Coordinator, Honors Program

Responsible for managing the daily activities of the Honors Program Office and day to day business of the program. The Coordinator reports to the Director of the Honors Program.

Corresponds with students concerning admission requirements, application, academic advising, program requirements, and graduation requirements. He/she maintains student records; assists in planning and facilitating co-curricular events, field trips, and other student events. He/she assists in developing strategies for enhancing student opportunities for internships, undergraduate research, study abroad, and other academic opportunities. The Coordinator also communicates and works with staff from several areas including the Admissions Office, the Registrar's Office, the Career Management Center, the Counseling Center, the Housing Office, and the Print Shop. He/she attends annual National Collegiate Honors Council conferences, and annual Great Plains Honors Council conferences. He/she assists with program assessment and evaluation, and manages other duties commensurate with qualifications and abilities as assigned.

Must be able to travel to accompany students at conferences and field trips.

Previous involvement as a student or staff member of a University or Community College Honors Program or Honors College preferred; otherwise requires experience as a staff member in a college environment that involves regular communication with students.

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; facility with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Internet required.

Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.

Requires the ability to work well with diverse populations and maintain positive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the community. Must have the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills; be able to interpret and apply complex academic requirements; and have proven organizational skills. Must be a positive representative of the university and possess the ability to establish working relationships with various constituencies including a diverse student body, faculty, and staff. Must be willing to work occasional evenings and weekends and be able to travel with students to conferences and on field trips. *Regular reliable attendance is required. *This position is designated as security sensitive (Mod) and requires a criminal background check.