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Elon University is hiring a First-Generation Student Success Coordinator to support programs that empower, support, and celebrate first-generation students academically, socially, and professionally. This time-limited, part-time role collaborates with the Assistant Director of First-Generation Student Success to plan student-centered programming, support the First Phoenix Living Learning Community, and connect students with campus resources. The coordinator will be a visible, approachable presence helping advance first-generation student success across campus.

Highlights

Co-leads planning, implementation, and assessment of programs that strengthen belonging among first-generation students
Supports signature events including the First-Generation Celebration Series, Relationship Rich Expo, and First-Generation Stole Ceremony
Serves as a third advisor for the First Phoenix Living Learning Community, including individual and group student check-ins
Builds Career Connection pathways and other professional-development programming for first-generation students
Analyzes program data to evaluate effectiveness and inform future programming
Develops campus partnerships to expand opportunities and support for first-generation students
Requires a bachelor’s degree and a deep understanding of first-generation student experiences and equity issues in higher education
Prefers experience advising, mentoring, or providing individualized student support
Structured as a temporary, part-time role at 3 days and 20 hours per week
Reports within the Office of the Provost and Academic Affairs, Center for Access and Success

First-Generation Student Success Coordinator Full Description

Position Summary

The Program Coordinator for First-Generation Student Success is a time-limited position that supports the implementation of programs that empower, support, and celebrate first-generation students academically, socially, and professionally. This position collaborates with the Assistant Director of First-Generation Student Success to plan and implement student-centered programming, support the First Phoenix Living Learning Community, pilot new areas of work, and maintain connections to campus resources and opportunities. The coordinator will be a visible and approachable resource for students while helping to advance first-generation student success across campus.

Position Details

Temporary position, 3 days per week, 20 hours per week. Reports within the Office of the Provost and Academic Affairs, Center for Access and Success.

Job Duties

Co-leads the planning, implementation, and assessment of programs that strengthen belonging and community among first-generation students
Co-supports community-building initiatives, including First-Gen Lunches, Community Dinners, and other campus engagement opportunities
Assists with signature programs and events, including the First-Generation Celebration Series, Relationship Rich Expo, and annual First-Generation Stole Ceremony
Serves as a third advisor and collaborative program partner for the First Phoenix Living Learning Community, including individual and group check-ins
Co-supports development and implementation of social, educational, and professional-development programming, including Career Connection pathways
Assists with collecting, organizing, and analyzing data to evaluate program effectiveness and inform future programming
Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with campus partners to expand opportunities for first-generation students
Represents First-Generation Student Success at institutional events, meetings, and programs as assigned

Minimum Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree required
Deep understanding of first-generation college student experiences, and access and equity issues in higher education
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including cultural fluency
Demonstrated ability to co-design, implement, and assess student programs and support models
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to use data to identify gaps and improve student-success outcomes
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with students, faculty, and staff
Experience advising, mentoring, or guiding young learners
Experience providing individualized student support or case management

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