First-Generation Student Success Center Program Coordinator Application 2026-27

FGSSC Program Coordinators

The Program Coordinator works with the First-Generation Center to develop programs with the first-generation coaching team to support the center's student participants navigate both their academic and social life at Salem State University.

Applicants to the Program Coordinator position must be a Sophomore, Junior or Senior. You will represent the RISE Program and university in a positive manner while working in the First-Generation Student Success Center (FGSSC). Program Coordinators will assist in managing the FGSSC, including providing guidance to students seeking assistance in the First-Generation Center, and providing guidance and support to Office Assistants in their tasks. Coordinators will also provide support for a variety of projects dedicated to first-generation learners, including advertising events, scheduling appointments, and other administrative duties as required.

Interviews will be on a rolling process until the positions are filled. You will be contacted to set up an individual interview.

Applications are due Friday March 6 at noon.

THERE ARE THREE OPEN ENDED QUESTIONS AT THE END OF THIS APPLICATION. You may want to view those first, type your responses in a separate document, and then come back to complete the application so the form does not time-out.

QUESTIONS? CONTACT firstgen@salemstate.edu.

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* 1. Preferred First Name:

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* 2. Last Name:

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* 3. Student ID number (include the S):

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* 4. Salem State E-mail Address:

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* 5. Phone Number:

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* 6. Current Major/Minor:

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* 7. Class Year for 2026-2027:

First Year

Incoming transfer student

Sophomore

Junior

Senior

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* 8. Were you awarded work study funds for this academic year?
Students must have work-study through financial aid to be considered for the position. You will not be contacted further if we are advised that you will not have work-study funds for the position you are applying to.

Yes - I was awarded work study

No - I was not awarded work study

Unsure

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* 9. Amount of work-study awarded for this academic year:

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* 10. Please confirm that you understand the position responsibilities by checking EACH BOX below:

Develop with the coaches makeup workshops and related materials, for students

Develop materials and assist in managing the Center's presence on social media, in partnership with Office Assistants and coaches

Provide guidance and support to Office Assistants

Provide guidance and support to students seeking assistance in the First-Generation Center

Coordinate programs and events for the First-Generation Center

Attend all required training workshops and staff meetings

Performs other duties as assigned

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* 11. Please provide the information for ONE reference who can speak to your capabilities (previous supervisor/boss, professor/teacher, coach, or advisor) in case we need to contact them:

Name:

Relationship:

Phone Number:

Email Address:

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* 12. What does your involvement currently look like OR are you planing to have for next year? (other jobs - both on and off campus, student organizations, internships, etc.):

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* 13. Please confirm that you understand and agree to EACH OF the terms of employment should you be offered a position. Please note trainings and required meetings as indicated are non-negotiable.

Must be a current, full-time undergraduate student at Salem State University when applying and working

Must be a Sophomore, Junior or Senior

Must have been awarded federal work-study funds

Must have a minimum cumulative and semester grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 and remain in good academic standing

Must be able to work in the FGSSC office during the academic year, Monday - Fridays, during normal business hours 8:30am - 5pm

Must agree to participate in all required training activities

If offered the position, must participate as a member of the O-Team at the start of the Fall semester (the 3-5 days prior to classes starting) to help lead First Year Day of Service. (Please reach out if you are also an RA and for information on early move-in).

Must be able to work 2-3 Saturdays or Sundays through the year for Open House / Accepted Student Days

Must be able to attend some of the RISE meetings and events (dates to be decided according to your schedule and availability)

Please answer the following three questions - you may want to type up your answers in a word document and then copy/paste your responses into the boxes below:

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* 14. What experience and skills do you have that would be an asset to the position of FGSSC Program Coordinator?

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* 15. What type of support do you feel first-year or first-generation students need in order to be successful during their first year in college?

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* 16. What are you most looking forward to with being a student at Salem State University?

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* 17. Would you like to provide the information of a past employer who could provide a reference for you? (Note: reference is optional)

Once you have completed this application, please click the SUBMIT button below.

Questions? Contact firstgen@salemstate.edu.

If you have a resume, please feel free to email separately to firstgen@salemstate.edu (not required.)

First-Generation Student Success Center Program Coordinator Application 2026-27

FGSSC Program Coordinators

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* 1. Preferred First Name:

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* 2. Last Name:

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* 3. Student ID number (include the S):

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* 4. Salem State E-mail Address:

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* 5. Phone Number:

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* 6. Current Major/Minor:

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* 7. Class Year for 2026-2027:

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* 8. Were you awarded work study funds for this academic year? Students must have work-study through financial aid to be considered for the position. You will not be contacted further if we are advised that you will not have work-study funds for the position you are applying to.

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* 9. Amount of work-study awarded for this academic year:

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* 10. Please confirm that you understand the position responsibilities by checking EACH BOX below:

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* 11. Please provide the information for ONE reference who can speak to your capabilities (previous supervisor/boss, professor/teacher, coach, or advisor) in case we need to contact them:

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* 12. What does your involvement currently look like OR are you planing to have for next year? (other jobs - both on and off campus, student organizations, internships, etc.):

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* 13. Please confirm that you understand and agree to EACH OF the terms of employment should you be offered a position. Please note trainings and required meetings as indicated are non-negotiable.

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* 14. What experience and skills do you have that would be an asset to the position of FGSSC Program Coordinator?

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* 15. What type of support do you feel first-year or first-generation students need in order to be successful during their first year in college?

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* 16. What are you most looking forward to with being a student at Salem State University?

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* 17. Would you like to provide the information of a past employer who could provide a reference for you? (Note: reference is optional)

* 8. Were you awarded work study funds for this academic year?
Students must have work-study through financial aid to be considered for the position. You will not be contacted further if we are advised that you will not have work-study funds for the position you are applying to.