Title: 00123 - Spartan Pathfinders Program Coordinator
State Role Title: Program Administration Specialist I
Hiring Range: $40,839 - $65,000
Pay Band: 4
Agency: Norfolk State University
Location: Norfolk State University
Agency Website: WWW.NSU.EDU
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Spartan Pathfinders Program Coordinator is a key position responsible for overseeing and coordinating the Spartan Pathfinders initiative at Norfolk State University. This role will work closely with senior administrators in Academic Affairs, Enrollment Management, and Student Affairs to ensure comprehensive and strategic activities are in place to support the success of the program's target populations, specifically Pell-eligible and in-state students.
1. Program Development: Collaborate with senior administrators to develop and implement the Spartan Pathfinders program, including the Attract, Support, and Connect prongs. This includes designing tailored summer bridge and enrichment programs, academic support initiatives, and career development opportunities.
2. Student Engagement: Create and implement engagement strategies that focus on college access, academic preparedness, career development and readiness, wellness, and financial literacy for program participants.
3. Resource Utilization: Leverage resources effectively to provide the most comprehensive support to students. Identify and secure necessary resources, including partnerships and collaborations with local organizations and institutions.
4. Data Analysis: Utilize the Prosper Matrix, a data-driven resource, to inform recruitment and retention strategies for economically disadvantaged students in Virginia. Monitor and assess program effectiveness using comprehensive mixed-method evaluation plans, including formative and summative collection methods and logic models.
5. Collaboration: Collaborate with various university departments and offices to ensure the successful implementation of the program. Foster a collaborative environment among administrators, faculty, staff, and students.
6. Student Support: Provide academic coaching, guidance on graduate school preparation, wellness and financial literacy programs, tutoring, mentoring, and access to financial assistance and completion scholarships.
7. Reporting: Prepare regular reports and updates on the program's progress and impact for university stakeholders, including senior leadership, faculty, and external partners.
Minimum Qualifications
1. A Master’s degree in education, counseling, higher education administration, or a related field (master's degree preferred).
2. Experience working with diverse student populations, particularly low-income, first-generation, and minority students.
3. Strong project management skills and the ability to coordinate complex initiatives.
4. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
5. Proficiency in data analysis and the use of data-driven resources for decision-making.
6. Experience in program development and evaluation.
7. A commitment to promoting equity and access in higher education.
Additional Considerations
1. 3-5 Years in a leadership role at an institution of higher education
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Application and/or résumé for this position must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Job Board/Recruitment Management System (RMS). Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only), must attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from either the electronic application and/or résumé. RMS provides a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your RMS account to check the status of your application for this position.
Norfolk State University conducts background checks on all candidates identified as a finalist for employment consideration. The type of background check(s) performed are dependent upon the type of position for which you have been identified as a finalist and may include: criminal history, including sexual offender registry checks, reference checks, degree validation, DMV (driving) records, license verification, and credit report reviews. The results of background checks are made available to University employing officials. As a finalist, you will be required to sign an Authorization to Release form. Norfolk State University utilizes Form I-9 and E-verify in the verification of eligibility for employment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
Contact Information
Name: Office of Human Resources
Phone: 757-823-8160
Email: NO EMAILED DOCUMENTS ACCEPTED
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.