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rStudent Development Coordinator, Intermediate

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rLocation: Ed Opp CTR Talent Search Niz

rRegular/Temporary: Regular

rJob ID: 608224

rFull/Part Time: Full-Time

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NAU aims to be the nation\'s preeminent engine of opportunity, vehicle of economic mobility, and driver of social impact by delivering equitable postsecondary value in Arizona and beyond.

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Special Information

• This position is a hybrid position which allows the incumbent to complete their work at both the Flagstaff Mountain campus and at a non-centralized site with or without accommodation.
• This position is grant funded from the US Department of Education and subject to the availability of funding. The incumbent is not eligible for Classified Staff layoff or recall status.
• This position requires up to 75% travel within northern Arizona.
• This position may require more work than 40 hours per week and/or work hours outside the normal 8-5 business hours to accommodate for grant requirements.

Job Description

NAU Educational Opportunity Centers (EOC) provides services for adult participants seeking assistance for attending or returning to post-secondary education across Northern Arizona. This position is highly independent, however will work with other EOC Coordinators to meet yearly goals and objectives.

Participant Support Services - 50%

• Identifies and recruits eligible participants that meet federal guidelines in target areas for EOC services.
• Assists with the design, implementation and evaluation of services that provide innovative, meaningful, and supportive experiences to participants that integrate academic understanding and individual growth.
• Provides career, educational, personal, academic, and financial aid counseling, as well as technical assistance with local, tribal, and federal financial aid to adult learners.
• Assists adult participants in creating their personal plan for education pathway through a variety of tests, assessments, and analysis through tools and resources.
• Provides tutoring, mentoring, and support groups for GED prep, and provide referrals for participants to various resources.

Program Liaison and Outreach - 30%

• Initiates, cultivates, and maintains relationships, partnerships and networks with community programs, resources, and institutions.
• Utilizes public relation skills to promote EOC program services in and around the service area.
• Organizes, coordinates, facilitates and conducts workshops pertaining to EOC activities.
• Maintains online calendars, website, and participant sites to inform about events, engagement opportunities, etc.
• Represents the department or work unit on various committees, work groups and employee forums.
• Creates relationships with tribal entities, programs, and/or organizations that will encourage participation and community collaboration.

Recordkeeping and Reporting - 10%

• Utilizes an online data management software to accurately maintain participant and service information for grant compliance.
• Ensures that accurate online and hardcopy records and files are maintained for participants and prepares reports on the EOC site.
• Assists in the preparation of monthly, semi-annual, and annual reports to the US Department of Education.

Team Support and Training - 5%

• Collaborates with EOC team members on a various of tasks, events, and coordination that our grant stipulates and helps increase community awareness and participation.
• Assists team in evaluating and assessing program services in relation to grant objectives and the needs of participants.
• Attendance at division, unit, and any team meetings.
• Committee service to cultivate and support division, unit, and team goals.
• Assists with proposals/grant writing.

Other - 5%

• Required travel and work on some evenings and weekends.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in Counseling, Education, or Social Sciences field,
• 2-4 years\' experience in a higher education institution.
• Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master\'s Degree in Counseling, Education, or Social Sciences field.
• Knowledge of basic counseling techniques and principles.
• Knowledge of Federal TRIO programs.
• Experience working with tribal and federal financial aid.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge of higher education law, including FERPA, Title IX, etc.

Knowledge of basic counseling tech