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University of Rhode Island

Coordinator, New Student Transitions

🇺🇸 Kingston, RI

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $57K - $60K

💻 Operations

🗓️ June 24th, 2025

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Edtech.com's Summary

The University of Rhode Island is hiring a Coordinator, New Student Transitions. The role involves supporting and managing programs that enhance new student transitions, focusing on student ambassador initiatives, recruitment, yield, orientation, and welcoming activities in collaboration with various campus partners.

Highlights

  • Plan and support recruitment, yield, orientation, and onboarding programs for first-year and transfer students and their families.
  • Assist specialized programs with campus partners including academic units and offices for talent development, international, and transfer students.
  • Contribute to on-campus visit events and present daily group information sessions and yield events.
  • Support engagement through department email, social media, and other platforms.
  • Recruit, train, and develop student ambassadors, graduate assistants, and practicum students; serve as liaison to ensure communication and collaboration.
  • Manage new student transitions budget and perform other duties as assigned.
  • Required software skills: Excel, Word, Access, PeopleSoft, Technolutions Slate, and social media platforms.
  • Qualifications: Master’s degree, minimum two years’ experience in Orientation and/or Undergraduate Admission, two years supervising student ambassadors, strong program planning, communication, and inclusion skills.
  • Work requires night and weekend availability during new student transitions events.
  • Anticipated salary hiring range: $57,155 - $60,000 per year.