The Center for Access and Success Coordinator for Well-Being
Elon University
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Posted: 21-Nov-24
Location: Elon, North Carolina
Type: Full-time
Internal Number: 5817244
The Center for Access and Success Coordinator for Well-Being
Location: Elon University Campus
Title: The Center for Access and Success Coordinator for Well-Being
Position Type: Staff Full-Time
Days Per Week: M-F
Hours Per Week: 40
VP Area: Office of the Provost and Academic Affairs
Department: Center for Access and Success
Position Summary
The Center for Access and Success is seeking a committed and experienced Well-Being Coordinator to offer intentional support for underrepresented PK-12 students and their families, as well as college-aged students enrolled in academically rigorous programs. This position requires expertise in working with the holistic well-being of students from diverse populations and developing innovative programs connected to community, emotional, financial, physical, purpose, social, and mental well-being. The coordinator would provide thought leadership and programming on factors influencing well-being and student success, including student resilience, inequitable systems, and financial stressors.
Benefits of Working at Elon
Benefits of Working at Elon: Full-time Position
As an Elon University employee, you'll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best-run universities in the nation, Elon's personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities.
Elon University's home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you'll find boundless opportunities for family-friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities. Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation's premier travel destinations.
Employees at Elon enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes:
28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation.
Immediate tuition remission for undergraduate courses
Tuition remission for approved graduate-level courses after 12 months of employment.
Retirement plan with an 8 percent contribution from the university.
Immediate eligibility for health, dental and vision insurance, along with free acute care and lab services at our onsite Health & Wellness Clinic.
Free use of campus fitness facilities.
Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics.
Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at two years of service. After two years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities.
Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon's principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one's identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service.
Minimum Required Education and Experience
The ideal applicant would have a minimum of 3 years of experience working with students. A Master's degree in counseling, education, or another student success-related field.
Preferred Education and Experience
Terminal degree (PhD, EdD).
Required Other Training, Certifications, or Licensing
Job Duties
Holistic Support for NON-Elon Students: Because several of the programs in the Center for Access and Success serve non-Elon students and their parents, the Well-Being Coordinator will be asked to meet with individuals and groups who are dealing with challenges that are impeding their academic success including stress, anxiety, and those related to life transitions at the heart of the Center's mission. This support is reliant on relationships built with students and parents while being an active presence in programs that are offered in the summer, weekends, and in the evenings.
Collaboration with Elon Programs: The Well-Being Coordinator will assist the directors of Elon student-facing programs (Odyssey Scholars and First-Generation Student Support Services) by designing, implementing, and, at times, leading programs connected to student and parent support. Potential areas for program workshops could include self-care, authentic relationships, and connections between major choice and personal fulfillment. Additionally, the Coordinator will connect with campus staff members in areas related to physical health, vocational/career services, inclusive excellence, counseling services, financial skills (among others) to ensure the work being done at Elon is well integrated into the Center.
Thought Leadership: The Well-Being Coordinator will collaborate with the staff from Elon Academy, It Takes a Village, and Beyond 12 to ensure the programs' offerings are mindful of student emotional, social, and mental wellbeing. The Coordinator will be the point person for questions about trends in PK-12 and college age student well-being. Additionally, this role maintains resources and creates resources (written, online, audio) to share with students and parents in need of information.
Use data-driven insights to continuously improve and refine well-being initiatives. Consistent assessment will allow the Center's offerings to evolve and provide excellent support for students and parents who have needs that are unique to the greater Elon campus.
Serve on university and Center committees. Attend university-wide staff meetings
Special Instructions to Applicants: Please submit a cover letter that addresses your experience providing student well-being. To aid in the review process, please submit 1 letter of reference from someone who can speak to your ability to develop meaningful supports for students from underrepresented backgrounds.
For priority consideration, please submit your application and materials by December 9, 2024.
Elon University has built a national reputation as a premier student-centered arts and sciences university that values strong relationships between students and their faculty and staff mentors. Elon is ranked among the top-100 National Universities by U.S. News & World Report, with a No. 1 ranking for excellence in undergraduate teaching and No. 9 for innovation. Global engagement is central to Elon’s experience and the Institute of International Education has ranked the institution No. 1 in the nation for study abroad for 16 straight years.In addition, Elon is the only university in the nation ranked in the top-20 by U.S. News for excellence in all eight academic programs “Focused on Student Success.” Elon’s more than 7,000 students prepare to become the resilient, ambitious and ethical leaders the world needs, putting their knowledge into action on campus, in the community and around the globe.