Student Success Coordinator

Student Success Coordinator - Temporary Leave Replacement

Anticipated Duration: September 2026- January 2027

About Saint Elizabeth University:

Saint Elizabeth University (SEU), located in Morris County, New Jersey, offers convenient access to major highways including Routes 287, 280, 80, 10, and 24, as well as the nearby Convent Station train station. Established in 1899 by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth, the University is situated on 150 scenic acres of rolling hills and wooded landscapes. Rooted in the Catholic liberal arts tradition, SEU provides a high-quality education that serves students of diverse ages, backgrounds, and cultures, fostering both academic excellence and personal growth.

SEU Mission & Commitment:

SEU is devoted to providing educational and career training opportunities to traditionally underserved communities and is characterized by small class sizes and a highly communal student-centered culture emphasizing individualized attention. SEU is a federally designated Minority-Serving and Hispanic-Serving Institution. Our traditional undergraduate population is 38 percent Black, and our total enrollment is 30 percent Hispanic, while 47 percent of our students are first-generation college students. In addition, 76 percent of our first-time freshmen are low-income students eligible for federal Pell funding; many come to us with unique challenges related to their financial, social, academic, mental, and physical health. Saint Elizabeth University seeks to foster and maintain a diverse campus community through inclusive excellence and equal opportunity. SEU has long preserved its legacy of providing quality education and access for underserved populations, particularly in fields and career paths traditionally beyond the reach of marginalized and often disenfranchised communities. In our traditional co-educational undergraduate enrollment today, women outnumber men two-to-one. SEU has a long legacy of educating women who thrive in STEM and healthcare professions and continues to produce diverse women and men as leaders equipped with a deeper appreciation of inclusion in its various forms. We strive to ensure that all graduates realize their potential through hard work and an exceptional education that is unimpeded by irrational self-doubt or societal biases.

Student Success Coordinator

The administrative assistant works directly with the Student Success Center team to provide academic and career support services to all SEU undergraduate and graduate students. The administrative assistant is also responsible for gathering and management of all data and day to day project management pertinent to student support, retention, and academic/career success.

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee the Student Success Center front desk and Navigate sign-in tracking for student meetings.
• Liaison and coordinator of community partnerships for internships and service opportunities. 
• Developing a tracking system for service hours and the type of service completed across University departments.
• Develop professional development and career readiness resources for students
• Manage the SEU Connects Job Search Database and operational shift to the Handshake Career Platform
• Participate in the design of career programming including the creation and facilitation of workshops and Career Panels
• Provide direct support services such as such as mock interviews, resume feedback, career advising, and career assessment facilitation
• Perform targeted outreach and marketing to employers for internships and full and part-time employers
• Oversee projects as assigned by the Director of Career Services, Director of Retention Initiatives and Dean of Student Success.
• Coordinate tutoring services (website maintenance, onboarding and training, timesheet approvals).
• Friendly and timely response to email, phone, and in-person communications from students, faculty, staff, employers, and University partners/stakeholders.
• Assisting the SSC with ordering, administering, and reporting on placement/assessment tools. 
• Record keeping of all student support data and working with spreadsheets and text to gather and communicate findings.
• Assisting with onboarding and coordinating student employment including monitoring their timesheets.
• Creating communication through Navigate campaigns, EMMA, emails, flyers, etc. with the campus community about SSC programs and events.
• Assisting in the planning and management of SSC projects including but not limited to space, reservations, catering, ordering supplies, etc. for all SSC programs and events, including presence at all open houses, EAGLES Days, and career related events.
• Creating and presenting workshops and one-on-one sessions on time management, study and communication skills, academic support apps, career readiness, and other topics of interest.
• Active member of SEU community, serving on one or more committees each semester.
• Other administrative duties as needed.

Compensation: $21 - $23 hourly 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or at least two years of professional experience preferred, or relevant experience in services-providing academic or business setting 
• Commitment to life-long learning, to academic success; both for oneself and in support/encouragement of others, commitment to student progress and retention
• Superior written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent organization and time management habits; successfully juggle a variety of tasks and projects at the same time
• Careful listener who respects and practices confidentiality and has enthusiasm and patience working with students, faculty, and staff in a diverse, fast-paced environment; 
• Knowledge of and commitment to confidentiality practices and policies, including FERPA
• Open to accepting, sharing, and integrating new ideas
• Excellent technology skills, including all Word and Google Suite programs. Some basic knowledge of Moodle, PowerCampus, Self Service and other college applications helpful, or at least a quick learner of new academic technology
• Must enjoy working in an ever-changing environment with new people and new tasks/events/programs each semester

Why Choose Saint Elizabeth University?

Saint Elizabeth University offers a positive work environment, dedicated leadership, faculty, and staff who are committed to excellence, and an attractive benefits and compensation package. 

Full-time Faculty and Staff Benefits Include:

• Employer-Subsidized Health Care Plan
• Dental and Vision Plan – (Paid by employee)
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan 
• Group Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance (No cost to employee)
• Supplemental Insurance Available for Employee, Spouse, and Dependents
• Other Voluntary Plans (Legal, Identity-Theft, Accident, Critical Care, etc.)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Remission for Employee, Spouse, and/or Dependents
• Tuition Exchange Program offering Reciprocal Scholarships Nationwide at 600+ Colleges and Universities
• Paid State and Federal holidays, as well as the week before and the week after Christmas off with pay
• Paid Days Off on Fridays in the Summer Months
• Birthday as a Paid Day Off
• Vacation Days
• Sick Days
• Employee Discount Program

How to Apply

• Applications should consist of a cover letter, resume, and three professional references with email addresses and/or telephone numbers.
• Saint Elizabeth University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer. 
• Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. 
• Saint Elizabeth University is a designated minority serving undergraduate institution.

EEO/AA Statement:

Saint Elizabeth University is committed to fostering a community grounded in collaboration, innovation, creativity, and a strong sense of belonging. Our collective success is driven by the open and respectful exchange of ideas—an exchange that is enriched by the diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. We believe that this environment thrives when all individuals feel welcomed, safe, secure, and heard. 

In support of this commitment, Saint Elizabeth University provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Any information collected for Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) or Affirmative Action reporting purposes will be used solely in compliance with applicable regulations. Providing this information is voluntary and will not affect an applicant’s opportunity for employment or the terms and conditions of employment.