Overview: The Quinnipiac University Honors Program Academic Coordinator supports the QU Honors Program through program planning and management, student recruitment and advising, as well as creation and oversight of key program initiatives. Working in conjunction with the Honors Program Administrative Director, the Honors Program Faculty Director, and the Honors Program Assistant Director, the Honors Program Academic Coordinator makes decisions and represents the Honors Program at university events. The ideal candidate works with students in all aspects of the honors experience: recruitment and on-boarding in the first year, planning academic goals, understanding the various program options, getting connected to other academic and campus resources, and navigating QU, advising and degree plan composition, and concluding with graduation. The ideal candidate must have a nuanced and holistic understanding of honors education from recruitment to alumni relations and provide tools for navigating honors requirements and connecting students to campus-wide resources, experiential opportunities, and programs that create a unique honors experience.

About Quinnipiac: Quinnipiac University is a private, coeducational institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The university currently has an enrollment of 9,000 students in more than 130 degree programs through its Schools of Business, Communications, Education, Computing, and Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and the College of Arts and Sciences. Our 21 Division I teams have achieved remarkable success, boasting multiple conference titles. This includes a 2023 NCAA National Championship win in ice hockey, a three-time defending national champion women's rugby team, and a trip to the Sweet 16 for our women's basketball team. The Quinnipiac University Poll is nationally recognized as a leader in public opinion research, and the university is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report and Princeton Review's "The Best 388 Colleges." The university is in the midst of program expansion and renewal for both traditional and adult learners, attraction of diverse communities, development of innovative corporate partnerships, and construction of an ambitious set of capital projects. For more information, please visit qu.edu. Connect with Quinnipiac on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and X.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in pre-enrollment, admissions, orientation, campus, and career activities reinforcing the importance of a collective, integrated college experience geared toward academic and career success.

• Provide academic advisement to each student, specifically through the progression of the initial registration upon acceptance to major/degree selection as it pertains to career interests and pursuits.

• Interpret career assessment instruments and provide career resources/advisement, developing a timely career track congruent with students’ academic pursuits.

• Coordinate with affiliate departments to achieve program recruitment and retention goals.

• Complete monthly reports that demonstrate progress towards retention, student registration, and other key job performance indicators.

• Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of the Honors Program, the Faculty Director of the Honors Program, and Administrative Director of the Honors Program.

  Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required

• Master's degree preferred

  Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of experience with admissions and student recruitment and/or experience analyzing course prerequisites, certification, and/or curriculum/graduation requirement

• Effective written and communication skills as demonstrated in cover letter and resume

• Knowledge of principles and procedures related to student advisement and/or related services

• Strong listening, interpersonal and communication skills

• Knowledge of programs/services available to university students

• Ability to maintain confidentiality in accordance with FERPA regulations and school policies, and other State and Federal laws

• Ability to evaluate student transcripts and/or records

• Knowledge of the rules, regulations, and laws regarding student records

• Ability to assess and interpret individual student needs and to make appropriate referrals

• Knowledge of student retention and progression issues

• Ability to work with a diverse student population, faculty, staff, and campus community

• Demonstrated skills in multitasking, preparing reports, problem-solving, and analyzing program, university, and/or curriculum/graduation requirements

• Excellent customer service and team-based skills

• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations and a commitment to diversity and inclusion

  Special Instructions to Applicants:

TO APPLY:

Applications must be submitted electronically and include a resume, cover letter addressing how your experience supports the requirements of this position and Quinnipiac' commitment to diversity and inclusion, and contact information for three references on the application form.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes tuition remission and a culture that is inclusive and driven by excellence.

Quinnipiac University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.