Under the general supervision of the Associate Director, TRIO–SSS within the Center for Academic Success, the CONNECT Coordinator will plan, organize, manage, and evaluate academic support programs for students of color and other target student populations, including summer Connect and academic year ReConnect programs. The Coordinator will track student academic performance, maintain student records, develop student success strategies, and work collaboratively with campus academic and career support staff. S/he will train and monitor student peer mentors in the Connect program, and manage student staff in the development and hosting of community building activities. Deep collaboration between CONNECT, CFAR, TRIO–SSS, OMSA, Res Life and faculty and staff across the campus will ensure success of CONNECT students.

Master’s degree, preferably in education or human services, and two years of experience in counseling and/or related work in planning, organizing and evaluating educational programs or Bachelor’s degree and four years of related experience as indicated.

Familiarity with higher education, preferably track record working with students and college transition issues, particularly those faced by students of color. Experience working with college students from multicultural backgrounds. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Strong organizational skills. Writing skills and experience with Publisher and presentation programs as well as web page production programs.

Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or marital status. Application by members of all underrepresented groups is encouraged. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the U.S.

The University of New Hampshire is a major research institution, providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate programs and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast, and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs.