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Parent and Family Programs Coordinator - 528249

Job no: 528249
Work type: Regular Full-time (Benefits eligible)
Location: Tuscaloosa
Categories: Program Coordination, Communication

Pay Grade/Pay Range:  Minimum: $44,200 - Midpoint: $55,300 (Salaried E6)

Department/Organization: 860210 - Parent and Family Programs

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm; some evenings, weekends, & holidays required.

Job Summary: The Parent and Family Program Coordinator assists with the planning of Parent Orientation and other university family events. Assists with communication and marketing plans to parents and family members.

Additional Department Summary: Serves as a vital member of the Parent & Family Programs team, supporting all department programs/services/events including Parent & Family Orientation, Family Weekend, communication, social media, and other large-scale event programming. Shares in responsibility with the Assistant Director for Orientation Leader recruitment, selection, and training. Oversees the recruitment, selection, onboarding, and supervision of NODA graduate interns, Lead Orientation leaders, one graduate assistant. Oversees department communications through parent e-newsletter and social media platforms. Reports to the Assistant Director of Parent & Family Programs. Completes required training. Promotes a safe, hospitable, and respectful workplace. Holds staff accountable for completion of required training.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or higher.

Skills and Knowledge: Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work effectively with a variety of students, families, faculty/staff. Demonstrates commitment to supporting all students. Creative problem solving, conflict resolution, and excellent customer service skills.

Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in higher education or communication; OR Bachelor’s degree and one (1) years of related professional experience. Experience working with students and/or parents in a college setting. Student development knowledge. Large-scale event planning and execution experience.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants to and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases.

Pay Transparency Policy Statement

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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"EEO is the Law" Poster"
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“EEO is the Law” Poster Supplement"
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"Family and Medical Leave Act" 
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"Employee Polygraph Protection Act" 
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