Job Description

The Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Services (SAES) at the University of Northern Colorado is active, intentional, and forward thinking in its approach to working with students while promoting social mobility. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice are embedded in our work.

SAES is committed to supporting students in their personal and academic success. To help students to thrive, SAES provides resources, tools, and opportunities to create a student experience focused on learning, by creating a powerful sense of belonging and campus connection; promoting diverse, equitable, and inclusive environments; developing career readiness; supporting student well-being; and getting involved, giving back, and developing leadership talent. This is a transformational opportunity for a talented, ambitious leader to join a young division in the next stage of development and integration with the whole University — work that has immense potential to have a positive and far-reaching impact on the University and its students.

SAES Guiding Principles

Vision
We will be a division that is unwavering in our creation of meaningful opportunities for student learning and development. We will be responsive to emerging student needs, while continuing to invest in staff so they can create a safe, engaged, holistically well, and innovative campus community.

Mission
We believe that every student has a right to full and equal participation in the university community. We identify and collaboratively eliminate institutional barriers to success and cultivate a student-centered co-curricular experience. We intentionally educate our students on self-awareness, well-being, equity, career readiness, and interpersonal engagement. We seek to understand who our students are and who they want to become. We shape supportive environments for students to grow and belong as they navigate higher education and beyond.

About University of Northern Colorado

Overview
Founded in 1889, as the State Normal School of Colorado and tucked between the Rocky Mountains and Colorado’s stunning high plains, the University of Northern Colorado has grown from its roots as a teacher’s college into an institution with international draw and status.

UNC is a public doctoral research university that strives to cultivate the unique potential of each of its approximately 9,000 students and is positioned to advance knowledge through discovery because of its just-right size, expert faculty and tradition of research and hands-on learning. By immersing students in innovative teaching and research methods in the classroom and in the field,

UNC provides its students with an exceptional educational experience. UNC’s talented and dedicated faculty are housed in its five colleges: Education and Behavioral Sciences; Humanities and Social Sciences; Kenneth W. Monfort College of Business; Natural and Health Sciences; and Performing and Visual Arts.

Acclaimed for its expertise in a broad array of academic disciplines, UNC offers more than 100 undergraduate programs and 120 graduate programs on campus, off campus and online. Undergraduate students study in a liberal arts tradition that supports them in exploring broadly, making connections, thinking critically, and using what they learn to make a difference in the world around them. UNC also offers more than 60 extended campus programs throughout the state and online, meeting an increasing demand among adult learners and working students in industry-relevant disciplines.
Of UNC’s 120 graduate programs, almost half are taught at satellite locations or online. Research, scholarship, and creative works are essential components of academic life for both faculty and students at UNC. Many undergraduate degree programs require a research experience and most graduate programs require a thesis, capstone project, or dissertation.
UNC faculty purposefully connect research and teaching by bringing what they learn from their research into the courses they teach and by inviting students to join their work. Faculty and student work on research, scholarship, and creative works focuses on knowledge creation as well as the application of knowledge to solve real world problems. Surveys of current and former students show that they value these relationships and see them as one of the primary benefits of attending UNC.

There is no typical UNC student. UNC prides itself on being a university where students do not have to conform in order to belong. Whatever their unique talents may be, UNC helps students reach their fullest potential. The university prepares students not only to have successful careers, but also to lead fulfilling lives, engage in intelligent public discourse, participate in government, and thrive in a changing, global world. UNC has a long history of serving students who are often underrepresented at research universities. More than 40% of UNC undergraduates are the first in their family to go to college, one third are underrepresented minorities, and more than one-quarter are eligible for federal need-based financial aid.

Linked to our community since we were founded in 1889, UNC is an important part of the Greeley community and works to actively foster a collaborative and mutually beneficial relationship with our city and its residents. Greeley is a warm and welcoming place and a location we are proud to call our home. Recently ranked as the fourth fastest growing Metropolitan Statistical Area in the United States, Greeley is a community on the move where a robust economy offers a number of enriching opportunities to residents of all ages.

Our Direction: Rowing, Not Drifting 2030

Our strategic plan, Rowing, Not Drifting 2030, brings to life our vision for the university which takes shape in the form of our vision statement, five vision elements, and outcomes that serve as the foundation in support of and in service to UNC students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community. It guides the work of our five phases over the next decade, as well as the implementation of our supporting key actions and tactics.

The five vision elements that serve as our foundation are:

• Students First: We exist to transform the lives of our students. We focus on all aspects of their success by making intentional decisions to meet their needs and the needs of our community.
• Empower Inclusivity: The diversity within our university and state is a distinct advantage that we celebrate and nurture. We ensure learning occurs through meaningful discussion of shared and different experiences, viewpoints, and ideas.
• Enhance & Invest: The success of students relies on a healthy and strong team. We provide our staff and faculty with the support they need to succeed as professionals, educators, and in life. We foster an environment where their individual well-being and sense of belonging are vital to our collective success.
• Innovate & Create: Learning occurs through critical inquiry, discovery, and creation. We leverage technology and capitalize on opportunities to innovate and improve instruction. We anticipate and address societal needs by transforming the campus into a creative laboratory that asks questions, solves problems, and shapes Colorado’s future.
• Connect & Celebrate: Strong community connections provide authentic learning experiences and reciprocal partnerships and collaborations. We set the standard for how engaged universities enrich the lives of those on campus, throughout Colorado, and beyond.

