Coordinator
Full-Time at Northern Arizona University, Col Engineering, For & Nat Sci
posted on August 8, 2012
Special Information
• Some weekend and evening work will be required.
Job Description
• Coordinates all activities and functions of College of Engineering, Forestry and Natural Sciences (CEFNS) student services to ensure that goals and objectives for the program are accomplished in accordance with University policy, priorities, and time limitations. Supervises the CEFNS Academic Advising Program Coordinator Senior and the Multicultural Engineering Program Coordinator. Reports to the CEFNS Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.
• Job Duties:
• Responsible for the overall coordination of CEFNS Student Services.
• Oversees the activities of the CEFNS Academic Advising Program Coordinator Sr. and the Multicultural Engineering Program Coordinator.
• Stays current regarding NAU Student Services and Academic policies and procedures by attending CARS, AAC, and other meetings as needed.
• Reviews and signs all CEFNS graduation applications on behalf of the Dean, reviews and signs graduation addenda.
• Review and signs all petitions for change of grade, late add, late drop/withdrawal, change of grade option after the deadline, etc.
• Participates in the CEFNS Curriculum Committee (as a non-voting member), reviews progression plans, degree progress issues, and program/plan changes. Recommends and sends to admissions new course equivalencies.
• Prepares and sends letters for Dean's list, coordinates Outstanding Senior and Standard Bearer selection, coordinates Outstanding Teacher selection.
• Reviews commencement proof and assists Vice Provost's office with commencement organization and staffing.
• Assists students returning to NAU after a multi-year hiatus.
• Does course/faculty evaluation mapping, provides course scheduling back up, reserves course seats for CEFNS learning communities.
• Plans for the use of available resources to best achieve Student Services goals and objectives.
• Implements goals and objectives and evaluates effectiveness of program, based on completion of these goals.
• Recommends and/or initiates actions involving discipline, promotion, transfer and motivation of employees.
• Participates as needed in CEFNS recruitment activities and orientation sessions.
• Provides back up to CEFNS Program Coordinator Sr for Academic Advising.
• Administers Engineering Program Fee.
• Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
• Master's degree in field related to assignment AND three years of directly related experience, OR;
• Bachelor's degree in field related to assignment AND five years of directly related experience, OR;
• Any equivalent combination of experience, training, and/or education that includes supervision and program development/management.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with PeopleSoft or other student information systems or databases.
• Experience in team development and leadership.
• Supervisory experience.
• Familiarity with NAU processes and experience in academic advising, career counseling, or other relevant student service in higher education.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
• Excellent supervisory, organizational and training skills.
• Skill in program development and execution.
• Skill in coordinating activities, evaluating data, and establishing priorities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Awareness and commitment to NAU's EEO/Affirmative Action Plan and Safe Working and Learning Environment goals.
• Ability to analyze problems and make well-reasoned, sound decisions.
• Knowledge of university advising and CEFNS academic programs.
General Information
Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, an employment history verification and a degree verification (in some cases) prior to employment. You may also be required to complete a fingerprint background check.
Additionally, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States.
Salary
$47,000 to $50,000.
FLSA Status
Exempt.
Benefits
This is a Service Professional (SPF) position. NAU offers an excellent benefit package including generous health, dental and vision insurance; participation in the Arizona State Retirement System or the Optional Retirement Program; 22 days of vacation and 10 holidays per year; and tuition reduction for employees and qualified family members. More information on benefits at NAU is available at www.nau.edu/hr .
Service Professionals are hired on a contract basis, renewable each fiscal year according to terms of the Conditions of Professional Service, which may be found on the Internet at: https://azregents.asu.edu/rrc/Policy&/….
Employees offered a position on or after July 20, 2011, will be eligible for state health plans (including NAU's BCBS Plan) after 90 days of employment. If you accept an offer on or after July 20, 2011, and you choose the ASRS retirement option, you will begin participating in the Arizona State Retirement System, and the long-term disability coverage that accompanies it, on the first of the pay period following 27 weeks (6 months) after your start date. New employees who choose to participate in the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP), which is an alternative to the ASRS plan for faculty and other appointed staff, will begin to participate on the first day of employment. Additionally, the long-term disability plan that accompanies the ORP will begin on the first day of the pay period following 90 days after start date. More information is available at: http://hr.nau.edu/node/10159.
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Application Deadline
September 6, 2012 at midnight.
