Orientation And First-year Experience Coordinator (newark)

The Ohio State University

Newark, OH, US
Base: $51,500-$58,000 depending on experience + ed...
Student engagement and retention
Orientation program management
First-year experience initiatives
The Orientation and First-Year Experience Coordinator provides leadership for programs that support new students in their transition to college life and fosters student engagement, belonging, social life, retention, and academic success

Job Summary

  • The Orientation and First-Year Experience Coordinator provides leadership for programs that support new students in their transition to college life and fosters student engagement, belonging, social life, retention, and academic success.
  • This full-time position at The Ohio State University at Newark involves planning, coordinating, and assessing comprehensive orientation and year-round first-year experience programs in collaboration with various campus and community partners.
  • The role offers opportunities to contribute to holistic student development and innovative partnerships benefiting students, faculty, and staff in a diverse and growing regional campus environment.

Matching Summary

The Orientation and First-Year Experience Coordinator provides leadership for programs that support new students in their transition to college life and fosters student engagement, belonging, social life, retention, and academic success.

Salary

Base: $51,500-$58,000 depending on experience and education; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • student engagement and retention
  • orientation program management
  • first-year experience initiatives
  • collaboration with campus stakeholders
  • program assessment and evaluation
  • project management skills
  • Microsoft Word and Excel proficiency

Nice-to-have

  • innovative problem solving
  • supervising professional or student staff
  • knowledge of OSU policies
  • workshop preparation and presentation
  • community engagement
  • experience with commuter-based college environment

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Higher Education or related field
  • 4+ years professional experience in higher education/student affairs
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Experience with program development and assessment
  • Ability to work evenings and weekends
  • Preferred Master’s degree and 5+ years experience

Work Rights

Not specified

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