Coordinator Strategic Programming & Initiatives - Honors Programs

TITLE

Coordinator, Strategic Programming and Initiatives

JOB SUMMARY

The Coordinator, Strategic Programming and Initiatives engages in research, design, and
implementation of strategic programs and initiatives specifically related to a.)
Transition/first-year students, b.) Retention of students in both honors programs at all
levels, and c.) Enhancing program completion and graduation rates for both programs. The
position serves as the primary "intake" specialist whose programming for new students is based on
data from national research models and best practices to maximize students' likelihood of
continuation and completion of TWU's honors programs. The position carries the primary
responsibility for designing and implementing effective new student mentoring, orientation,
retreat, and UNIV special initiatives and manages the budget allocation for these initiatives.
The position also carries the primary responsibility for supporting and tracking honors student
research productivity. Responsible for working with students, faculty, staff, and external
constituencies. Work is performed under general supervision and performance evaluation is based
upon completion of assignments and results obtained. The performance evaluation is conducted
through the performance evaluation system and in accordance with the University Policies &
Procedures.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to: Executive Director, Honors Programs
Supervises: Student Assistants and (part-time) Senior Secretary

ESSENTIAL DUTIES - May include, but not limited to the following:
* Oversees designing & implementing data-driven, research-based transfer/FYE retention,
completion, and graduation initiatives consistent with national and regional best practices.
* Manages departmental budget allocation for these initiatives.
* Assists Executive Director in compiling retention, completion, and graduation data and in
producing reports that evaluate the program's effectiveness in comparison to peer
institutions.
* Supervises up to four student assistants and one .50 FTE Senior Secretary.

* Supports production and publication of student research and creative works by assisting
students with the submission process for national, regional, and local conferences and
publications.
* Compiles data on honors student research productivity.
* Supervises production of honors research journal (Off the Quill).
* Coordinates Honors LLC and other housing initiatives for FYE and sophomore students.
* Supervises honors student committees as assigned.
* Attends honors events, Honors Advisory Council meetings, and honors student
association meetings.
* Serves as staff support for domestic and overseas travel.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

* Performs other duties as requested.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree in higher education preferred.

EXPERIENCE

Two years of experience required. Additional education may substitute for experience.

REQUIREMENT

Regular and reliable attendance at the University during regular scheduled days and work hours is
an essential function of this position.

All employees share the responsibility of maintaining information security and
privacy requirements within the university by adhering to Federal and State regulations, and TWU
Policies & Procedures.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES - The following are essential:

* Ability to conduct research into honors education national trends and best practices and
design program initiatives for retention, completion, and program growth based on that research.
* Ability to coordinate work with other employees in the department providing direct
instruction or supervision as assigned.

* Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with students, faculty, staff,
and external constituencies.
* Ability to organize work effectively, compile clear and coherent research reports,
conceptualize and prioritize objectives, and exercise independent judgment based on an
understanding of organizational policies and activities.
* Working knowledge of office practices and methods.
* Ability to communicate effectively by phone, in person, and in writing.
* Ability to represent the department and University in a friendly,
courteous, and professional manner.
* Ability to use a personal computer and other office equipment, including related university
software and email.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described in the Essential Duties and below are representative of those that
must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential duties.

The employee may be required to travel, work on-call, and work weekends.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

All employees are responsible for maintaining an environment that is free from discrimination,
intimidation, harassment, including sexual harassment. Work is normally performed in a typical
interior work environment.

SAFETY

TWU promotes a safe working environment. Employees are responsible for completing assigned tasks
safely and efficiently, and supervisors are responsible for creating and maintaining a safe work
environment. Employees must report any unsafe work conditions or practices, as well as any
near-miss incidents, to their supervisor and Risk Management. Supervisors and employees should
ensure that injury/accident reports are submitted to the Office of Human Resources and Risk
Management within 24 hours of the incident.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee
and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and
requirements of the job change.