NAU LSAMP Site Coordinator, Senior

Workplace Culture

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.

Special Information

• This position is an on-site position which requires the incumbent to complete their work primarily at an NAU site, campus, or facility with or without accommodation. Opportunities for remote work are rare.
• This position is posted as NAU LSAMP Site Coordinator, Senior, which is a working title. The NAU system title for this position is Academic Program Coord, Senior.
• This position is open to current regular, benefit-eligible NAU employees ONLY. (Temporary employees, student workers, variable-hour benefit-eligible employees, and other non-regular employees are not eligible to apply).
• This position is subject to the availability of funding. The incumbent is not eligible for Service Professional non-renewal notice, or Classified Staff layoff or recall status.

Job Description

This position will serve as the NAU site coordinator for the NSF-funded Southern Nevada/Northern Arizona – Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (SNNA-LSAMP). The overarching objective of the SNNA-LSAMP is to increase the number of underrepresented students pursuing careers in STEM fields. Responsibilities of the site coordinator include organizing and implementing outreach activities, orchestrating the delivery of Discord-based tutoring, coordinating activities related to undergraduate research and ensuring all LSAMP UG researchers produce a poster, managing the Post-Baccalaureate Transition Success Program (PBTSP), recruiting and supervising near-peer mentors for Transfer Transition Success Program (TTSP), Connecting TTSP, PBTSP, and other STEM URM undergraduates with opportunities such as job shadowing and internships, providing at least two articles per quarter for the SNNA-LSAMP Newsletter, and proving new content for the SNNA-LSAMP website at least twice each year. Responsibilities also include collecting data and maintaining records associated with the implementation of SNNA-LSAMP activities, and assisting with the collection of data needed for performance reporting and evaluation purposes. The position will supervise undergraduate students who serve as near-peer mentors and Discord tutors.

Program Coordination – 50%

• Coordinates with LSAMP Alliance partners on a weekly basis to provide updates on how programs are progressing towards goals.
• Coordinates with relevant colleges (e.g., CEFNS and SCE) and offices (e.g., OURCA, IMQ, CNAIF) to organize outreach campaigns, advertise relative.
• Coordinates with non-IHE affiliate partners for campus presentations, panels, and lab/facility tours.
• Coordinates weekly meetings with LSAMP affiliates at UNLV, CSN, and CCC.
• Coordinates bi-weekly meetings with NAU LSAMP Site Director to provide high level program updates.
• Coordinates annual LSAMP Alliance conference (held at NAU in Spring 2025 and 2027) including coordinating student travel to attend LSAMP Alliance conference in Las Vegas.
• Serves as main point of contact for program participation.
• Sending program update emails to affiliate partners and partner institutions.

Advertising/Student Recruitment – 25%

• Outreach emails, phone calls, and classroom presentations.
• Preparation of materials (e.g., flyers and social media posts).
• Managing LSAMP Discord Server.
• Screen applicants for eligibility for LSAMP programs.
• Admit students into LSAMP programs.
• Meet with students individually as part of the Post-baccalaureate transition to success program to help discern long-term academic goals.

Hiring/Training/Supervising Discord Tutors and Peer Mentors – 10%

• Works with Academic Success Center to recruit and train tutors.
• Sets tutor schedules on a per semester basis.
• Approves hours.
• Meet with tutors bi-weekly in groups to understand any challenges or trends.
• Meet with peer mentors as a group or individually as needed to understand any challenges and provide ongoing support and input about peer mentorship progress.

Data Collection and Reporting – 10%

• Maintaining records of students accessing LSAMP resources and funding.
• Maintaining records of program performance.
• Coordinate with external LSAMP evaluators.
• Twice annual data reporting to LSAMP Alliance lead institution.

Other – 5%

• Other duties as necessary to support LSAMP Program objectives.

Work Environment

• Working indoors in an office environment. Occasional travel necessary to support program events as well as occasional weekend and evening time needed to support program events.

Minimum Qualifications

• This position requires a Bachelor Degree from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Credentials must be obtained prior to the start date.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• 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.
• Strong familiarity with best practices in student recruitment, advising, and retention of underrepresented students in STEM fields.
• Strong time management and organizational skills; supervisory skills, especially with undergraduate student workers; ability to produce well-written content for newsletters and website.
• Ability to effectively prioritize completion of tasks.
• Experience with Discord, Instagram, and LinkedIn platforms.
• Familiarity with using social media to promote programming and recruit students into programs.
• Experience using OnBase, Salesforce, and Enterprise Reporting.
• At least 2 years of experience working with diverse students in Higher Education, and 1 year of supervisory experience working in Higher Education, or equivalent
• In addition, the position requires the ability to use Microsoft Office productivity software and Google G-suite applications proficiently.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge

• Advanced knowledge of rules, regulations, guidelines, and procedures related to program area.
• Advanced knowledge of budgeting and account reconciliation principles.
• Advanced knowledge of organizational practices and principles.

Skills

• Program coordination and execution.
• Coordination of activities, evaluating data, and establishing priorities.
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Abilities

• Works independently.
• Exercises good judgement and professionalism.
• Communicates effectively.
• Promotes a diverse, inclusive environment.

Background Information

This position has been identified as a safety/security sensitive position. Therefore, per AZ Revised Statute, Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, employment history investigation, degree verification (in some cases) and fingerprinting. If you are applying for a job that requires a CDL, you will be required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse and adhere to the clearinghouse requirements. Additionally, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees’ right to work in the United States. Finally, each year Northern Arizona University releases an Annual Security Report. The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Clery reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, the Fire Safety Report is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this campus has on-campus student housing. This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities. If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records Department at (928) 523-8884 or by visiting the department at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.

Salary

Anticipated salary range is $51,085 – $63,856. Annual salary commensurate with candidate’s qualifications and related experience.

FLSA Status

This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and therefore will not earn overtime or compensatory time for additional time worked.

Benefits

This is a Classified Staff (CLS) position. NAU offers an excellent benefit package including generous health, dental and vision insurance; participation in the Arizona State Retirement System; paid vacation and 10 holidays per year; and tuition reduction for employees and qualified dependents. More information on benefits at NAU is available on the Human Resources benefits website. Classified Staff employees are in a probationary status for their first six months at NAU. NAU is a tobacco and smoke-free campus. Employees offered a position will be eligible for state health plans (including NAU’s BCBS Plan). New employees are eligible for benefits on the first day of the pay period following their enrollment, after their employment date. Employees will have 31 days from their start date to enroll in benefits. Additionally, new employees will begin participating in the Arizona State Retirement System, and the long-term disability coverage that accompanies it, on the first of the pay period following 6 months after the new employee’s start date. 

Learning and Development

Your career at Northern Arizona University includes the opportunity for professional development. New employee on-boarding training includes courses to be completed within the first 30 days. 

Immigration Suppt/Sponsorship

NAU will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.

Application Deadline

December 19, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please click on the “Apply” button on this page. You must submit your application by clicking on the “Submit” button by midnight of the application deadline. If you need assistance completing your application there are instructions available on the Human Resources website or in person in the Human Resources Department located in Building 91 on the NAU Campus – on the corner of Beaver and DuPont Streets. 

If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact the Disability Resources Office at 928-523-8773, DR@nau.edu, or PO Box 5633, Flagstaff AZ 86011.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Northern Arizona University is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. NAU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

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