Family Engagement Coordinator, UNLV Admissions – Orientation and Transition Programs [R0140383]

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Family Engagement Coordinator, UNLV Admissions – Orientation and Transition Programs [R0140383]

ROLE of the POSITION

The Family Engagement Coordinator works collaboratively with the Director for New Student Orientation, Transition & Family Programs to plan, implement, oversee and evaluate comprehensive programs and initiatives designed to engage family members of UNLV students.?

The Family Engagement Coordinator maintains a high level of internal and external public contact, serving as liaison between the New Student Orientation, Transition Family Programs, the UNLV Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement, various academic units, and other organizations within and outside of the University. This position will partner with the Director for New Student Orientation, Transition & Family Programs in cultivating continued engagement of family members throughout the student recruitment funnel, from the point of admission through graduation. This position will run various engagement platforms including Family Facebook group, Family blog, family newsletters and email campaigns. This position will recruit, train and run a Family Engagement Board of Directors. The Family Engagement Coordinator will also play a primary role in coordinating and supporting all appropriate family programs events and will assist with orientation, transition events and first year experience initiatives in partnership with campus partners.

The incumbent will demonstrate the ability to work independently within established goals and general directives under the supervision of the Director for New Student Orientation, Transition & Family Programs. This position will be expected to carry out special initiatives as assigned. The Family Coordinator will be expected to travel both in and out of state and work irregular hours and some weekends.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and 3-5 Years of Experience as it relates to student/family engagement, recruitment/retention and customer service and 1-3 Years of Supervisory Experience. Credentials must be obtained prior to the start date.

Knowledge

• Coordinate, maintain and evaluate programs and initiatives that aid in the engagement of family members who are supporting their student throughout the recruitment funnel, first year experience and beyond to graduation
• Design and implement programs and initiatives with other University constituents that directly assist families of students as they initially enroll at the University.
• Collaborate with campus partners to be mutually supportive of orientation, transition, and first year experience programs. Establish productive, collegial relationships at all levels with staff, faculty, and administration both on and off-campus.
• Assesses program efforts and conduct research for program benchmarks and improvement opportunities; must have strong ability to collect, analyze and evaluate program data.
• Knowledge of higher education current issues, specifically family programs related trends.
• Develop and demonstrate a multicultural awareness and contribute to cultivating an inclusive, diverse and respectful University community. Demonstrate civil and inclusive behavior when interacting with staff, faculty, students, family members and visitors.
• Ordering, inventory, and maintenance of all items used for family programs.
• Manage appropriate collection and deposit of cash funds for ticketed events (i.e. Family Weekend and Family Orientation).
• Perform related departmental duties to support admissions and recruitment initiatives, as required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a group. General skills include the ability to multi-task, which is essential. Strong interpersonal and public speaking skills.
• Serve as a member of campus-wide, divisional, and departmental committees and task forces as appropriate.
• Ability to anticipate issues and the consequences of decisions/actions.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Awareness and compliance of Nevada and Board of Regents policies.

Skills and Abilities

• High-energy and magnetic personality; willingness and desire to interact with large groups of people daily.
• Enthusiasm for the university and the college recruitment/retention processes; ability to inspire that enthusiasm in others.
• Must know how to develop, administer and collect survey results targeted at various populations.
• Effective administrative skills: planning, organizing, and implementation of goals.
• Effective communication skills: interpersonal, oral, written.
• Demonstrated organizational skills
• Troubleshooting, conflict resolution and problem-solving
• Be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be a strong communicator, and collaborator and be a flexible team player.
• Must have strong customer service philosophy.
• Ability to multi task is critical.
• Ability to assess all activities, identify when and where to shift gears, and develop a new plan to do so.
• Ability to multi-task is crucial to this position.
• Ability to anticipate issues and the consequences of decisions/actions
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
• Preferable experience with direct undergraduate student/family engagement for a regionally accredited public or private 4-yr R-1 institution.
• Experience working with Family Programs at University/College

COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY

The successful candidate will demonstrate support for diversity, equity and inclusiveness as well as participate in maintaining a respectful, positive work environment.

SALARY RANGE

Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNLV

• Generous compensation packages, up to 48 days of paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
• Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
• No state income tax
• Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

PERKS

• Flexible work schedule (depending on your department)
• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts
• RebelCard discounts on and off campus
• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles

HOW TO APPLY

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based.

Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates’ materials will begin on February 16, 2024.

Materials should be addressed to Search Committee Chair, and must be submitted through Workday, as we do not accept emailed materials. For assistance with the application process, please contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or [email protected] .

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL NSHE CANDIDATES

UNLV employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the “Find Jobs” process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at UNLV and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type “Find Jobs” in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the job requisition number, “R0140383” in the search box.

If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.

PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region’s diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.

Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report’s annual listing of the nation’s most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.

For more information, visit us on line at: http://www.unlv.edu

EEO/AA STATEMENT

The University of Nevada – Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible.

TITLE IX STATEMENT

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title IX Coordinator, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Box 451062, Las Vegas, NV 89154-1062, Frank and Estella Beam Hall (BEH) Room 553, Telephone: (702) 895-4055; Email: [email protected] , or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: 1-800-421-3481 FAX: 202-453-6012; TDD: 1-800-877-8339; Email: [email protected] ; or to both. 

Information pertaining to the University’s grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the University will respond can be found online at the Office of Equal Employment & Title IX webpage.

SAFETY AND SECURITY STATEMENT

UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report compliance document is available online.

JOB CATEOGRY

Administrative Faculty

Required Attachment(s)

Letter of interest, detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references.

UNLV is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action educator and employer committed to achieving excellence through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, age, creed, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws. The University of Nevada, Las Vegas employs only United States citizens and non-citizens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Women, under-represented groups, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.