Coordinator of Orientation

Job Title
Coordinator of Orientation & Student Transition Programs

Agency
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department
Division of Enrollment Management

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type
Staff

Job Description
TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs. As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.

TAMU-CC's beautiful campus is located on a 240 acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.

From our generous benefits package and professional development opportunities, to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence, the Island University is an engaging and rewarding place to work.


PURPOSE
The Coordinator of Orientation and Student Transition Programs assists in the overall coordination and execution of programs and events designed to provide transition and yield activities for first-time freshmen and transfer students. This includes orientation, yield event participation, and other activities which support outreach to prospective students.

DESCRIPTION
FUNCTIONAL AREA 1: ORIENTATION PROGRAMS
PERCENT EFFORT: 40%

• Coordinate the planning and executing freshman, transfer, or other organized orientation or transition programs.
  
• Oversee the planning and execution of logistical operations for each planned event.
  
• Assist in the development and maintenance of standard operating practices and procedures (including documented record keeping) on behalf of the Office of Orientation.
  

FUNCTIONAL AREA 2: COMMUNICATION ACTIVITIES
PERCENT EFFORT: 30%

• Facilitates the overall maintenance of the orientation page on the TAMUCC website. This shall include cooperation and collaboration with university website regulations and procedures developed by MARCOM.
  
• Communicate with prospective students relative to orientation and organized transition programs.
  
• Create and maintain strategic outreach campaigns relative to orientation and organized transition programs.
  
• Assist in the development and production of marketing materials related to orientation and organized transition programs
  

FUNCTIONAL AREA 3: OUTREACH & YIELD
PERCENT EFFORT: 20%

• Attend and help facilitate recruitment, yield, and outreach programs as needed.
  
• Facilitate presentations as needed at recruitment, yield, and outreach programs.
  
• Assist areas in the Division of Enrollment Management as needed to support overall goals and objectives related to transition programs in the student enrollment life cycle.
  

FUNCTIONAL AREA 4: OTHER DUTIES
PERCENT EFFORT: 10%

• All other duties as assigned by the Director of Student Services, the Vice President for Enrollment Management, Assistant to the Vice President & Director of Strategic Projects or their designees.
  

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Bachelor's degree
  
• 2 years of related experience.
  
• Experience in working with event planning
  
• Proficiency in modern computer programs/software.
  
• Strong organizational ability and ability to work independently as needed
  
• Willingness to travel and work non-traditional hours.
  

WHAT THEY WOULD LIKE TO SEE

• Master's degree.
  
• Experience in marketing, communications, student engagement, recruitment or related.
  
• Experience planning multi-faceted events.
  
• Ability to make presentations and speak to groups.
  
• Experience working with and/or supervising college students/groups.
  
• Experience working on a college campus.
  

SALARY RANGE: $38,000-$46,000/ANNUALLY. SALARY IS CONTINGENT UPON EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.


To apply, visit https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TAMUCC_External/job/Corpus-Christi-TX/Coordinator-of-Orientation---Student-Transition-Programs_R-058664



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