Academic Coordinator, Student Success and Outreach

Western Kentucky University • Bowling Green, KY • 1d ago

Location: Bowling Green, KY Category: Staff Posted On: Thu Aug 28 2025 Job Description:

The Academic Coordinator plays a vital role in advancing student success and engagement through academic support services, outreach initiatives, and co-curricular programming. This position is responsible for developing and implementing academic success programs, coordinating outreach and recruitment activities (i.e. Head for the Hill, TOP Orientation etc..), and fostering meaningful connections with students, faculty, and campus partners to promote retention, persistence, and graduation.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are customary for this position, but are not to be construed as all-inclusive. Duties may be added, deleted, and assigned based on management discretion and institutional needs.

Develop and deliver workshops, seminars, and events focused on academic skills, time management, study strategies, and other topics that enhance student learning, retention, and overall success.

Advise a small caseload of students..

Collaborate with faculty, advisors, and staff to identify and support students in need of academic assistance.

Serve as a primary point of contact for students seeking academic resources and connect them with appropriate campus services (tutoring, advising, mentoring, etc.).

Coordinate outreach initiatives, including recruitment events, information sessions, and community engagement opportunities, to increase student awareness and participation in programs.

Contribute to the development of marketing and communication strategies to promote academic success and outreach initiatives.

Support the mission of WKU by fostering a welcoming and supportive environment for all students.

Maintain data and prepare reports related to student participation, program outcomes, and retention efforts using Suitable.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor's degree

Experience working in higher education, student services, or related areas.

Ability to work evenings and weekends if needed

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Ability to plan and facilitate workshops, events, and student programs

Proficiency with technology, data tracking, and program assessment tools

Additional Information:

Salary: $35,568

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.

Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email at ena.demir@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website.

Information concerning educational programs offered by WKU are provided at: http://www.wku.edu/atwku/academics.php

For information related to job postings, please email employment@wku.edu.

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