ONS Engagement Coordinator (Finance)
Dept Number/Name: 0-2600-000 / Honors College
College Division: Acad Affairs-Honors College
Salary Plan: Administrative
Job Code/Title: 9427 / Student Programs Coord
Position Number: 00059387
Salary: $52,000 - $54,000 annually
ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:
The Judy Genshaft Honors College (JGHC) offers a remarkable learning experience that combines the resources of a top research university with the personal attention and close-knit community most often associated with top-tier, private institutions, where high-achieving undergraduate students complete their general education requirements through a unique set of courses taken alongside the major requirements. In the JGHC, the full potential of education is realized when classroom learning is paired with experiential learning. The ability for students to participate in a diverse offering of this type of education is one of the factors that makes Honors College so special. This type of learning is embodied in the three values of JGHC: global engagement, community service, and collaborative research. The mission of the JGHC is to provide transformative educational opportunities that will prepare highly motivated, intellectually curious, service oriented, and academically accomplished students to become active and engaged thought leaders of the 21st century.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Director of the Office of National Scholars (ONS), the incumbent will implement, develop, and evaluate experiential learning pathways for public service and undergraduate research opportunities locally, regionally, and nationally. The incumbent will advise students and liaise with relevant USF entities and academic units. The incumbent will coordinate efforts with USF Research and Innovation's Office of Student Engagement in Research and Innovation (SERI), Career Services, the USF Global and National Security Institute, the School of Public Affairs, the Assistant Dean of Student Success at the Judy Genshaft Honors College, and the Office of Decision Support for data gathering, reporting, and analysis.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop and maintain a database of experiential learning opportunities to assist students who aspire to live as a public servant and help them develop a strong profile for public service careers supported by national awards. Advise students in a student-facing role to guide them in application to pursue these experiences.
Collaborate with ONS advisors on developing strong ties between experiential learning and undergraduate research to competitive national awards such as the Harry S. Truman Scholarship, the Phi Beta Kappa Key into Public Service
Scholarship, the Udall Scholarship, the Goldwater Scholarships, and other similar prestigious public service and research-focused national awards.
Collaborate with SERI and other entities invested in Undergraduate Research on campus to develop a robust pipeline for students aspiring to participate in paid Research
Experience for Undergraduates (REU). Develop an advising plan in collaboration with ONS advisors, including creating and maintaining a database of opportunities and conducting data-driven evaluation of these plans on delivering desired outcomes.
Pursue professional development opportunities to learn best practices for student engagement in experiential learning, including but not limited to: attending relevant workshops, trainings, and conferences of the National Society for Experiential Education
Deliver student and faculty workshops on REUs with ONS advisors and independently to raise campus awareness of related opportunities and serve on pertinent university committees.
Performs other duties as assigned.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
MINIMUM:
This position requires a Bachelor's degree, with at least one year of experience in a student affairs or student personnel position; or a Master's degree in Higher Education, College Student Personnel, or Sports Recreation Administration.
FLSB1310 Equivalency:
4 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for bachelor's degree.
PREFERRED:
Direct experience with national scholarships is preferred. A Master's degree in any discipline and experience engaging with and advising high achieving students is preferred. Ease and experience with database management and related software is desired.
SPECIAL SKILLS/TRAINING:
Familiarity or direct experience with national scholarships is preferred. Strong writing and public speaking skills are a must.
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Information for Applicants
This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.
Job Opening Number: 38730
Posting Date: 02/10/2025
Posting End Date: 02/24/2025
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