Coordinator, Arrupe Continuing Scholars

• Collaborates with colleagues to create and execute initiatives aimed toward increased academic success and sense of belonging (e.g., term-to-term retention, satisfactory academic progress, maintenance of scholarships, etc.) of Arrupe continuing students.
• Uses term-to term academic performance data to identify students in need of academic and socio-emotional support; creates and implements programs and outreach for current Arrupe alums/continuing undergraduates, focusing on academic support, student development, and career exploration.
• Assists students toward identifying opportunities for integration within the larger Loyola University community.
• Leads the creation, maintenance, execution, and evaluation of curricula, schedules, structures, and policies for outreach activities and programs.
• Creates and produces reports for Advancement, stakeholders, and constituents alike to highlight academic and personal progress of scholars.
• Liaises with faculty, academic advisors, and college/school administrators to identify students in need of academic support and intervention; draws upon research-based best practices to recommend a measured and student-centered response that encourages self-advocacy.
• Teaches multiple sections of UNIV 201 Transfer Seminar for Arrupe College Alums and UNIV 112 Strategies for Learning.
• Assists with the activities of student leadership positions such as Success Coaches, Peer Tutors, and Peer Mentors.
• Develops resources and presentations/workshops promoting student success, enrichment, and retention in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Leads logistical coordination for outreach activities and programs.
• Leads marketing and communication efforts related to all outreach programs.
• Establishes and maintains effective collaboration with campus partners and internal constituencies to ensure smooth operations of all programs, including but not limited to: Arrupe College, undergraduate colleges/schools' academic dean's offices, academic departments, Campus Ministry, Athletics, Undergraduate Admission Office, Financial Aid Office, Student Accessibility Center, Tutoring Center, Office of the Bursar, Registration & Records, and Center for Diversity and Inclusion.
• Liaises with Arrupe College Academic Affairs, Arrupe College Transfer and Transfer Committee to ensure a continuous and seamless Loyola experience.
• Participates in all Scholars Programs activities, including Academic Enrichment Programs, and supporting scholars across AEP programs.
• Participates in Student Academic Services signature programs, events, and activities, including but not limited to: New Student Orientation, New Student Convocation, finals week proctoring, and Undergraduate Admission open houses.
• Represents Scholars Programs and Student Academic Services on University-wide committees and events as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Ability to define and assess problems, establish facts, identify solutions to unique challenges with innovative approaches.
• Develop and manage individual and group interventions aimed at increasing the likelihood of student academic success.
• Ability to interpret, analyze, and summarize broad range of issues related to supporting at-risk student populations (including traditional and non-traditional college age students).
• Proven organizational, verbal, and written skills to effectively communicate with others.
• Excellent organizational skills.

• Equity-minded, student-centered, and customer service approach in their work with students.
• Experience instructing adults formally and informally.
• Demonstrated facility with data management.
• Committed to social justice and mission of the University.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to help students develop an appreciation for and understanding of the Jesuit approach to education.
• Must be able to work some evening and weekend hours.

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