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JOB SUMMARY

The Pre-College Summer (PCS) Program Coordinator provides direction and support to the PCS Director by executing program goals and visions. This position oversees all marketing and promotional efforts, supports the programming of course offerings and workshops, and oversees the student registration process for admission. This position assists in the oversight of summer programming for PCS during the academic year and the daily implementation of PCS programming in the summer including assisting the Director with university faculty, staff, undergraduate and graduate students, as well as high school staff, students, and parents.  In addition to PCS, the Program Coordinator also supports the larger mission of the Office of Early College Programs, including UConn’s Early College Experience (ECE) program, supporting the design, planning, and implementation of numerous programmatic events.

The position reports to the Director of Pre-College Summer with a line of communication to the Executive Director of the Office of Early College Programs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinates and executes program goals and needs for PCS by establishing course offerings, workshops, and student activities.
• Serves as a Slate Co-Captain to create and launch the application and enrollment system.
• Oversee the evaluation process of PCS applications to determine acceptance into the program.
• Manages the PCS website and all communication pieces, including the CRM system in Slate, to recruit prospective students.  
• Develops both print and digital marketing materials to promote PCS through social media, open house events, expos, and other opportunities to create awareness. Manages and makes PCS program purchases as a Procurement cardholder.
• Collaborates programmatic needs with various University Departments, such as Minor Protection, Residential Life, Dining Services, Environmental Health & Safety, Transportation, ITS, Registrar Office, and Parking services, to ensure that participants have a safe educational experience.
• Directly supports the Director of PCS to plan and coordinate 30+ PCS summer academic classes. This includes recruitment of faculty and support in framing of course content, scheduling classes to minimize inter-course competition, arranging classroom assignments, coordinating summer staff support for faculty as needed, and coordinating all logistics (classroom reservations, transportation, minor protection checks, etc.) to ensure a high-quality hands-on learning experience for participants. 
• Support the creation of student and summer staff policies.
• Assists the Director of PCS with the supervision of PCS graduate assistants, 20+ PCS residential summer staff, supporting regular performance reviews and facilitating developmental conversations.
• Responds to ECE and PCS registration, billing, and grading inquiries.
• Assist with relevant OECP projects such as large student or faculty events, etc.
• Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor’s degree in academic discipline.
2. At least three years of professional experience in higher education, early college programming, academic outreach, and/or student affairs.
3. Experience coordinating large events.
4. Marketing and promotions experience.
5. Interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
6. Experience working in team settings and developing professional relationships.
7. Experience using MS Office (Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint).
8. Presentation skills and demonstrated experience communicating complex ideas to diverse audiences.
9. Demonstrated capacity to learn new software and technology.
10. Demonstrated ability to foster strong professional relationships.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Secondary Education, Counseling or a related field.
2. Four or more years of experience in admissions, advising, TRIO, Upward Bound Early College Programs.
3. Experience with secondary and post-secondary educational institutions.
4. Experience providing customer service.
5. An understanding of the needs of, and interest in, working with high school students. 
6. Experience training and/or providing ongoing support for faculty, professionals, and student leaders.
7. Working knowledge of relevant software including PeopleSoft, Soapbox, Slate, Adobe Suite, Canva, Google Drive programs, etc. 
8. Multimedia skills such as video editing, newsletter development, publication/flyer creation, etc.
9. Experience with HuskyCT/Blackboard applications.

APPOINTMENT TERMS

This position requires a willingness and ability to work occasional evening and weekend hours.

Other rights, terms, and conditions of employment are contained in the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Connecticut and the University of Connecticut Professional Employees Association (UCPEA).

*Please note that new university hires in non-teaching UCPEA positions will most likely be ineligible to continue contributing to the Connecticut Teacher Retirement System (TRS); regardless of current vestment level.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

TO APPLY

Please apply online at https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs, Staff Positions, Search #498929 to upload a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three (3) professional references.

This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on April 15, 2025. 

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics, which can be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.

All members of the University of Connecticut are expected to exhibit appreciation of, and contribute to, an inclusive, respectful, and diverse environment for the University community.

The University of Connecticut aspires to create a community built on collaboration and belonging and has actively sought to create an inclusive culture within the workforce. The success of the University is dependent on the willingness of our diverse employee and student populations to share their rich perspectives and backgrounds in a respectful manner. This makes it essential for each member of our community to feel secure and welcomed and to thoroughly understand and believe that their ideas are respected by all. We strongly respect each individual employee’s unique experiences and perspectives and encourage all members of the community to do the same. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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