MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: COORDINATOR STUDENT SUCCESS PROGRAMS

GRADE: 15

JOB CODE: 1146

FLSA: EXEMPT

Job Summary

Plans, designs and directs a comprehensive student success program in conjunction with other student services departments, faculty, local schools and community groups for the purpose of promoting student success and retention.

Scope

This position works in the area of student services. Work contacts include administrators, faculty, staff, students and the public. Equipment used includes standard office equipment.

Supervision Received

This position reports to an assigned administrator responsible for student services; receives general direction regarding routine and standard matters and specific instructions regarding non‑routine and sensitive matters.

Supervision Exercised

Depending on location/department, may supervise the positions of Coordinator Disability Resources & Services, Student Services Specialist, Office Coordinator, Administrative Secretary and other assigned staff.

Representative Duties

Administers the campus-wide student success and retention program; plans, organizes, implements and supervises student success and retention programs; coordinates success plans with institutional effectiveness efforts; coordinates and facilitates success plans with faculty, staff and other departments; provides services for at‑risk students; supervises and trains assigned staff; evaluates program activities and prepares reports, materials and formal presentations for program use and implementation; administers departmental budget; serves on college/district committees; coordinates student success tracking system, data collection analysis and follow‑up surveys; performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of: student development theory and practice; student success and retention strategies; management practices; at‑risk populations to be served; program development and public relations; governmental and special funding guidelines; regulations applicable to student success and retention.

Ability to: organize and manage a college student success program; supervise the work of assigned staff; prepare, maintain and interpret statistical data; work with a wide range of diverse people; communicate effectively orally and in writing; establish cooperative working relationships with persons contacted in the course of performing assigned duties.

Training and Experience

Any combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. An example of this would be a college degree in education, social work or related field and/or experience in student success/retention programs in a supervisory capacity.

Special Conditions of Employment

May be required to work a flex schedule, extended hours and weekends. Extensive local travel.

State of Arizona Class D Driver's license.

Working Conditions

This class specification is intended to indicate the basic nature of positions allocated to the class and examples of typical duties that may be assigned. It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.