In support of the Office of Community and Connection's commitment to the University of Maine's entire student body, the Coordinator for the Center provides essential leadership and program management. The Center is dedicated to supporting the holistic development of all students by fostering a welcoming and supportive campus environment.
The Coordinator will develop and implement a wide range of social and educational programs, co-manage a professional mentorship program, and provide direct support and advocacy for all students. This role involves the direct supervision of student staff, managing early alerts through Navigate, and overseeing the daily operations of the center. Working collaboratively with the Director and other university departments, the Coordinator is responsible for creating opportunities for student engagement and fostering an environment where all students experience a profound sense of belonging as a valued part of the university community. Typical hiring range for this 11-month work year (August 1- June 30) position is $39,000 - $41,250 commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Complete Job Description
About the University:
The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu.
The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options.
UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Visit the Maine Office of Tourism to learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree required, master’s preferred in Higher Education, Counseling, College Student Personnel, or a related field strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated commitment to fostering a welcoming and supportive campus environment for all students.
- Experience working with students on a college campus and strong desire to work with students from all backgrounds and life experiences.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge regarding the various challenges and opportunities students encounter in a college setting.
- Must have experience in creating and implementing programs.
- Supervisory experience.
- Excellent leadership, organization, management, and administrative skills.
- Must have a caring and compassionate student-centered philosophy.
- Must have an enthusiastic and innovative approach to student development and programming.
- Ability to think critically, problem-solve, and make sound decisions.
Preferred:
- Demonstrated experience in developing programs that promote student engagement and build community.
- Demonstrated experience in student advocacy and promoting access to university resources.
- Demonstrated experience in student group advising.
- Demonstrated success in program development and planning large-scale events.
- Ability to develop and maintain professional and collaborative relationships with faculty/staff, students, parents, and community members.
Other Information:
To be considered for this position you will need to “Apply” and upload the documentation listed below:
1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae
Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references.
Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.
For full consideration, materials must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. EST on September 15, 2025.
For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Jason Smith at [email protected] or 207-581-1406.
The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.
In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).
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The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report, (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. You may
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