Program Coordinator
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Position Details
Position Information
Posting date
06/05/2024
Closing date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Position Number
1128811
Position Title
Program Coordinator
Department this Position Reports to
Student and Academic Affairs
Hiring Range Minimum
$25.42/hr.
Hiring Range Maximum
$31.77/hr.
Union Type
Not a Union Position
SEIU Level
Not an SEIU Position
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Employment Category
Regular Full Time
Scheduled Months per Year
12
Scheduled Hours per Week
40
Schedule
Schedule will be on-site, with flexibility for one day per week remote.
Location of Position
Hanover, NH
Thayer School – McLean
Thayer School – McLean
Remote Work Eligibility?
Hybrid
Is this a term position?
No
If yes, length of term in months.
Is this a grant funded position?
No
Position Purpose
Reporting to the Undergraduate Engineering Program Director, the Undergraduate Engineering Program Coordinator serves as a primary point of contact for students, coordinates academic enrichment programs, manages student events, assists with student record keeping, and recruits prospective students.
Description
Are you interested in working with students and playing a critical role in creating a great undergraduate experience? Do you enjoy working with fun, supportive, and community-oriented people? Would you like to collaborate with a wide array of campus stakeholders, including students, faculty, and staff?
The Undergraduate Program Coordinator, reporting to the Undergraduate Engineering Program Director, serves as the primary point of contact for students interested in undergraduate engineering. While valuable, no experience in the world of engineering is necessary to be successful in this position. The role involves organizing and executing student events, such as orientations, dinners, and advising events; as well as program coordination of various initiatives, including the First Year Research in Engineering Experience
, Dartmouth Emerging Engineers
, and International Engineering Exchange
programs.
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
Bachelors plus 3-5 years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- At least three years’ experience in event planning, student support, academic advising or similar field.
- Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with students, staff, faculty, administrators, and a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills with ability to adapt to audiences (e.g. prospective and current students, faculty, vendors).
- Judgment in managing sensitive and confidential issues.
- Ability to articulate ideas clearly and to disseminate information relevant to the program both internally and externally.
- Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse population.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in higher education in an administrative professional or student support role.
- Excellent technology skills and fluency in computer applications. Experience with MS Office, Google docs/forms, and relational databases, preferably Ellucian Banner and Degreeworks.
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Elisabeth Waltz
Department Contact Phone Number
Elisabeth.G.Waltz@dartmouth.edu
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Jenna Wheeler
Department Contact's Phone Number
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.
Background Check
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
Not an essential function
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
Additional Instructions
Key Accountabilities
Description
Coordinates co-curricular academic enrichment programs (40%)
- Coordinates all aspects of undergraduate academic enrichment programs including First Year Research, Dartmouth Emerging Engineers, and International Engineering Exchange Programs, ensuring collaboration with students, faculty and other campus partners.
- Facilitates engineering retention events for students such as dinners, outings, and group advising sessions.
- Oversees and continuously improves new student orientation and community building activities for Partner School Dual Degree program students and liaises with campus partners to provide initial and ongoing support to this cohort.
- Assists with other community building events, such as the Thayer Open House.
Percentage Of Time
40%
Description
Maintains and updates student records (30%)
- Assists with official recordkeeping/registrarial functions for both AB and BE students including course enrollment, major/minor approvals, course permission overrides and reporting.
- Assists with AB, Dual Degree and BE degree requirement tracking and BE program plan management.
Percentage Of Time
30%
Description
Recruits new students to engineering (20%)
- Coordinates volunteers, communicates with prospective students/families, and promotes undergraduate information sessions and tours of Thayer facilities.
- Identifies opportunities for “internal marketing” of the Engineering major and undergraduate courses at Thayer and works with others to implement the opportunities.
- Organizes recruitment events for prospective Dual Degree students.
- Responds to inquiries and questions from prospective AB, Dual Degree and BE students.
Percentage Of Time
20%
Description
Student support (10%)
- Serves as a primary point of contact for all undergraduate engineering students.
- Responds to inquiries and connects students with resources.
Percentage Of Time
10%
| Description | Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
Performs other duties as required.
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| Percentage Of Time | 0 |
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