DeSales University·Center Valley, Pennsylvania
The Coordinator oversees programming and services for the Gateway To Success program, providing support to students from high school through their first year of college. They also coordinate initiatives for first-generation students and support the Academic Success Center during summer months.
Coordinator: Gateway to success
DeSales University, in Center Valley, PA, is a private, coeducational, four-year liberal arts Salesian, Catholic university, under the leadership of the Oblates of Saint Francis de Sales. Founded in 1965, the 550-acre suburban campus is located 50 miles north of Philadelphia and about 90 miles southwest of New York City. A total enrollment of nearly 3,500 includes undergraduate day and evening students, and graduate students. DeSales has approximately 135 full-time faculty members and offers more than 40 bachelor's degrees, twelve graduate programs, and over 20 certificate programs in a wide range of disciplines; many of these can be completed fully online.
In 2024, the University transitioned to a new academic structure featuring a four-college/school model, which includes the Kathleen Waterbury and J.B. Reilly School of Business; a College of Arts, Education, and Humanities with a School of Education and a School of Performing Arts; a College of Sciences; and a College of Healthcare Professions with a designated School of Nursing. For further information, visit www.desales.edu. EOE
The Coordinator of Gateway To Success oversees programming and services for students in the Gateway To Success Program. Beginning with their admission to DeSales in the senior year of high school, these students receive support before and during the entirety of their college experience, including intensive support in the summer prior to matriculation and throughout their first year. This individual also contributes to the university’s retention goals by coordinating programs and initiatives for first-generation students such as Alpha Alpha Alpha and peer-to-peer coaching through work-study programming. Additionally, this position supports the ASC during the summer months in preparation for the incoming class
DeSales University is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled
A Bachelor's degree is required, with a Master's degree in a related field preferred. Candidates should have at least one year of professional experience in academic support services and possess strong communication and computer skills.
Market context
In Pennsylvania, coordinator roles tied to academic support services are often competitive because schools and student programs look for candidates who can communicate clearly, manage details, and use common systems well. A bachelor’s degree is required here, with a master’s preferred, so applicants with direct student support experience may stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform, then compare them with the original posting and tailor your application to your academic support experience and computer skills.