Coordinator, Arrupe Continuing Scholars

at Loyola University Of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Position Details

Position Details
Job Title 
 Coordinator - Special Populations
Position Number 
 8102545
Job Category 
 University Staff
Job Type 
 Full-Time
FLSA Status 
 Exempt
Campus 
 Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus
Department Name 
 ACADEMIC ADVISING & SERVICES
Location Code 
 SCHOLARS PROGRAM (02043B)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded?  
 Yes
Duties and Responsibilities 
 The Coordinator for Arrupe Continuing Scholars plays a central role in Loyola's mission. Reporting to the Associate Director for Academic Enrichment Programs in the Office of Scholars Programs, the Coordinator will support a caseload of 100-130 Arrupe Continuing Scholars and will be responsible for success outcomes related to persistence and graduation with a bachelor's degree in the university. The Coordinator supports Arrupe Continuing Scholars, inclusive of the Arrupe Continuing Leadership Scholars, who graduate from Arrupe College and pursue their bachelor's degrees at a college/school within Loyola University Chicago. This position will be responsible for intentional, strategic, and frequent interventions and services for Arrupe alums continuing their undergraduate education at Loyola.

The Coordinator:
Collaborates with colleagues to create and execute initiatives aimed toward increased academic success and sense of belonging (e.g., term-to-term retention, satisfactory academic progress, maintenance of scholarships, etc.) of Arrupe continuing students.
Uses term-to term academic performance data to identify students in need of academic and socio-emotional support; creates and implements programs and outreach for current Arrupe alums/continuing undergraduates, focusing on academic support, student development, and career exploration.
Assists students toward identifying opportunities for integration within the larger Loyola University community.
Leads the creation, maintenance, execution, and evaluation of curricula, schedules, structures, and policies for outreach activities and programs.
Creates and produces reports for Advancement, stakeholders, and constituents alike to highlight academic and personal progress of scholars.
Liaises with faculty, academic advisors, and college/school administrators to identify students in need of academic support and intervention; draws upon research-based best practices to recommend a measured and student-centered response that encourages self-advocacy.
Teaches multiple sections of UNIV 201 Transfer Seminar for Arrupe College Alums and UNIV 112 Strategies for Learning.
Assists with the activities of student leadership positions such as Success Coaches, Peer Tutors, and Peer Mentors.
Develops resources and presentations/workshops promoting student success, enrichment, and retention in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
Leads logistical coordination for outreach activities and programs.
Leads marketing and communication efforts related to all outreach programs.
Establishes and maintains effective collaboration with campus partners and internal constituencies to ensure smooth operations of all programs, including but not limited to: Arrupe College, undergraduate colleges/schools' academic dean's offices, academic departments, Campus Ministry, Athletics, Undergraduate Admission Office, Financial Aid Office, Student Accessibility Center, Tutoring Center, Office of the Bursar, Registration & Records, and Center for Diversity and Inclusion.
Liaises with Arrupe College Academic Affairs, Arrupe College Transfer and Transfer Committee to ensure a continuous and seamless Loyola experience.
Participates in all Scholars Programs activities, including Academic Enrichment Programs, and supporting scholars across AEP programs.
Participates in Student Academic Services signature programs, events, and activities, including but not limited to: New Student Orientation, New Student Convocation, finals week proctoring, and Undergraduate Admission open houses.
Represents Scholars Programs and Student Academic Services on University-wide committees and events as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience 
 Bachelor's degree required. Successful experience working with collegiate-level programs fostering retention or achievement required. Demonstrated success working with special population students to help them achieve... For full info follow application link.

Loyola University Chicago is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion (except where religion is a bona fide occupational qualification for the job), national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by law.

Loyola University Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer.