Borderlands Education Center Coordinator (Part Time)

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administer and Assist with the development, implementation, and evaluation of the ADELANTE Fellowship program and related initiatives.
• Support the Borderlands Fellows program and resources in which faculty and staff, advisors, can participate.
• Work with the project director to to select fellow participants.
• Administer application process, interview matching, and participant reflections.
• Ensure alignment with University policies and Title V grant requirements.
• Work in coordination with the PI in the development and maintain program schedules, budgets, and reports.
• Work with grant administrator to distribute participant stipends, and keep track of project transactions.
• Design and implement professional development opportunities that enhance student services and advising practices.
• Coordinate and facilitate training sessions and workshops for faculty and staff as part of the Borderlands Fellows Program.
• Assist with the Development and execute strategies for recruiting prospective students into the ADELANTE Fellowship program.
• Communicate and market ADELANTE initiatives effectively to faculty, administrators, advisors, counselors, and staff.
• Create promotional materials and manage outreach efforts.
• Collaborate with COE team to manage the webpage, promotion and application process for programs.
• Foster partnerships with other HSI and ADELANTE projects to support a culturally responsive college environment.
• Participate in on-going HSI ADELANTE culturally responsive activities (e.g., CHAMBA, Border experiential learning sessions).
• Monitor compliance with Title V grant requirements and University policies.
• Prepare and submit regular reports on program progress and outcomes to stakeholders and funding agencies.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated experience in program coordination, preferably in higher education or grant-funded projects.
• Strong understanding of Title V US Department of Education grant guidelines and Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) initiatives.
• Excellent communication, marketing, and outreach skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups and stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

• Experience in developing professional development programs and workshops.
• Experience in culturally responsive practices in higher education.
• Bilingual -English and Spanish - biliteracy competencies.