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r**Student Development Coordinator, Senior**
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rNorthern Arizona University
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r****Special Information****
- This position is an on-site position which requires the incumbent to
complete their work primarily at an NAU site, campus, or facility
with or without accommodation. Opportunities for remote work are
rare.
- Driving a vehicle on behalf of the university is anticipated to be a
regular part of this position. Arizona Administrative Code Fleet
Safety Policy requires all employees who drive on university
business become authorized by submitting Driver\'s license
information for driving record monitoring, and completion of
training appropriate to the level of driving performed. The law
applies to all faculty, staff, and students who drive personal or
university-owned motorized vehicles for any business purpose. More
information on the NAU Authorized Driver Policy can be found on the
NAU website.
- This position offers either 40 hours per week for 11 month per year
or (.915 FTE) 40 hours per week for 12 months per year (1.0 FTE).
****About the Department/College****
Peer Jacks Mentoring is a resource that supports and empowers incoming
students in their transition to college by building community and
encouraging personal development.
VISION
Peer Jacks Mentoring will ignite student success across NAU by
connecting new Lumberjacks with caring mentors who inspire confidence,
foster a sense of belonging, and champion each student\'s journey.
GOALS
The purpose of Peer Jacks Mentoring is to empower every student to
thrive academically, socially, and personally by cultivating genuine
connection, encouragement, and lifelong skills that last far beyond
graduation. The Peer Jacks programs (Mountain Jacks, Transfer Jacks, and
Jacks State) achieve this by meeting students where they are at as they
adjust to college life, develop an understanding of their personal path,
and grow their sense of community. Our mentors guide their mentees
through key milestones in the student lifecycle, whether they are
First-year students at the Mountain Campus, Transfer students joining us
for their first semester, or Statewide students studying throughout
Arizona.
Students Who Participate In Peer Jacks Will Develop
- The ability to navigate campus resources and processes,
- An awareness of their connection to space and place,
- Personal value/goal identification in alignment with their intended
academic and career path,
- A deeper sense of belonging and of their own contributions to the
NAU campus and environment.
**About the Position**
This position supports a dynamic team that provides services and support
to assist students in their development at the university through the
integration of academic learning and individual growth and aims to
ensure meaningful and purposeful experiences and interactions that
foster a successful path towards graduation. Peer Jacks Mentoring is a
high impact Student Affairs program with a team that is composed of
student staff, graduate assistants and professional staff that serves a
diverse population of first-year students. The Coordinator is
responsible for managing the Peer Jacks peer mentor program, the Peer
Jacks Lounge, and a variety of engagement opportunities for first-year
students on the Flagstaff Mountain campus. The Coordinator reports to
the Assistant Director of Peer Jacks Mentoring. This position includes
commitments outside university business hours (8:00 am to 5:00 pm)
including nights (approximately 1-2 per week, primarily during the fall
and spring semesters) and weekends (approximately once a month). Some
travel may also be required.
**Minimum Qualifications**
- Undergraduate bachelor\'s degree.
- 3 years of relevant experience.
- \*A combination of related education, experience, and training may be
used as an equivalent to the above Minimum Qualifications.*
**Preferred Qualifications**
- Master\'s Degree in Student Affairs in Higher Education, Educational
Administration, Counseling, or related field Leadership curriculum
development.
- Experience with peer mentoring best practices.
- Experience in supervision of student employees.
- Background in training development & facilitation.
- Intermediate user of PeopleSoft & Salesforce.
**Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities**
Knowledge
Knowledge of student development theory and application.
Knowledge and experience working with New Majority students in higher
education (this includes first-year, first generation, older, racially
and ethnically diverse student populations).
Understanding of working with students in a Hispanic Serving
Institution.
Knowledge of current physical health, mental health, alcohol and drug
use, and social issues on university campuses.
Knowledge of primary factors that impact student retention and common
strategies used to increase student success.
Knowledge of higher education law, including FERPA, Title IX