Program Manager of First-Year Experience (HYBRID)
Job Description:
This position is eligible for up to one-two days remote work per week.
BASIC FUNCTION:
The Program Manager of First-Year Experience (FYE) leads the coordination of intentional and impactful transition support efforts for all new students to Salve Regina University.
The Program Manager will provide vision, strategic direction, and accountability for developing programs and services that support undergraduates' personal and academic transition to college life.
The Program Manager will partner with colleagues from across the institution to assist in the development and implementation of a newly revised 1-credit hour studio course grounded in the Mercy mission that incorporates high-impact practices and a life design framework to enhance the cohesion of the First Year Experience.
As a co-chair of orientation for new students, the Program Manager of First Year Experience will partner with the Director of Student Engagement to cultivate a sense of belonging for all new Salve students through programming that will position them to flourish.
This position will play a vital, collaborative role in the success of the first-year foundation programs within the Salve Strategic Compass.
In alignment with Salve's Mercy Mission, Division of Student Affairs pillars, and CAS Standards on First Year Experience, this position will coordinate and facilitate efforts to provide a holistic approach to addressing challenges students encounter in their first year and accompanying them in their adjustment to Salve Regina.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
Responsibilities:
Serve as a lead in working with campus partners to provide operational coordination for year-long programming across campus for first-year students that help to deepen connections and encourage life design thinking Recruit, train, and support instructors and peer mentors for all sections of the First Year Studio course Partner with Student Success Team members to support a collaborative approach in a holistic advising model for all students that aligns the work of the Compass Center for Advising, Career, and Life Design, First Year Studio curriculum, First Year Studio instructors and peer mentors Create and assess high-impact practices embedded in programming, specifically in regards to student retention and satisfaction Provide leadership as a co-chair of New Seahawk Orientation with the Director of Student Engagement to create, plan, and implement comprehensive programs at the start of each semester Partner with faculty and staff to establish a robust and engaging fall and spring onboarding process for student leaders, including the preparation of resources and workshops Create a weekly newsletter for various partners across campus (students, success team members, First Year Studio instructors, peer mentors) that shares curriculum topics each week, in addition to opportunities for students (campus and community events, service opportunities, etc.
) Utilize Seahawk Connection, the University's Engagement platform, to ensure students are aware of campus events Serve as a member of the University's CARE team to support students experiencing transitional challenges Manage office budgets in support of annual programming goals and outcomes Assist with Division of Student Affairs leadership development initiatives for students OTHER DUTIES AND
Responsibilities:
Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students.
LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:
Valid driver's license required.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
The incumbent is not subject to adverse environmental conditions.
Requirements:
Required:
Bachelor's degree required.
Demonstrated adaptability skills and experience with change in the workplace.
Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate student support programs.
Strong record of productive and collaborative working relationships required.
Ability to support and identify the needs of diverse populations.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Sound organizational skills with attention to detail.
The successful candidate will also possess an understanding of and commitment to Salve Regina's Mercy, Catholic tradition and mission.
Preferred:
A Master's degree in college student personnel administration, higher education administration, counseling, or a similar field with approximately 2-3 years of leadership experience in a higher education setting with new student programs preferred.
Experience instructing first year students and designing program curriculum preferred.
Additional Information:
Salve Regina University offers generous benefits to eligible employees including (waiting periods apply):
health, dental and vision coverage available on the first of the month following date of hire403(b) retirement plan through TIAA with employee and employer contributions as well as access to advising serviceslong-term disability coverageemployer-paid life and AD&D insuranceup to 100% free tuition at Salve for eligible employees and qualified dependentsrobust wellness program and free access to the on-campus Fitness CenterOther available benefits include:
supplemental life insurance for employees and dependentssupplemental insurance coverage through AflacTuition Exchange scholarship program.
Application available for qualified dependents of eligible employees working full-timediscounted pet insurance through ASPCAstudent loan forgiveness assistance program (SAVI)discounted auto and home insurance through Liberty Mutualemployee Assistance Program through Coastline EAPflexible spending health and dependent care accountshealth savings accounts529 collegebound saver programFor more detailed information on Salve's benefits, visit https:
//salve.
edu/human-resources/benefits.
/>Salve Regina University strives to cultivate belonging values through diversity, equity inclusion in order to foster a welcoming culture for our staff, faculty and students, as well as the wider community.
Salve Regina University embraces all people with grace.
No matter the path traveled to get here, the University acknowledges that many identities will intersect.
Salve Regina belongs to all in its community.
Application Instructions:
Applicants must apply online for any open staff and faculty positions by providing a cover-letter and resume.
Pre-employment background checks and reference checks are required of successful candidates.
Salve Regina University participates in E-verify.
URL:
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salve.
edu Recommended Skills Adaptability Administration Attention To Detail Communication Consulting Coordinating Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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