Division: Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Reports to: Director of Student
Diversity and Multicultural Affairs Location: Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT
Work Schedule Hours:
Monday/Wednesday/Friday - 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday/Thursday - 12:30pm - 8:30pm
The Coordinator for Student Transition and Success will assist students from underrepresented and/or historically underserved backgrounds with an emphasis on programs that facilitate the transition to college, support academic achievement and overall student success. This role concentrates on three primary initiatives: the Academic Immersion Program, transition support for students from Fairfield Bellarmine and collaboration with the Upward Bound Program. The coordinator will deliver direct student support, organize events and workshops, manage communication with campus partners, and ensure high-impact practices that promote student retention and a sense of belonging.
Essential Functions
Assess and evaluate implemented programs and activities
Ability to maintain, analyze, and keep track of funds and programming budget
Develops a tracking system for student retention and engagement
Coordinate and develop training programs and workshops for student success and retention
Meet 1:1 with assigned students
Develop reports and resources that promote student needs
Key Responsibilities
* Coordinate all components of the Academic Immersion Program, including:
Summer bridge planning and logistics
Facilitating programming and offering high-touch support for its participants
Academic year workshops and student check-ins
Ongoing retention initiatives for first- and second-year students
* Lead efforts to support Fairfield Bellarmine students in their transition to Fairfield’s main campus, including:
Individual and group support services
Events and workshops focused on academic and social transition
Partnership development with student services, faculty, and advising teams
* Provide consistent, culturally aware student advising and mentorship
* Track student participation and outcomes and assist in evaluation and reporting
* Collaborate with Upward Bound to improve student transition pathways
* Help build inclusive spaces that affirm students’ identities and experiences
* Serve as a visible and approachable presence for students
* Other Duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred in education, student affairs, or related field
Minimum of 3 years of experience in higher education or a related setting
Demonstrated experience supporting students from first-generation and/or low-income backgrounds
Strong organizational and communication skills
Ability to coordinate events, build relationships across departments, and manage multiple priorities
Knowledge of issues affecting student retention and persistence
Ability to work evenings and occasional weekends as needed
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with summer bridge or academic transition programs
Familiarity with community college student populations or two-year to four-year transition models
Understanding of Jesuit education and student success frameworks
Category:
President - Staff
Performs such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate.
*Disclaimer
The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain and should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, activities, and/or qualifications required or expected of employees assigned to this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change and new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.
All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
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