Director of Advancement – Athletics and Parent Relations - Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor

Applications are being accepted for the position of
Design Your Future – Academic Support Coordinator

This is a full-time, exempt, staff position. The Design Your Future program serves academic needs of incoming traditional undergraduate students at the Miller Park Way Center. The Academic Support Coordinator conducts student recruitment, admission, academic advising and enrichment activities for students in the Design Your Future (DYF) program at the Miller Park Way location in Wisconsin. The individual will be working with an underserved population of college freshmen and sophomores in recruitment through obtaining an Associate's degree in Liberal Arts, Business Management, Criminal Justice and Elementary Education. This position reports to the DYF Program Director.
Responsibilities

• Student recruitment and admissions support including making presentations to prospective and new students
• Academic advising and student support
• Works with students to develop proficiency in a variety of subject areas, critical thinking and analytical skills
• Relationship management with area high schools and community groups
• Coordinating student retention activities, organizing study groups and coordinating student skill workshops
• Coordinating Student Ambassador (SA) and organizing student community service activities
• Monitoring and facilitating social media regarding the DYF program and students
• Other related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to succeed in a fast pace environment with minimal supervision and maintain a schedule
• Excellent organizational abilities, professional written and oral communication skills
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Knowledge and skill in the use of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, Access and Word and academic software
• Skill in speaking to groups and making presentations
• Knowledge and skill in managing Social Media Accounts such as Facebook, Twitter, etc.
• Available some evenings and weekends as needed

Education, Experience and Training
A Bachelor's Degree and two or more years of experience in teaching reading and writing or a closely related field is required. Professional communication skills including public speaking are required. A Master's Degree and tutoring experience is preferred. Experience in sales or student recruitment is preferred.

Compensation and Benefits
This is a full-time position. Starting range is dependent upon on individual qualifications and experience. Concordia health, disability and retirement plan enrollment is available to full-time employees and their eligible dependents. Tuition benefits are available for employees and their qualified dependents.

Physical Demands/Equipment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the position. It is not intended to be all-inclusive. Administration reserves the right to adjust the duties and responsibilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Concordia University does not discriminate in the employment of individuals on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, sex or age. However, Concordia University is a Christian educational institution operated by The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod and, in compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religion. CUW enrolls 7500 students in traditional, graduate, accelerated adult education and e-learning programs. The main Mequon campus is located 200 acres on the shore of Lake Michigan with 10 other educational centers in 2 states.
Concordia is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop
in mind, body and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and in the world.