Job Description: Job Description: Coordinator for Student Transition and Success Division: Access, Belonging, Community Engagement Location: Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT Work Schedule Hours: Monday/Wednesday/Friday - 8:30am - 4:30pm Tuesday/Thursday - 12:30pm - 8:30pm Position Summary The Coordinator for Student Transition and Success will assist students from underrepresented and/or historically underserved backgrounds with an emphasis on programs that facilitate the transition to college, support academic achievement and overall student success. This role supports overall student transition with a concentration on three primary initiatives: the Academic Immersion Program, transition support for students from Fairfield Bellarmine and collaboration with the Upward Bound Program. The coordinator will deliver direct student support, organize events and workshops, manage communication with campus partners, and ensure high-impact practices that promote student retention and a sense of belonging. Essential Functions Assess and evaluate implemented programs and activities Ability to maintain, analyze, and keep track of funds and programming budget Develops a tracking system for student retention and engagement Coordinate and develop training programs and workshops for student success and retention Meet 1:1 with assigned students Develop reports and resources that promote student needs Key Responsibilities * Coordinate key components of the Academic Immersion Program, including: Summer bridge planning and logistics Facilitating programming and offering high-touch support for its participants Academic year workshops and student check-ins Ongoing retention initiatives for first- and second-year students * Lead efforts to support Fairfield Bellarmine students in their transition to Fairfield’s main campus, including: Individual and group support services Events and workshops focused on academic and social transition Partnership development with student services, faculty, and advising teams * Provide consistent, culturally aware student advising and mentorship * Track student participation and outcomes and assist in evaluation and reporting * Collaborate with Upward Bound to improve student transition pathways * Help build inclusive spaces that affirm students’ identities and experiences * Serve as a visible and approachable presence for students * Other Duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred in education, student affairs, or related field Minimum of 3 years of experience in higher education or a related setting Demonstrated experience supporting students from first-generation and/or low-income backgrounds Strong organizational and communication skills Ability to coordinate events, build relationships across departments, and manage multiple priorities Knowledge of issues affecting student retention and persistence Ability to work evenings and occasional weekends as needed Preferred Qualifications Experience with summer bridge or academic transition programs Familiarity with community college student populations or two-year to four-year transition models Understanding of Jesuit education and student success frameworks The expected wage range for this position is $27.22 to $30.22/hour. Category: President - Staff Performs such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate. *Disclaimer The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain and should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, activities, and/or qualifications required or expected of employees assigned to this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change and new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice. All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check. Fairfield University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Eligible employees may receive health, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefits, and other benefits according to institutional policy. Fairfield University Benefits Load a resume or CV first, then upload supporting documents including a cover letter at the bottom of the third page under the "My Experience" section where it says to upload a Resume/CV. You will be able to upload up to 5 other documents in this section. You will be unable to edit your application, so please have all documents available before applying. Faculty Positions: If you need to upload more than 5 documents, please either combine them to upload or email the additional documents to the applicable contact in the job description. Staff positions: If you need to upload more than 5 documents, please either combine them to upload or email them to hr@fairfield.edu Founded in 1942, Fairfield University is a modern, Jesuit Catholic University rooted in one of the world’s oldest intellectual and spiritual traditions. With campuses located in Fairfield, CT Bridgeport, CT, and Austin, TX, we strive to create a workforce that is rich in skill, knowledge, and pride in our work. Members of the Fairfield University community exhibit mutual respect, compassion, and inclusivity, aspiring to be a welcoming environment representative of an ever-changing and diverse global populace. As our University rises in national prominence, we are committed to fostering a healthy workplace and lifestyle for our employees. At Fairfield, the future is filled with opportunities as limitless as your potential, and they all begin with you.

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