Southern Utah University Cedar City , UT 84720
Posted 2 months ago
Job Description:
The Coordinator of Parent and Family Services (PFS) is responsible for developing lasting relationships with parents and families that strengthen university ties throughout the college experience while enhancing retention and completion of SUU's students. The Coordinator serves as a primary point person and trusted resource for SUU's parents and
families through strategic communication and programming They also serve as an expert on off-campus resources available to SUU students, specifically regarding off-campus housing availability. They build and maintain relationships with local landlords and maintain SUU's database of details about available beds in the community. This position works 11 months per year.
Duties and Responsibilities:
publications such as handbooks and newsletters, managing PFS
social media accounts and the SUU PFS website, responding
promptly to inquiries, and ensuring timely distribution of resources
to parents and families of SUU students.
Parent & Family Weekend, and parent components of Thunder U,
Orientation, etc. Additionally, attend Student Affairs' and Enrollment Services' events to welcome students and their families to SUU
while they learn about the institution.
off-campus housing, track available bed data for each fall semester,
and maintain SUU's off-campus housing website with regular
updates.
available student housing; monitor housing trends in Cedar City
including cost, availability, and application processes.
support the operation of the Aces peer mentoring program, as
needed.
Education and Experience Requirements:
4 Year / Bachelor's Degree
Proven ability to successfully coordinate and execute large-scale events
Proven ability to proactively problem-solve, prioritize, and utilize good judgment while independently completing projects/tasks, including those requiring collection, summary, and presentation of detailed data
Demonstrated ability to interact and collaborate effectively with parents, families, community members (including landlords), and other university stakeholders
Ability to effectively communicate to students concepts and processes related to securing off-campus housing
Outstanding written, verbal and interpersonal skills including proven effectiveness in one-on-one communication as well as in presenting before groups
Knowledge of national trends, current issues, including health and wellness, and best practices in higher education, especially those involving parents and families.
Documents:Resume
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Southern Utah University