently diverse country and world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. To do so, we commit ourselves to promoting a community that celebrates and models the principles of diversity and inclusivity.
Quick Link https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/104121
Job Posting Date 03/29/2024
Application Deadline
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Job Category Staff
Message to Applicants

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume/CV
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

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  1. * How did you first find out about this position?
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    • Syracuse University HR Recruiter
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    • SUNY EOC (Equal Opportunity Center)
    • Women’s Opportunity Center
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    • Syracuse Northeast Community Center
    • Interfaith Works
    • JobPlus
    • Syracuse.com
    • Chronicle of Higher Education
    • HigherEdJobs.com
    • HERC (HERC Higher Ed Recruitment Consortium)
    • InsideHigherEd.com
    • Indeed.com
    • DiverseEducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education website)
    • LinkedIn Job Posting
    • Facebook
    • Job Fair
    • Search Firm
    • Referred by an SU Employee
    • Other
  2. * If "other", please describe how you first found out about this position.

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  3. * What are your minimum anticipated salary requirements?

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  4. * What drives you the most when it comes to your career and overall aspirations?

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  5. * Can you list three to five areas of strength you possess that you feel would help you be successful in this position?

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  6. * How do you believe your education/professional accomplishments prepare you for success in this position?

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  7. * If presented with an offer, what is the earliest amount of time you could start from the date of offer? (example: two weeks, one month, etc.)

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