Apply now to join FAU on its race to excellence. For more information on everything FAU has to offer, please visit www.fau.edu/jobs. Note: Current FAU employees must apply as an internal applicant by logging into their existing Workday employee account. Position Summary: Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Director, First Generation Student Success. - Boca Raton, FL. Summary of responsibilities: + Oversee the administration of programs aimed at supporting first-generation students through coaching, resource provision, collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, and fostering a sense of community. + Responsible for coaching students on various aspects of university life, collaborating with departments and organizations, identifying and addressing barriers for first-generation students, developing tailored resources, leading department initiatives and assessments, providing strategic direction, and supporting the recruitment and retention of first-generation students. + Advance the first-generation student experience through developing, implementing, and assessing comprehensive and holistic programming to foster a sense of community and belonging, facilitate student success, and assist first-generation students in their personal, academic, and professional development. + Facilitate overall event planning of the yearly calendar and signature programs to support first-generation (undergraduate and graduate) student success, including planning First-generation Week. Organize and conduct workshops and other educational programs, specifically tailored to the needs of first-generation students. + Supervise, train, and evaluate full-time and student staff. + Support, attend, and participate in university-wide, division-wide, functional team, and departmental events including, but not limited to, new student orientation, presidential and vice presidential events, staff development, planning retreats, assessment workshops, phone-a-thons, and committees. + Supervise the development, recruitment, and implementation of the Kelly Strul Emerging Scholars program and other first-generation scholarship programs and initiatives, including eligibility review and selection processes. Participate in University Advancement events related to First Generation Student Success, including Kelly Strul Emerging Scholars. + Develop and implement a comprehensive assessment plan to evolve programs and services to support first-generation student success, including recruitment, retention, graduation, and admission to graduate school or meaningful employment. + Partner with the Career Center to connect first-generation students (first-year, transfer, and graduate) with networking opportunities and resources to enhance career readiness. + Work with New Student Orientation & Family Engagement to develop programs to support and engage first-generation students and their families from admission through enrollment and throughout the undergraduate experience. Work to provide ongoing support to first-generation students’ families throughout the undergraduate experience. + Foster a sense of community and belonging among first-generation students, faculty, and staff by creating opportunities to connect, share experiences, and support one another. + Remain current and trained on best practices, emerging strategies and interventions, and research at the local, state, and federal levels, supporting first-generation students' recruitment, retention, persistence, and graduation. Design and facilitate training for campus partners to bolster understanding of best practices for serving, retaining, and graduating first-generation students. + Develop intentional branding, communication (including digital and print), and advertising as a critical function to advance FAU’s commitment to the first-generation student experience. Collaborate with TRiO programs in FAU’s service areas. Participate in FAU Admissions recruitment and yield events. + Identify and apply for funding opportunities that support first-generation student success. + Administer budget for the Office of First-Generation Student Success. + Serves as a member of Essential Personnel. FAU Benefits and Perk s If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks ! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers: + Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more. + State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans. + State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program - https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service + Flexible work arrangement plans - https://www.fau.edu/hr/employee\_relations/flexwork.php + Sick Leave Pool Program + Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion). + Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day - https://www.fau.edu/hr/documents/community-engagement-volunteer-leave4-2015.pdf + Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply). For details on FAU's amazing offers visit us at https://www.fau.edu/hr/benefits/index.php Explore Living in Palm Beach County The goal is to provide local employers and new employees in the area a comprehensive guide with places to live. View it here: www.bdb.org/apartments Minimum Qualifications: A master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and six years of appropriate experience; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and eight years of appropriate experience required. Salary: $70,000 - $75,000 per year. College or Department: Division of Student Affairs Location: Boca Raton Work Days and Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm. Must be able to work evenings and weekend commitments and travel to partner campuses or other SUS institutions. Application Deadline: 2025-02-13 Special Instructions to Applicant: APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED: Resume Cover letter OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED: Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment. PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED: Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check. REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS: Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact Human Resources at 561-297-3057. For inquiries concerning employees, job applicants or other available accommodations, please email accommodate@fau.edu or call the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at (561) 297-3004. Florida Atlantic University is where your future begins. With over 30,000 students from all 50 states and over 180 countries, 21 intercollegiate teams, 180 plus degree programs, and an administration that thrives on discovery and excellence, Florida Atlantic University is pushing the boundaries of higher education. At FAU, the faculty and staff are trailblazers and innovators with a passion for finding creative solutions while advancing science, art and technology in all disciplines. Student success, excellence and community engagement are some of our highest values as a university. These values are prominent throughout FAU's community and are essential to the employee experience. FAU is committed to the principles of engaged teaching, research and service, and reflects this commitment as a key Platform in its 2015 - 2025 Strategic Plan. Our work environment is a hub of cultures from across the nation and the world, making FAU a place where collaboration flourishes. All persons aspiring to achieve excellence in the practice of these principles are encouraged to apply. To learn more about the vision and mission of FAU, please visit: www.fau.edu In order to be considered for a position, you must apply through this job website. For more information on how to apply for a position, please review the applicable Applicant Tutorial (http://fau.edu/jobs/applicant-resources/) . To contact Recruitment Services, send an e-mail to jobs@fau.edu. Florida Atlantic University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/equal access institution and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veterans status or any other characteristic protected by law. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance, call 7-1-1. 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Applicants meeting those criteria will be required to provide the following information before any offer of employment can be made: every institution of higher education attended; all previous employment since the applicant’s 18th birthday; list of all published material, current and pending research funding from any source, including details about the research, your role, funding source, and amount; list and description of any non-university professional activities; any affiliation with an institution or program in a foreign country. Selected applicants will be required to provide additional information per the Statute, including a complete copy of your passport; and, if available, the most recently submitted DS-160 (Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application). Florida Atlantic University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/equal access institution and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veterans status or any other characteristic protected by law. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance, call 7-1-1.