Job Description

Posting Details

Request to Recruit






Location
Boone, NC


Faculty Rank
No


Provide Rank
N/A


Position Number
025601


Department
Transfer Admissions & Engagement - 240400


Description of University
Appalachian State University, in North Carolina\xe2\x80\x99s Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls more than 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.


Position Summary Information



Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree required (May graduates are encouraged to apply).
• Ability to collaborate and form relationships.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong communication skills, including verbal, written, and presentation.
• Attention to detail and strong organization skills.

License/Certification Required
Valid drivers license is required.


Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a Transfer Student Mentor, Resident Assistant, Orientation Leader, Student Club/Organization Leader, or similar role.
• Experience planning and facilitating events. Management of social media accounts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

In collaboration with the Assistant Director of Transfer Transition and Engagement, this position will:

Engagement

• Develop and implement programming out of Transfer Admissions & Engagement relevant to online and main campus transfer student\xe2\x80\x99s needs to be engaged and develop a sense of belonging.
• Create a supportive and engaging environment through the Transfer Student Center in Mountain Laurel Hall. Ensure that the space is meeting the needs of our transfer students.
• Create and monitor a virtual community for students in our App State Online programs.
• Serve as the advisor for Omega Nu Lambda, the online student honor society. Identify qualified students for invitation, extend invitations and market the honor society, plan and oversee the induction ceremony, and work with student leaders to offer engagement events for members.

Transfer Student Mentors

• Recruit, select, train and supervise Transfer Student Mentors (TSM\xe2\x80\x99s)
• Coordinate a training program to equip TSM\xe2\x80\x99s to perform the functions of their job.
• Assign responsibilities to TSM\xe2\x80\x99s such as event engagement, call campaigns, student outreach, etc.
• Match TSM\xe2\x80\x99s to students needing outreach through TSM Cares. Follow up with the TSM\xe2\x80\x99s on outcomes.
• Maintain a schedule of events in which TSM\xe2\x80\x99s will be utilized to support transfer initiatives on campus
• Develop and implement an online student Transfer Student Mentor program to support our online students

Transition

• Communicate with new and current online transfer students through email newsletters, social media, Engage, and other mediums to ensure students are fully aware of university resources and events, Transfer Admissions & Engagement, and student success strategies
• Host a series of virtual events for online confirmed students each semester to assist on transitional needs and success.
• Help plan and host transitional events to ensure that the transfer student experience meets the unique needs of transfer students, i.e., Transfer Pre-Orientation Program (T-POP), Transfer Orientation and Welcome to App events.

Other

• Support Enrollment Management by working events like Open House, Commencement, etc.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Normal operating hours of the University are Monday \xe2\x80\x93 Friday, 8am \xe2\x80\x93 5pm. This position requires a variable schedule including evening and weekend work during the fall and spring semesters.
Would be expected to drive a van during events so a valid drivers license is required.


Type of Position
Full Time Position


Staff/Non-Faculty
Staff/Non-Faculty


Appointment Type
1.0


Work Schedule/Hours
Monday- Friday, 8:00 am- 5:00 pm; is normal operating hours of University; position requires considerable evening and weekend work during fall and spring semesters


Number of Hours Per Week
40


Number of Months Per Year
12


Mandatory Staff
No


Suggested Salary Range
40,000 - 40,248


Physical Demands of Position
Typical physical demands of a professional position within a university.


Posting Details Information



Posting Date
04/18/2023


Closing Date
05/21/2023


Open Until Filled
No


Evaluation of Applications Begins
05/22/2023


Proposed Date of Hire
06/19/2023


Special Instructions to Applicants

For a complete application, please apply and submit all below-required documents electronically through Appalachian State University\xe2\x80\x99s Job Board:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of three professional references with contact information

Search Chair Name
Kim Morton


Search Chair Email
mortonka@appstate.edu


Disability Accommodation Information
Individuals with disabilities may request accommodations in the application process by contacting Maranda Maxey, Director & ADA/504 Coordinator, at 828-262-3056 or maxeymr@appstate.edu.


AA/EEO Statement
Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.

Important Contacts:

Associate Vice Chancellor of Human Resources/Affirmative Action
Office of Human Resources
330 University Hall Dr.
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-3187
hr@appstate.edu

Office of Title IX Compliance
123 I.G. Greer Hall
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-2144
titleix@appstate.edu

ADA/504 Coordinator & EEO Officer
224 Joyce Lawrence Lane/Suite 112 Anne Belk Hall
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-3056
equalopportunity@appstate.edu

We at Appalachian State University are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence both locally and globally.



Clery Act:
Clery Act Compliance
Division of Institutional Integrity
PO Box 32126
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-8111
clery@appstate.edu
https://police.appstate.edu/clery


Diversity and Inclusion at Appalachian
We at Appalachian State University are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence both locally and globally.

We understand that the successful implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence is the responsibility of the entire university community, including alumni and official university governing bodies. A diverse campus community supports an influx of broad and distinct ideas that increase learning opportunities and strengthen the impact of our community as we work collectively to achieve a just experience for all.

We actively encourage, support, and promote a global mindset and an equitable environment where all will know that they belong and are safe to express their culture, identity, values, ideas, opinions, and creativity. We are committed to creating a culture of equity opportunity for all, one that has an expectation of fairness, justice, and equity-minded practice at all levels of the university community.


Background Check Statement
Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University\xe2\x80\x99s receipt of a satisfactory criminal background report.


Eligibility for Employment
Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed. This position may or may not be eligible for H-1B sponsorship; EHRA positions are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. To request further information about sponsorship for this position, please contact International Student and Scholar Services and Outreach at issso@appstate.edu


Quick Link
https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/39704


Posting Number
201501150P