Coordinator, First Year Experience

at Northwest Florida State College (view profile)
Location Niceville, Florida
Date Posted March 25, 2025
Category Education / Academia
Job Type Full-time
State Florida (FL)

Description

Job Description:

The Coordinator, First Year Experience is directly accountable to the Associate Director, Admissions Navigation for the below listed Oversee Raider Ready New Student Orientation.

  • Develop and maintain a comprehensive First Year Experience program for all first-time college students.
  • Develop First Year Experience Webpage: Create and maintain a dedicated webpage for First Year Experience resources, including testimonials, tips, and information about programs and services available to students.
  • Create Digital Resources for first year in college students: video to introduce students to available resources and support systems.
  • Promote access to campus resources such as Bridgeway, ZLC, ARC, and Raider Life, through targeted events and communication strategies.
  • Implement a targeted communication plan utilizing both Recruit and Advise CRM's to keep first-year students informed and engaged throughout their first year in college.
  • Design and organize on-campus and virtual events that support new student engagement and involvement.
  • As a part of the College's risk management tool annual mandatory compliance training is required
  • Other duties as assigned

Benefits

  • Health insurance for employee and dependent coverage available.
  • College-paid basic life insurance for employee with additional coverage for employee and/or dependents at employee's expense
  • College-paid retirement with 3% employee contribution to the Florida Retirement System (FRS)
  • Optional dental and vision insurance at employee's expense
  • Paid leave accrual (sick and vacation/annual leave)
  • Paid time off for designated holidays, winter break, and spring break
  • Free tickets to designated Mattie Kelly Arts Center and Raider Athletic events

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree plus four (4) to six (6) yeas relevant work experience.
  • Experience in higher education, student support, or program coordination preferred.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to connect with all student populations.
  • Familiarity with first-year experience programs and student success initiatives.
  • Proficient in using digital communication tools and platforms.
  • Ability to work some nights and weekends as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Application Instructions:

All sections of the application must be completed.

Please provide a complete application package that includes all of the following:

  1. NWFSC Application.
  2. Resume.
  3. A cover letter explaining why you consider yourself qualified for this position.
  4. Copies of unofficial transcripts.

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