Coordinator New Student Transitions | Otterbein University - Military Veterans

Coordinator New Student Transitions Job Type: Administrative Staff Job Number: 00335 Location: Westerville, OH Division: Academic Affairs DESCRIPTION Otterbein University is seeking a Coordinator of New Student Transitions who will be responsible for the planning, organization and execution of programs to transition new student populations to the Otterbein community. This is a full-time, non-exempt position reporting to the Executive Director/Assistant Provost of Student Success and Career Development. BENEFITS AT OTTERBEIN Otterbein offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Accrue 4 weeks paid vacation and 10 days paid sick time per year 12 paid holidays plus bonus days (including Christmas Eve through New Year's Day) Medical, dental and vision insurance to you, dependents or domestic partner Defined contribution retirement plan Tuition benefit for employees and their dependents Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more JOB RESPONSIBILITIES To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions Orientation and First Year Experience Coordinate all of the new student orientation programs for first-year students, parents, transfer students, Otterbein Collegiate Institute students, and international students; Work in collaboration with the Student Affairs division involvement team to plan and execute the First Flight program; Develop Orientation publications and maintain Website information; Recruit, hire, train and supervise the Student Orientation Coordinators; Work closely with the Executive Director/Assistant Provost to support the FYE program. Responsible for the development, coordination and tracking of FYE co-curricular programming for Fall and Spring Semesters; Recruit, hire, train and supervise the Peer Mentors connected to the FYE program; Responsible for the development and maintenance of a standardized curriculum for use by the FYS Peer Mentors; Serve as a staff mentor for 1-2 sections of FYS each fall semester; Maintain a high level of communication with the faculty, staff, and other administrators across the university to ensure a seamless transition for new students; Work with the office of Institutional Advancement and Enrollment Management on a coordinated communication effort with new Otterbein students and families; Prepare and monitor annual budget for orientation; Regularly assess the orientation and transition processes. Common Book Serve on the Common Book Committee; Assist in selecting the book; Coordinating the book purchase and distribution process; Marketing and facilitating events for the book as a part of Orientation; Coordinate logistics of the Common Book author visit(s) to campus; Prepare and monitor annual budget for Common Book; Report information as need to Institutional Advancement for the Common Book fund; General Office: Serve as a member of the Student Success and Career Development team;? Communicate and cooperate with team members daily; Support office functions as needed, such as event/program planning and execution, student staff support, and coverage of office in absence of other staff. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Students working with the orientation and FYE programs. QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelors Degree required. Master's Degree preferred and at least three years professional experience coordinating large events or transition programs. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to understand and work with all nationalities REASONING ABILITY: Must be able to reason with a number of personalities and backgrounds; must be able to make important decisions quickly; must be able to deal with constant interaction with students and faculty/staff campus-wide . Must be able to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Sitting for periods of time in front of a computer; constant interaction with students, faculty, and community; loading and unloading supplies; standing or sitting for periods of time. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties performed primarily in an environmentally controlled office. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind of level of difficulty. Otterbein University is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. Otterbein University is committed to providing a welcoming environment free from unlawful discrimination. To this end, the University prohibits any form of discrimination against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, gender, pregnancy, religion, creed, marital status, partnership status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, military status, or any other legally protected status in its programs and activities. However, the University's commitment to a nondiscriminatory environment is not intended to abridge unduly its commitment to academic freedom, free speech, or its educational mission. Inquiries or complaints regarding any form of discrimination or harassment may be directed to: Human Resources To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/otterbein/jobs/4619741/coordinator-new-student-transitions Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. 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