Job description
DREAM Initiative Program Coordinator
Position Number
986616
Requisition No.
S01925
Salary Range/Pay Rate
$65,000 annually.
Position Notes
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POLICY
COVID -19 vaccinations are now required for all Oakland University students, faculty and staff.
Compensation commensurate with education and experience. Oakland University offers an excellent benefit program including a comprehensive medical plan with low contribution amounts for our employees, dental and vision plans at no cost for our employees, generous paid time off plans, agenerous University contribution to our 403(b) retirement plan, tuition assistance for our employees and dependents, free access to our Campus Recreation Center and workout facilities, and flexible work schedules and wellness programs. These are current benefit levels subject to future changes.
COVID -19 vaccinations are now required for all Oakland University students, faculty and staff.
Compensation commensurate with education and experience. Oakland University offers an excellent benefit program including a comprehensive medical plan with low contribution amounts for our employees, dental and vision plans at no cost for our employees, generous paid time off plans, agenerous University contribution to our 403(b) retirement plan, tuition assistance for our employees and dependents, free access to our Campus Recreation Center and workout facilities, and flexible work schedules and wellness programs. These are current benefit levels subject to future changes.
Employee Group/Grade
Individual Contract
Job Category
Other
Work Schedule
FT/Reg (40 hours)
Shift/Days
This is a full-time position. Some evenings and weekends are required.
This is a grant-funded position.
First consideration will be given to those who apply by February 14, 2023.
This is a grant-funded position.
First consideration will be given to those who apply by February 14, 2023.
Pay Schedule
Month
Number of Hrs./Wk.
40
Position Information
Position Information
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
- Experience recruiting or advising students for educational opportunities, particularly with urban students and with those who identify as first-generation students.
- Ability to travel throughout the academic year.
- Valid driver’s license and a driving record acceptable to the university by the university’s insurance carrier.
- Ability to work extended hours.
- Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with others.
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge of higher education, typically acquired through the completion of a Master’s degree in higher education administration or a related field, or the equivalent combination of education and experience is necessary.
- Previous experience working in college student support position and a knowledge of university operations is an added advantage.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, collaboratively, and respectfully in a complex and diverse academic environment.
- Demonstrated Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite – specifically Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint – advanced knowledge and skill level in Excel and PowerPoint preferred.
All Qualifications
Unless otherwise required by an applicable collective bargaining agreement, all minimum, additional and desired qualifications are preferred, but qualifications, degrees, and/or experience deemed comparable and/or equivalent by Oakland University in its sole and exclusive discretion may be considered.
Additional Qualifications
Position Purpose
The DREAM Initiative Program Coordinator’s primary responsibility is to lead this test of a prototype of a student support system designed to close the persistence and graduation gap between first generation students, low-income students, and underrepresented students and the campus-wide student performance. As the person leading the three cohorts of 15-17 students each that will be participating in the program, the Coordinator will have the principal responsibility for helping each student navigate the campus and life challenges that cause first generation students to leave school at higher rates than their peers. The Coordinator will also manage, recruit and supervise peer leaders for the program, work closely with core business and student support services such as Undergraduate Admissions, Financial Aid, CMI, FYAC, University Housing, Graham Health Center, Academic Success Center, Writing Center, Academic Advising, etc.
During the six months before DREAM Initiative students are expected to start class in the fall of 2023, the Coordinator will support and assist the Vice President for Enrollment Management on all matters related to recruiting, enrolling and retaining undergraduate students participating in the DREAM Initiative program. This includes collaborating with selected high schools to maintain partnerships with Oakland University for the purpose of increasing first year enrollment and persistence from the identified schools.
A strong personal commitment to ensuring that a group of freshmen from Detroit receive the support they need to succeed in college and pursue a path towards a bachelor’s degree with a “do whatever it takes” attitude. This role requires a person who wants to make an important difference in the world.
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