Student Affairs Coordinator (New and Transfer Student Experience and International Student Services)

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Date Posted:	03/30/2022
Type/Department:	Administrator in Dean of Students
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Hampshire College

Department:  Dean of Students Office - Division of Student Life  

Job Title: Student Affairs Coordinator (New and Transfer Student Experience and International Student Services)

Position Type: Full Time

Schedule: 35 Hours a week

Pay Range/ Status: $42,000 - $46,000 / Exempt

Location: Hampshire College Campus in Amherst, MA

Reports to: Director of Student Affairs (New and Transfer Student Experience and International Student Services)

Anticipated Start Date: Immediately

 

Hampshire College, an independent, innovative liberal arts institution and member of the Five College consortium, is located on a beautiful rural campus in Amherst, Massachusetts. We provide residential undergraduate education to nearly 600 students. Each department at Hampshire College contributes to the collaborative culture of the organization and plays an important role in the success of the College. Student life fosters and supports an optimal educational environment for our students, both inside and outside the classroom. With students as our primary focus, we intentionally create and support opportunities and experiences that promote a diverse community steeped in respect, intellectual and emotional growth, integrity, justice, and safety for all members of the Hampshire community. As part of the student life team, you will be instrumental in the department achieving its mission and goals!

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

The student affairs coordinator (new and transfer student experience and international student services) is a full-time, staff member in the dean of students office, reporting to the director of student affairs (new and transfer student experience and international student services. The director serves as part of the dean of students team, particularly with other director of student affairs, with oversight responsibilities for the coordination of the new and transfer student experience and international student services. The student affairs coordinator assist the director in envisioning and developing programs that support a highly diverse cohort of new students and their transition to Hampshire College, from the start of their first year through their graduation.  This position serves as a content expert in orientation, transition, and provision of resources and support for all students at varied stages of their college experience, as well as developing community and a sense of belonging among students and their families.

The coordinator will assist the director in managing the International student services office and serves as a secondary designated school officer (DSO); provide education, support, community, and advocacy to and on behalf of international students and works to create and offer immersive opportunities for co-curricular learning and leadership development; advocates for initiatives that contribute to international students’ sense of belonging and well-being, and contributes to a vibrant global community; serves as a space where the Hampshire community can participate in conversations that expand our collective understanding of global experiences; provide resources and services, facilitates educational and social programs for international student engagement, and supervises student staff; works in collaboration

with other student life and campus departments to provide educational, social, and cultural programming that centers and affirms the international student community; build community, provide education, and create skills-building opportunities to synthesize social, academic, personal, political, and career development-related learning and maximize the Hampshire experience. Additionally, acts as a liaison and advocate for ALL students who identify as international—includes not just F-1/J-1 students but dual citizens, permanent residents, third culture students etc. and assist in overseeing and managing the physical space for international students and provides related programming

The coordinator is a student development practitioner who cares deeply about forming strong relationships and engaging in meaningful experiences with students, open to new and challenging experiences directed towards professional growth. This position needs to be highly visible, maintain strong connections and work successfully with students, faculty, staff, parents and external constituents. The coordinator must have experience in program design and management and feel comfortable working in an evolving, fast-paced organizational framework with shifting responsibilities.

The staff member contributes to campus-wide educational initiatives, for instance the ENGAGE Day of Learning, New and Transfer Student Orientation, Community Orientation, and Community Education Day that advances the College’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Participates in the emergency response “on call” duty rotation, and as a committed member of the student life team in college and divisional committee work, projects, meetings, retreats and overall community development: assists in the coordination and facilitation of academic courses, co-curricular activities and services for students. Availability to work evenings and weekends is required.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Passionate about working in an organization that values and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism;
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff and community members; 
• Supports and enhances a sense of belonging and success of students from traditionally marginalized populations.
• Experience incorporating the perspectives of multiple communities, including communities of color.
• Ability to flex communication style to multiple cultural environments; Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and ability to present to diverse audiences, specifically racially, ethnically, and socioeconomically diverse communities.
• Knowledge of high impact strategies that welcome and orientate new and transfer students, promote persistence and degree completion, and reduce time to completion.
• Understanding of Student Development Theory, knowledge of higher education trends and best practices, administration and governance
• Ability to function independently and complete projects with limited supervision
• Excellent interpersonal and team building skills.
• Ability to analyze data, interpret results and make recommendations.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive, professional relationships.
• Highly organized and able to prioritize in a fast-paced, team- oriented environment.
• Ability to manage ambiguity as well as collaborative decision-making structures
• Experience presenting to groups
• Strong supervisory, problem-solving and collaborative skills
• Ability to pay close attention to detail for budget tracking
• Familiarity with computer programs: Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, Information management (Colleague), social media applications, student activities platforms, etc.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Four-year college degree or equivalent
• Minimum of one year job-related experience

Alternatives to formal education and paid work experience may be considered as equivalent qualifications to include military service/training, volunteering, activism, and other non-traditional programs and experiences related to the position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Higher Education Administration Degree
• Student Affairs professional experiences

BENEFITS:

Hampshire College offers an excellent benefits program for eligible employees such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, generous retirement plan contributions, flexible leave plans, and many other fringe benefits. For information on Hampshire College, including more information on employee benefits and our company culture, visit our website at www.hampshire.edu.

WHO SHOULD APPLY:

Hampshire College is an equal opportunity employer and deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are particularly committed to revealing and combating the social and institutional structures that support racism and white supremacy in all phases of employment and college life. We believe that the educational and employment environment is enhanced when diverse groups of people with diverse ideas come together to work and grow. We encourage applications from women, underrepresented minorities, persons with disabilities, sexual minority groups, veterans, and other candidates who will contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives. Hampshire College is committed to removing barriers to employment faced by equity-seeking groups and encourages (but does not require) members of these groups to self-identify in their application materials. Applicants whose work incorporates a global perspective and a demonstrated commitment to issues of diversity in the work environment are particularly encouraged to apply.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please submit your cover letter, resume and names/phone numbers of three professional references via our website at https://jobs.hampshire.edu/

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. 

Hampshire College is an equal opportunity institution, committed to diversity and inclusion in education and employment.