Coordinator, Experiential Learning

Coordinator, Experiential Learning About University at Albany: Established in 1844 and designated a University Center of the State University of New York in 1962, the University at Albany's broad mission of excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, research and public service engages a diverse student body of more than 17,000 students in nine schools and colleges across three campuses. Located in Albany, New York, New York State's capital, the University is convenient to Boston, New York City, and the Adirondacks. Job Description: This student-facing role reports to the Director for Experiential Education in the Minerva Center for High Impact Learning. The primary goal is to foster student success through increased student participation in experiential learning. Primary Responsibilities: Development of new programs and initiatives that support expanding and enhancing high impact practices such as undergraduate research, project-based learning, ePortfolios, and skills badges. Advise students on experiential learning opportunities and related policies and procedures. Once launched, manage day-to-day operations for new programs currently being developed, including programs that increase student participation in undergraduate research, and work-based and community-based learning programs. Collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders to develop resources that support student advising and student-facing programming. Manage marketing and promotional outreach to drive student engagement in experiential and high-impact practices, including developing and maintaining website content, writing for publications and other marketing materials, and updating social media accounts. Represent the Minerva Center at admissions and other campus-wide events, which includes presenting to prospective and current students and their families, managing receptions and other unit-specific session, and tabling. Some evening and weekend hours may be required. Serve as liaison to faculty and staff regarding experiential learning opportunities, policies, and procedures. Coordinate assessment of Minerva Center activities, including designing surveys, conducting focus groups, and surveying students participating in high-impact activities. Assist director with grant applications for internal and external funding opportunities. Requirements: Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and two or more years of relevant experience. Minimum of two years' experience working with undergraduate students. Project management experience with a demonstrated ability to develop programs from idea to launch and then to scale. Demonstrated interest and understanding of the current higher education landscape, particularly high-impact practices. Willingness and ability to take initiative as appropriate. Demonstrated ability to work well with internal and external stakeholders. Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment. Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community. Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion and belonging relative to their role. Ability to be highly organized, to prioritize effectively, and complete tasks in a timely manner. Ability to analyze data, extract patterns, and convert these into actionable steps and programmatic suggestions. Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills. Experience working with Microsoft Office products. Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree and two or more years of experience working with undergraduate students. Experience working with EAB, IAS/PeopleSoft, degree auditing software, JotForm, Brightspace learning management system, and other similar applications. Additional Information: Professional Rank and Salary Range: Senior Staff Assistant, SL3 The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, without exception, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University's crime statistics for the past three years; and disclosures regarding the University's current campus security policies. 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Please apply online via https://albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=172574 Application Instructions: Applicants MUST submit the following documents: Resume Cover letter stating all the required minimum qualifications and any of the applicable preferred qualifications Contact information for three professional references Note: After submitting your resume, the subsequent pages give you instructions for uploading additional documents (i.e. cover letter etc.). Closing date for receipt of applications: March 27, 2024