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Associate Academic Coordinator, Student Services

Classification Information

Student Services
Student Services is responsible for the management and administration of work in multiple student services specialties, including but not limited to academic advising, career services, admissions, financial aid, student advocacy and support, health and wellness services, student engagement and development, learning support services, and housing and residential life.
Individual Contributor
In an individual contributor role, the positions work is primarily achieved through individual efforts or by participating as part of a team. Individual contributors may: Coordinate, influence, or review the work of others. Be the authority on a given program or process. Lead teams. A range of knowledge, complexity, autonomy, and impact may be needed to achieve results at certain levels. Individual contributor roles are reflected in the Academic Administration, Development, General Administration, Technical/STEM, and C1-C4 of the Clinical tracks.
Level 1
Entry: These positions are not equivalent to support positions. Rather, these are professional roles which require limited experience when considering industry or field standards. Positions considered developmental level A/P faculty should be mapped to this level.
A - Academic Administration
Roles that are student facing or academic in nature.

Position Summary

The Associate Academic Coordinator within Student Services is an entry-level professional position that supports the development, coordination, and delivery of key student-facing programs and services. This role is designed to assist with the day-to-day functions across a range of student services areas, such as academic advising, student advocacy, financial aid, learning support, and admissions. As part of the academic administration track, the coordinator plays a vital role in helping students navigate institutional resources and processes to support their academic and personal success. As an individual contributor, the Associate Academic Coordinator operates primarily through independent effort or team collaboration to accomplish programmatic goals. The role may involve coordinating the activities of specific student service functions, influencing program design or outcomes, and supporting students directly through advising, information-sharing, or troubleshooting. The coordinator may also serve as the primary point of contact for a specific program or initiative, requiring both autonomy and adaptability while ensuring alignment with institutional policies and goals. This position is well-suited for early-career professionals seeking to gain hands-on experience in higher education administration and student services. The Associate Academic Coordinator will have the opportunity to learn and grow within a dynamic environment that values student engagement, inclusion, and service excellence. With a focus on supporting students holistically, this role contributes to an institutional culture that prioritizes access, success, and student development while laying a foundation for further professional advancement in academic administration.