FYE Specialist (2)

Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

The mission of the Division of Student Success is to collaborate with the university community to deliver targeted, impactful services that enhance the recruitment, retention, and graduation of a diverse student population. Dedicated to fostering student success, the division provides leadership, guidance, and transitional support designed to equip students with the tools and resources they need from their first day on campus to the moment they receive their diploma, ensuring comprehensive support throughout the entire student lifecycle. This division includes the offices of University Advising, New Student Transitions & First Year Experience, Academic Support Programs, and Educational Opportunity Programs such as TRiO Student Support Services and McNair Scholars.

As part of the Division of Student Success, University Advising (UA) coordinates comprehensive academic advising and retention support for all undergraduate students. Advising plays a pivotal role in student success by providing guidance in course selection and academic planning and supporting students' personal, educational, and professional goals. Departments and initiatives within University Advising include the Students First Office, Transfer Initiatives, Starfish EARLY Alert, Academic Appeals, and FYE 101.

The FYE 101 team coordinates first-year support through the delivery and instruction of FYE 101: Succeed at the G - a 3-credit hour, general education course (called MAC for Minerva Academic Curriculum) designed to help students successfully transition to academic and student life at UNCG. In FYE 101, students will learn to identify and use campus resources, develop goals and plans related to personal purpose and interests, and build connections with peers, faculty, and staff at the University.

Reporting to the Director of First Year Experience, the FYE Specialist works primarily with the FYE 101: Succeed at the G (new student transition seminar) course. FYE 101 is designed to help new students transition successfully to academic and student life at UNC Greensboro. It is included as a general education course option to fulfill the MAC Foundations competency requirement . As part of the FYE team, FYE specialists contribute to the instruction, curriculum development, and the design of initiatives that support the academic success and retention of UNCG's first-year students.