Student Experience Coordinator

Overview of Organization

NJ LEEP is a college access and success program for low-income and first-generation students from the greater Newark area. NJ LEEP currently serves middle school students, high school students, college students, and family members. We help students perform at high academic levels by building skills through law-related and other educational programs, developing the habits necessary for college success and community leadership, and offering exposure to colleges, careers, and role models who have achieved professional success. NJ LEEP’s model is challenging and rigorous and prepares NJ LEEP program graduates for success in college. NJ LEEP strives to be a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization. We are committed to anti-racist principles and are actively engaged in the work of those principles, including staff trainings and creating space for dialogue around race and identity for both staff and students. For more information about our work, please go to www.njleep.org.

The salary range for this position starts at $55,000, and NJ LEEP offers a competitive benefits package for full-time employees.

Title & Position Summary

The Student Experience Coordinator will work closely with the Managing Director of Students to implement the necessary day-to-day systems and procedures used by NJ LEEP to ensure that student experiences are consistent, safe, and enriching. This role provides a unique work experience, combining crucial behind-the-scenes functions with direct student engagement across all of our programming.

As an NJ LEEP employee, you will model commitment to the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. You will also play an active role in NJ LEEP’s anti-racism work to further the organization’s mission. You will be expected to handle sensitive information with professionalism and diplomacy. As a team member, you must display a professional and positive attitude and contribute to a positive staff dynamic.

Responsibilities

• Lead the collection and tracking of all student forms, including recruitment and enrollment paperwork, field trip permission slips, student report cards, among others
• Be a key point of contact for students and families on program and event attendance, as well as on matters crucial to student and program success, such as report card collection, survey completion, etc.
• Support in the planning and execution of student and family events, especially with regard to student and family attendance
• Provide administrative and programmatic support for the Junior Experience after-school classes, especially those focused on test preparation
• Provide administrative and programmatic support for the Summer Middle School Program, including student supervision, activity planning, field trip organization, and family engagement
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Experience & Qualifications

• High school diploma and at least four years of post-high school work or education experience
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Preferred Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience working with middle school or high school students
• Spanish language fluency

Equipment:

• • Computer and other office equipment

Work Environment:

• • Traditional Office Environment

Physical Effort:

• • Sedentary