RAMs First-Year Experience Coordinator (part-time)

Framingham State University was founded in 1839 for a singular purpose - to meet a public need and promote the public good. At our founding as the nations first public normal school that need was for comprehensively educated public school teachers who would in turn promote an educated citizenry. FSU continues to offer exceptional teacher education programs and while we are proud of our roots as a teachers college we have grown far beyond them. Public need continues to evolve and FSU right along with it. Our students and alumni are making waves in the fashion industry designing nutrition plans for professional athletes writing for major media and news organizations working for Fortune 500 companies right here in Framingham and so much more. FSU is a proudly public and truly transformative institution offering accessible affordable educational opportunities that integrate an academically challenging liberal arts education with workforce preparation programs in a highly personalized teaching environment. Our programs have expanded but our purpose and commitment to public education for the public good remain steadfast.

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GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

The RAMs First-Year Experience Program Coordinator works as a member of the Center for Academic Success and Achievement (CASA). The Program Coordinator assists the Associate Director of Academic Success with the management of the Universitys RAMs First-Year Experience program and other academic success initiatives as needed.

RAMs courses integrate material related to a successful transition to college with the academic content of the course resulting in hands-on learning experiences. Each RAMs course has a thought-provoking thematic focus and is taught by a faculty member with expertise in the topic. The seminar-style class structure provides an opportunity for students to form a connection with a faculty member during their first semester. These courses are meant to introduce students to the exciting world of academic inquiry while helping them adjust to college through guidance in topics such as study skills as well as an introduction to key terms processes and resources on campus. RAMS courses meet 4 hours per week. A student mentor is paired with each course and serves as a resource and guide for the transition to FSU as well as offering academic assistance to students in the course.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Associate Director of Academic Success

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

This position does not supervise other employees but provides training coordination and instruction to Peer Mentors (students)

EXAMPLES OF SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the Associate Director of Academic Success with the coordination of the RAMs First-year Experience Program
• Assist with planning and facilitating summer training for mentors
• Facilitate weekly check-in meetings with mentors
• Reserve campus space through the room reservation system for mentor programming
• Plan and facilitate exciting extracurricular events for all RAMs sections
• Promote and facilitate cross-section collaboration and scheduling presentations from various offices around campus
• Maintain a social media presence for the RAMs program
• Disseminate information about campus events and academic success resources to all mentors
• Serve as an academic coach and mentor to students to aid in their development of the knowledge skills attitudes and beliefs they need to succeed in college.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Accountable for ensuring that equal opportunity inclusion and equity are integrally tied to all actions and decisions in areas of responsibility.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The majority of work hours take place in an office environment requiring use of a computer and telephone. Some evening or weekend work may be required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors Degree
• Experience as a student leader (tutoring/mentoring residence life student activities etc.)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Enrolled in an Education Masters program
• Experience in hiring training and supervising employees

This is a part-time non-benefited contract position not to exceed 18 hours per week. The scheduled hours will be within Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm. The pay rate is $30-32 per hour.

Framingham State University conducts criminal history and sexual offender record checks on recommended finalists prior to final employment for all positions.

Framingham State University is an equal opportunity employer. The University considers all qualified candidates without regard to race color sex age national origin disability status Veteran status gender identity gender expression sexual orientation genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law.

Members of underrepresented or minoritized groups women veterans persons with disabilities and all persons committed to equity diversity and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.

Candidates must apply online by submitting:

• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV
• Names and contact information for three (3) professional references (references are not contacted automatically upon submission of application).

For best consideration please submit application materials by priority application date September11 2026. The review of applications may continue beyond that date and until the position is filled at the discretion of the search committee.

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