Explorer Pathways Program Coordinator

Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE)
In addition to being located in the heart of downtown Milwaukee, MSOE offers a competitive compensation package including base pay; PTO; 13 paid staff holidays per year; medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance plans; 403(b) retirement plan
vision insurance, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, 403(b), retirement plan
United States, Wisconsin, Milwaukee
1025 North Broadway (Show on map)
Dec 02, 2024
Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) invites applications for a full-time Explorer Pathways Program Coordinator to join our Academics team. Under the direction of the Executive Vice President of Academics, the Explorer Pathways Program Coordinator will coordinate the new Explore Engineering and Explore Computing first year pathways for undeclared majors. The successful candidate will be responsible for administering the Exploring Engineering course, working with other units on campus to promote the pathways, and facilitating successful transition of Explorer pathway students into degree programs. Essential Job Functions Coordinate Exploring Engineering course, including: Regular meetings with faculty and staff instructors before and during course Provide instructors with all necessary course materials Communicate with all course presenters Facilitate class sessions involving advising, reflection, and other discernment topics Coordinate student assessment across sections (sample assessments, rubrics) Work with faculty and staff to establish interdisciplinary case studies for students Complete all necessary institutional assessments for CLOs, ABET, etc. Administrative tasks including registration support and catalog updates Represent the Explorer pathways at admissions events Work with Admissions and Marketing to ensure messaging is up-to-date and effective Work with the Registrar's office on registration and scheduling for Explorer courses Work with academic Department Chairs to assign faculty and academic advisors to Explorer courses Work with academic departments/programs to facilitate student transition, including advising handoff and estimated student flow into program courses before registration begins Report out to academic and institutional leaders on program success Work with external funding partners as necessary Other Duties and Responsibilities Work with the Raider Center for Academic Success to coordinate support services for Explorer students Work with Student Affairs and Residence Life to coordinate co-curricular events and other cohort building opportunities for Explorer students Perform outreach to former students who have left the university, assist those who wish to return and/or complete their degrees by researching remaining course requirements Perform outreach to students at risk of leaving the university This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time. Qualifications Bachelor's degree Minimum 2 years of work experience in higher education Master's degree or higher preferred Familiarity with engineering or engineering education preferred Major/career exploration experience preferred Experience with curriculum and course development preferred Skills and Abilities Outstanding project management, problem solving, and organizational skills Demonstrated technical expertise in the use and application of computer systems and software programs including databases, spreadsheets, and word processing software Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize multiple competing tasks and demands Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job the employee is largely sedentary, the ability to move is required. The employee is occasionally required to traverse within their work area as well as other areas on campus. Work Environment This job operates in a professional office environment. This role uses standard office equipment, including but not limited to computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. Why Join MSOE? Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) is a private, non-profit academic institution with a rich history in the heart of Milwaukee dating back to 1903. Our employees are passionate about delivering a customer-focused university experience built on our dedication to our campus and community. We are united by our six values-collaboration, excellence, inclusion, innovation, integrity, and stewardship-which represent the core of our campus culture. At MSOE, we invest in our employees by offering a competitive, fully comprehensive benefit package to all full-time employees including medical, dental, life, disability and vision insurance; Paid Time Off (PTO); 13 paid holidays; a 403(b) retirement plan with company match of up to 6% and immediate vesting; educational benefits for employees, spouses and dependents; paid parental leave; and an Employee Assistance Plan. Plus, employees have free access to our state-of-the-art fitness center. To view more detailed information about MSOE, please visit www.msoe.edu/hr. The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. It is the policy of MSOE to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, ethnicity, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, marital status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all jobs at the University and to all the terms, benefits, and conditions of employment/enrollment. Job Code: 222