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The Center for Student Success (CSS) seeks a creative, detail-oriented and team-oriented FLI Network Program Coordinator to support the programming offered through the FLI Network. The network is a home base for our growing community of first-generation and/or limited-income (FLI) undergraduate students, along with FLI staff, FLI faculty, FLI alumni and FLI friends. It is expanding with the following aims: to provide a coordinated core of social and educational programming, including signature events that honor and celebrate the FLI community; to shape and broadcast out affirmative messaging about the diversity and strengths within the FLI community; and to supply an anchor for engagement efforts.

Working in tight partnership with the programming team in the FLI Network, this role coordinates and executes social, educational and community-building events offered through the FLI Network. The person in this role will be a visible presence within the CSS and must possess an interest for engaging students, experience in program implementation, and an appreciation for the student-centered mission of the Center for Student Success.

The position reports to the Associate Director for Programming in the FLI Network. Evenings and some weekends are a basic expectation and the work schedule will be developed around program demands.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Programming & Event Planning (50%):

• Support the planning & implementation of FLI Network signature programming.  
• Support the planning & implementation of FLI Network signature events (welcome reception, National First- Generation Day, Halfway There, and a graduation celebration).
• Support the FLI Network programming team in administering the Book Loan Program.
• Establish connections with campus partners and offices responsible for providing event support services.
• Work with undergraduate interns or other student staff to coordinate and advertise events.

Hop-In Program (25%):

• Support the Associate Director of Programming/ Director of Hop-In in preparing for and implementing the 5-week summer program.
• Coordinate logistical arrangements (lodging, transportation, room reservations, menus, etc.) for events and trips with the Hop-In cohort.
• Provide almost daily on-site support for events and activities during the summer program.

Administrative (25%):

• Organize & maintain event summary reports.
• Develop projections for event budgets; keep detailed records of spending for budget reconciliations.
• Use social media and other appropriate applications to create and build community among FLI students
• Update general content and information on website as requested or in coordination with programs
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Mandatory):

• High School Degree required. 
• Bachelor's Degree preferred. 
• Three years' experience in events planning and/or coordination required.
• The successful candidate must also demonstrate initiative, independent judgment, and proficiency with basic software applications including Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and social media platforms.
• At least two years of professional experience planning events and working with first-generation, limited income and underrepresented student populations on at a highly selective college or university is preferred.  
• Additional education may substitute for required experience, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.*

* JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job. 

Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrated capacity to work effectively with persons from diverse backgrounds and to foster sensitivity to diversity and an inclusive campus and community culture. 
• Demonstrated ability to effectively and efficiently perform duties and responsibilities with attention to detail and support for organizational policies, as well as the ability to anticipate demands/pressures of assignments and adjust accordingly.
• Ability to manage and prioritize projects for multiple programs, including strong trouble-shooting and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently, and as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and project management skills.
• Professional maturity that fosters a positive work environment and ability to use appropriate judgment when dealing with sensitive issues.
• Must be able to flex working hours as required for some evening/weekend events and programming.

Classified Title: Program Coordinator
Working Title: FLI Network Program Coordinator 
Role/Level/Range: ATO 37.5/03/OF 
Starting Salary Range: Commensurate with experience
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: M-F 8:30-5:00pm 
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: Homewood Campus 
Department name: Center for Student Success 
Personnel area: University Student Services

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

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