Our Imperatives: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

UNC is dedicated to strengthening and advancing our collective work related to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we aspire to become a Hispanic Serving Institution. As a diverse team, we develop and learn more together. We value the individuality of each person and recognize how diversity enhances our campus. When you join the UNC family, you can expect to be part of a growing inclusive, innovative, and equity-minded community that expects intentional collaboration among faculty, staff, students, and local partners.

Physical Demands

• This position requires daily use of a computer for work and online meetings.
• The position requires resilience, a high energy level, the ability to manage stress and multi-task.
• Frequently, there is a need to be available during non-traditional office hours

Job Summary
The Coordinator for Curriculum, Assessment, and Communications is a position responsible for enhancing the educational environment for students within the residence halls. The Coordinator for Curriculum and Assessment will oversee the Residential Education Model within Housing and Residential Education. This is inclusive of development and implementation of the Residential Education Model, aiding in the coordination and development of the Resident Assistant Tutors, Residential Learning Communities, and Faculty in Residence programs. This position will be responsible for the development and implementation of an assessment plan to aid in ensuring that the goals and objectives for Housing and Residential Education are being met. The Coordinator for Curriculum and Assessment will serve on cross-divisional teams such as Assessment & Data Governance and Communications committees.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Curriculum Development & Implementation– 30%

• Provide leadership, planning, design, and implementation of curriculum development for office.
• Provide direction and support to professional and student staff within Housing & Residential Education to identify strategic initiatives and programs to support students with development, learning, and growth.
• Oversight of Neighborhood Engagement Centers to assist in program development and implementation.
• Ensure the creation, assessment, and yearly revision of all materials related to curriculum including lesson plans, training materials, resources, curriculum maps, strategies, and outcomes.
• Provide training and professional development to HRE professional and student staff on curriculum, assessment, academic initiatives.
• Assist HRE professional and student staff with program planning, development, and implementation of curriculum initiatives.

Communications Coordination – 30%

• Development of communication around major office initiatives including move-in, break housing, Call Dibs/return sign-up, move-out, and summer housing. Lead department in annual updates to departmental communications & publications such as Move-In Guide and HRE Handbook.
• Oversee departmental social media account content. Develop trainings student and professional staff for posting and curating content.
• Develop presentations, emails, and other content to share with incoming students, returning students, and their support people to ensure all residential students are informed about office programs, events, and initiatives. This would include development of New Student Orientation presentations, monitor email inboxes such as
  
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• In conjunction with other UNC and office staff provide content for https://www.unco.edu/living-on-campus website
• Collaborate on marketing efforts for HRE with UNC’s Collaborative Design Hub.

Assessment – 15%

• Develop, implement, and evaluate Housing and Residential Education assessment plan to ensure alignment with HRE goals and objectives as well as assessing student learning; making changes or adjustments to curricular approach as needed.
• Utilize resulting assessment data to create reporting structures that inform decision making and speak to the work and experience within the office.

Committee/Work Groups – 15%

• Serve on cross-divisional and university work groups such as Assessment and Data Governance.
• Work in conjunction with the Associate Director for Residential Education to aid in alignment of academic initiatives with curricular approach; this is inclusive of assisting with recruitment and success with the Faculty In Residence, Residential Learning Communities, and Resident Assistant Tutor programs.
• Serve as liaison to New Student Orientation and New Student Days to coordinate efforts to onboard new students to UNC specifically within the context of University Housing.
• Assist HRE professional and student staff with program planning, development, and implementation of curriculum initiatives.

General Administration – 10%

• Provide guidance and direction in leading summer camps & conferences.
• Provide ongoing training and development to student and professional staff within HRE.
• Assist with student staff recruitment and selection processes
• Aid Housing and Residential Education with Hall Opening and Closing processes throughout academic year.
• Assist with Residential Learning Communities to coincide and align with curriculum. Aiding in the recruitment, retention, and training of community stakeholders.
• Aid in recruitment and marketing for Residential Learning Communities.
• Assist Associate Director for Residential Education in development of Faculty In Residence program that aligns with the Residential Education Model and curricular approach.
• Option to serve in on-call after hours residential duty rotation as professional staff representation for emergency and crisis situations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• An understanding of student development and residential curriculum in a college/university setting is essential
• Excellent and demonstrated organizational, communication, and people skills
• Ability to lead, inspire, and motivate
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills, emotional intelligence, and independent judgement
• Commitment to working with students and staff of diverse backgrounds
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office, mainframe systems, and virtual meeting products

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Student Affairs or Higher Education Administration, Counseling, or related field is preferred
• 2 or more years of experience at the post-secondary level
• Experience and/or training in the administration of a residential curriculum and assessment practices

How to Apply

Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time. Job Tags: assessment, Education, Housing & Residential Education, and Residential Learning Communities. Salaries: 40,000 - 60,000.

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