Academic & Student Life Coordinator

Want to make a legitimate difference in the lives of others while also working for a manager who values work/life balance? Then Neumont University is the place for you! We are “Improving Lives through Education” by creating tomorrow’s computer scientists! We are tirelessly passionate about education, innovative and inclusive. Employees at Neumont love their jobs while also enjoying generous paid time off to include 17 paid holidays (including Christmas through New Year’s), generous H.S.A. employer contributions…just to name a few. Located in the heart of downtown SLC, Neumont is looking for vivacious and dynamic employees to join our small family team and start making a difference!

JOB SUMMARY

The primary function of the Academic & Student Life Coordinator is to serve as an advocate for an assigned group of students. As an advocate, they help students transition to college while meeting personal and academic goals to promote persistence to graduation. Additionally, this position serves as an architect of a campus culture that contributes to the holistic development of students and a fun, enriching environment that increases retention of students.

RESPONSIBILITIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

Advocate Program

• Mentors students, monitors their academic and non-academic well-being, and provides both support and resources to foster success at Neumont

• Develops rapport with each advisee, proactively intervenes in difficult times

• Measured by productivity, performance, and outcome standards defined by the Vice President, Academics

Community Development

• Design, implement and evaluate a community-development strategy that aims to increase student retention by making Neumont a fun, interesting place outside of the classroom

• Develops activities for students that serve as entertainment and support for academic success, such as study groups

Additional

• Shares team on-call responsibility to respond to urgent situations and emergences

• Other tasks as assigned by the Manager

QUALIFICATIONS AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in education, counseling, student affairs administration, or a related field

• One years’ experience in education administration, student support, or counseling

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Active listening and situational assessment skills

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Strong student interviewing skills

• Ability to connect with and motivate students

• High proficiency in Microsoft Office programs

• Convivial, creative, persistent, self-motivated and comfortable completing tasks on an individual basis

• Works well on a team and is committed to developing cohesion between various campus departments

• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills

• Excellent writing skills, editing, and proofing skills

QUALIFICATIONS AND POSITION PREFERENCES:

• Master’s degree in counseling, social work or education

• Program development experience

LOCATION: In-person at SLC campus

SCHEDULE

• 40 hours a week, exempt

• Occasional evenings and weekends, with notice

REPORTS TO: Vice President, Student Affairs

SUPERVISES: None

PHYSICAL EXPECTATIONS:

• Sitting for extended periods

• Standing for extended periods

• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds

Neumont University is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Neumont’s Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.neumont.edu/campus-safety under the Student Life section. This report is required by federal law to comply with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and contains policy statements and crime statistics for the school. The policy statements address the school’s policies, procedures and programs concerning safety and security. You may also request a paper copy from the Vice President, Student Affairs.