Coordinator, New Student Orientation
Texas State University

Posting Number:

2025137

Posting/Functional Title:

Coordinator, New Student Orientation

University Pay Plan Title:

Student Development Specialist II

Location:

San Marcos

Department:

New Student & Family Experiences

Recruitment Type:

Open to All

Job Type:

Full-Time

Funding Source:

Permanent

Monthly Salary:

$3,776.42 - $4,083.33

Job Category :

Exempt

Required Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Experience in event planning, coordinating, and program management.
• Ability to coordinate a variety of work activities and work as part of a team.
• Availability to seasonally work evenings and weekends.
• Strong written, interpersonal, and inclusive communication.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Personnel or related field.
• Demonstrated involvement in a related professional association (AHEPPP, NODA, etc.)
• Experience with student support and retention initiatives.
• Experience supporting orientation, transition, or retention programs in a large university setting.
• Experience supervising student staff.

Job Description:

The Coordinator of New Student Orientation supports initiatives which welcome, transition, and effectively support new students attending Texas State University. The coordinator will support aspects of vision, program and service delivery, quality control, risk management, constituent engagement, resource development, student staff development, and fiscal management which align with and contribute to division and university vision, mission, and goals for enrollment and student success. Collectively, these efforts will contribute to building, supporting, and centering new student orientation, transition, and retention experiences as an important factor in creating campus culture, fostering sense of belonging, student persistence, and academic success and well-being.

Job Duties:

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (40%)

• Coordinates vital logistical planning to support an educational and engaging experience for 9,000 new students through New Student Orientation, including facility reservations, catering, and other resource needs.
• Organizes the delivery of presentation programs, design of late-night programming, and check-in processes for New Student Orientation participants.
• Oversees risk management processes associated with New Student Orientation in coordination with campus stakeholders
• Assists with the development and implementation of all department-wide programs including Bobcat Welcome Week, Family Weekend and other new orientation, transition and retention initiatives.

CONSTITUENT ENGAGEMENT (40%)

• Coordinates recruitment, selection, training, scheduling, supervision, and evaluation of 30+ student staff members
• Liaises effectively with members of the New Student Orientation Advisory Committee and campus partners to provide daily management and logistical support for New Student Orientation
• Provides positive customer service to all New Student Orientation participants

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT (15%)

• Executes financial decisions in alignment with university, division, and departmental protocols

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED (5%)

• Coordinates special projects or other duties as directed by Director of New Student and Family Experiences or their designee.

Job Open Date:

11/08/2024

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Normal Work Days:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Normal Work Hours Start:

8:00AM

Normal Work Hours End:

5:00PM

Posting Notices:

You will be required to electronically attach a resume, cover letter, and list of references to your application.

Legal and Required Notices:

Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Why work @ Texas State? :

* Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
* Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
* Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
* Great training and development opportunities: choose from a variety of classroom and online course offerings, learning resources, certifications, and employee educational support programs.
* An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
* Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions


By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you'll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.

Quick Link:

https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/50435

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