Student Services Coordinator

Title: Student Services Coordinator

Employee Classification: Student Services Coordinator

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Student Affairs

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Div of Student Affairs

Department: UNT-First Generation Center-160130

Job Location: Denton

Salary: 48,000

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.   We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.   Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.  

Department Summary

The UNT First-Generation Success Center empowers first-generation college students through tailored support, intentional programming, and strategic campus partnerships to foster academic achievement and personal growth.
The First-Generation Success Center at the University of North Texas (UNT) is a dynamic resource hub dedicated to supporting the university’s large population of first-generation college students, who comprise over 41% of the undergraduate community. Established in 2021, the center plays a pivotal role in enhancing student success, retention, and engagement through a comprehensive suite of services and initiatives.

Mission: The First Generation Success Center supports and leads first-generation students toward opportunities of engagement, success, and community through programming, advising, and resources to ensure they have the knowledge and skills to become the next generation of academics, community leaders and professionals, while also becoming the first in their families to achieve a college degree.

Vision: First Generation Success Center will advance opportunities for first-generation students while at UNT and post-graduation

Position Overview

This position is responsible for the coordination and daily operations of the UNT Emerald Eagle Scholars program, student-centered programs with campus wide impact.

The UNT Emerald Eagle Scholas program is the UNT's signature tuition guarantee initiative for high achieving and modest-income students who a have a passion to succeed in college. These students are largely first-generation and this role will work collaboratively with campus partners and the First Generation Success Center team. This position is responsible for implementation and management of programming and related activities/events, budget management, program assessment, and serving as the primary program liaison.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related field and two years of student services, student affairs, counseling, advising, or related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Excellent public speaking skills with experience in conducting training workshops. Ability to provide leadership and mentoring to student populations. Experience in networking across departments and programs. Ability to communicate and work with various students representative of the UNT student body. Strong organizational skills and ability to simultaneously execute multiple projects. Excellent verbal and written communication, and computer skills.

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