Student Success Coordinator Vacancy Announcement 
Student Support Services Program
The Research Foundation for SUNY for SUNY Geneseo
1 College Circle, Geneseo NY

About The Research Foundation for SUNY

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SUNY Geneseo

Located in Upstate New York, SUNY Geneseo is regarded as one of the nation’s finest public liberal arts colleges. This reputation was built on the work of the thousands of extraordinary faculty and staff who have dedicated their time and talent to the College for over 150 years. 

Student Success Coordinator Job Description

Function and Scope

Reporting to the TRIO Student Support Services Director, the Student Success Coordinator is responsible for providing academic, personal, career, and financial aid counseling to students enrolled in SUNY Geneseo’s Student Support Services (SSS) Program. This position will maintain data on students served by SSS and provide assistance with student recruitment and other program activities such as workshops, seminars, and identification of mentors. The Student Success Coordinator occasionally must be available to assist SSS program staff in accompanying students during off-campus and overnight visits. This is a full-time 12-month position. This position is grant-funded and is anticipated to last through August 31, 2030.

SSS is a federally funded TRIO grant program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education. The mission of the SUNY Geneseo SSS Program is to provide comprehensive academic support services to increase the retention and graduation rates of low-income and first-generation students and/or students with disabilities by fostering academic success in a supportive educational and advising environment. The SSS Program at SUNY Geneseo will serve a minimum of 140 participants per year.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide academic, personal, career, and financial aid counseling to students enrolled in SSS Program, including advice and assistance in course selection
• Assist in the development, planning, and coordination of student programming including on-campus workshops/events and off-campus travel experiences that focus on belonging, graduate school exploration, financial literacy, personal and professional development, & career readiness
• Facilitate SSS workshops and SSS campus events designed to assist TRIO SSS participants with connecting with campus resources, graduate school exploration, and leadership development
• Prepare and maintain mandatory program documentation and records, including but not limited to student meeting records and workshop & travel attendee lists
• Coordinate with internal departments for referrals and services to program participants,  providing workshops and student development opportunities to engage SSS participants
• Maintain data on students served by the SSS Project
• Work closely with Financial Aid to provide application support, loan alternatives, and financial and economic literacy
• Work closely with SUNY Geneseo’s Career Design Center to assist with graduate/professional program applications and targeted career support for in-demand occupations
• Provide information to eligible students and serve as a recruiter for the program
• Serve on department, division, and/or university committees as applicable

Requirements

Skills/Education

• Bachelor’s degree in counseling, social work, student personnel services, education or related field (master’s preferred)
• Experience in overcoming barriers or working with individuals similar to those of the target population
• Experience in academic advising and/or peer advising in a secondary, post-secondary, or higher educational setting
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency in computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite and Google Tools) and database management (e.g., Excel, Access)
• Knowledge of student development theory and understanding of the advisement needs of students from under-represented populations
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Travel requirement: Occasional overnight

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Banner, EAB Navigate or other early-alert systems, and learning management systems

Compensation for this Position

This is a full-time position with a salary of $57,000 (plus fringe benefits).

Additional Information

As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, The Research Foundation for SUNY will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy-related conditions, reproductive health decisions, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, familial status, citizenship, physical and mental disability, prior arrest or conviction record, genetic characteristics/genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, military status or service, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under federal, state or local law. The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Anticipated start date: September 1, 2025.

The Research Foundation for the State University of New York is not an agency or instrumentality of the State of New York. Employees of the Research Foundation for the State University of New York are not state employees, do not participate in any state retirement system, and do not receive state fringe benefits. The Research Foundation for the State University of New York operates under a contract with The State University of New York and receives no directly appropriated state funding.

Application Instructions

Applicants interested in applying MUST submit a Research Foundation employment application, resume and cover letter via e-mail to Ms. Natasja Rudge, TRIO Student Support Services Director,  nrudge@geneseo.edu.