First Year Experience Specialist (FYES)

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FYES Job Description
FYES Job Advertisement

The University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applicants for the position of First Year Experience Specialist. The FYES is one of three such positions that are full time professional Residence Life staff members responsible for the First Year Experience program within Residence Life.

The mission of the Residential First Year Experience (RFYE) program is to facilitate and support a smooth transition for first year students to UMass Amherst, to enhance student success and satisfaction with their residential experience, and to foster a sense of connection and pride with the University community. To fulfill this mission, the FYES directs the development of a comprehensive program intended to meet first year students' residential, transitional, and academic success needs. The FYES offers programs and resources for 1,500 - 3,200 first year students within a designated residential community.

Qualifications

Master’s Degree in a related field such as Student Development, Higher Education, or Counseling plus two academic years full time professional experience in Residence Life, Student Affairs administration and/or Academic Affairs with an emphasis on student development and first year student experience required at the time of hire; proven expertise in the development of first year students and experience in relating effectively to diverse populations; leadership ability in organizational development; proficient and practiced in the goals of Student Affairs organizations. This is a 52-week position, which requires some evening and weekend work.

Range: $39,200 - $50,000 Normal Starting Salary $39,200 - $44,600

To receive priority consideration, please send your letter of interest, resume and names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references by the priority deadline of Friday, February 15, 2008. Applications will be accepted after the priority deadline until all vacancies are filled. We will be collecting applications at SPE and OPE, and interviewing at the NASPA Placement Exchange in Boston.

Send materials to:
Search #33562
Employment Office
167 Whitmore Administration Building
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA 01003-8170

The University of Massachusetts is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and members of minority groups are encouraged to apply.