Coordinator, Arrupe Continuing Scholars

at Loyola University Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

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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.

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 academically. Experience providing instruction, advising, and/or academic support service.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Minimum Education and/or work experience: Bachelor’s degree in related field and at least one to two years of related experience required.

General Expectations

+ Ability to define and assess problems, establish facts, identify solutions to unique challenges with innovative approaches.

+ Develop and manage individual and group interventions aimed at increasing the likelihood of student academic success.

+ Ability to interpret, analyze, and summarize broad range of issues related to supporting at-risk student populations (including traditional and non-traditional college age students).

+ Proven organizational, verbal, and written skills to effectively communicate with others.

+ Excellent organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Equity-minded, student-centered, and customer service approach in their work with students.

+ Experience instructing adults formally and informally.

+ Demonstrated facility with data management.

+ Committed to social justice and mission of the University.

+ Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

+ Ability to help students develop an appreciation for and understanding of the Jesuit approach to education.

+ Must be able to work some evening and weekend hours.

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Proficiency with Microsoft 365 Suite, Internet, email applications and Student Information System (e.g., PeopleSoft). Familiarity with any/all of the following is beneficial but not required: EAB Navigate360, Sakai LMS , Zoom.