Position Summary:

The First-Gen Student Coordinators have the responsibility of helping to foster a sense of belonging for students and visitors to the Office of Academic Diversity (OADI). Additionally, First-Gen Coordinators will support students as they progress through UNC Charlotte. This includes engaging activities such as delivering training sessions f0r First-Gen students and faculty/staff, facilitating study sessions, conducting meaningful events, recruiting First-Gen participants, setting up outreach tables, working on specific projects associated with OADI and Transition & Success Initiatives (TSI) as well as other duties as assigned. Presentations and program activities may be performed outside of the regular work hours from 9am-5pm (occasional evenings and weekends) due to the needs of First-Generation students.

• First-Gen Coordinators work up to 20 hours per week with some evening and weekend hours. First-Gen Coordinators will schedule weekly office hours; Monday through Friday between 9am and 5pm. 
• Assist with the development and facilitation of First-Generation Support Training for faculty and staff
• The bulk of work will occur January 9, 2023 -May 2, 2023.  
• Monthly social, tutoring, highlight campus resources, First-Generation Coordinators
• This position will be paid $10.00/hour for 20 hours per week

Skills Acquired from Position:

• Communication skills
• Teamwork
• Leadership
• Presentation (public speaking skills)
• Professionalism/work ethic
• Networking
• Customer Service

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be an UNC Charlotte student
• Must be a first-generation college student
• Must be eligible for Federal Work Study

Supplemental Question:

Tell us your first-generation story in no less than 250 words and no more than 350 words. 

       
Knowledge, Skills, and Ability Requirements

• Positivity and willingness to assist with all first-generation initiatives
• Ability to deliver, with confidence, presentations to groups of 10+ students, staff and faculty with professional presentation materials and resources, utilizing Canva, Prezi and PowerPoint
• Interest in developing communication and leadership knowledge and skills
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
• Ability to work effectively with and without supervision

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Outreach Activities:

First-Generation Coordinators will interact with First-Generation student support group, First-Generation Committee, First-Gen Niners student organizations, Tri-Alpha Honors Society, and any groups to present information on First-Gen programs.
First-Generation Coordinators will work with professional staff members and representatives to identify other kinds of programs and workshops consistent with services offered through the OADI and TSI.
First-Generation Coordinators will perform general recruitment and outreach activities throughout the spring semester, distributing promotional flyers, contacting potential First-Generation participants and staffing campus outreach tables.

Presentations 

First-Generation Coordinators will facilitate presentations to various faculty, classes and student groups on First-Generation support resources & services.

Engagement Activities

First-Generation Coordinators will assist OADI and TSI program personnel with the facilitation of engaging events.

Expectations

First-Generation Coordinators work 20 hours per week with some evening hours. First-Generation Coordinators will schedule weekly office hours; Monday through Friday between 9am and 5pm.

Semester

Spring 2024, January 9th-May 2nd.  

Starting Salary Level

$10 per hour

Approximate Hours Per Week

20 hours per week

Posting Date

December 11, 2023

Expiration Date

March 15, 2024

Professional Development Outcomes/Career Competencies

Problem Solving: Analyze issues, think critically, make decisions, and overcome challenges. Obtain, interpret, and use knowledge, facts and data to make decisions, Communications: Articulate thoughts and ideas effectively and efficiently, using verbal, non-verbal, digital and written methods, Teamwork: Build collaborative relationships by valuing others and taking responsibility for your role within a team., Leadership: Use interpersonal skills to coach, motivate and develop others, recognizing their strengths to achieve common goals/shared vision., Professionalism: Demonstrate responsible work habits (i.e. punctuality, accountability, workload management) while displaying integrity and ethical behavior (i.e. acknowledge and learn from mistakes)., Self-Awareness: Understand one's skills, strengths, experiences and areas for improvement in order to explore career options, take the steps necessary to pursue opportunities and understand how to advocate for personal and professional success.