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 per