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Elon University

First-Generation Student Success Coordinator

🇺🇸 Elon, North Carolina 🕑 Temporary Part-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Academic Advising 🗓️ September 28th, 2026
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Edtech.com's Summary

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