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San José State University is hiring an Orientation Program Coordinator to lead transition programming for first-year and transfer students, with a focus on orientation planning and student leader development. The role also supports parent/family orientation programs and leads administrative initiatives including the Spartan Link Online Orientation platform, social media, and website management. It’s a full-time, on-site, probationary staff position with an anticipated hiring range of $5,540 per month.

Highlights

Designs and implements orientation programs for new students before each semester
Supports First year and Transfer Orientation, including session facilitation and Orientation Leader debriefs
Coordinates event logistics, food services, facilitators, and room scheduling
Aligns Parent and Family Orientation programming with the student orientation schedule
Develops and facilitates the annual New Spartan Convocation with the Assistant Director
Writes and edits content for the Spartan Link online orientation platform
Leads recruitment, selection, and training of student Orientation Leaders, including a dedicated leadership course and retreat
Conducts assessment of orientation programs through surveys and focus groups
Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3 years of progressively responsible student services experience
Prefers a master’s degree in Counseling, Higher Education, or Student Affairs, plus orientation programming experience

Orientation Program Coordinator Full Description

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of New Student and Family Programs, the Orientation Program Coordinator will lead the coordination of transition programs for first-year and transfer students, with specific focus on orientation planning and student leader development. The Coordinator will also assist with parent/family orientation programs, which introduce incoming students and their families to the university community and its resources, policies, and procedures, and will lead administrative initiatives including Spartan Link Online Orientation, social media, and website management.

Key Responsibilities

Designs and implements orientation programs offered to new students prior to each semester
Supports First year and Transfer Orientation, including set up, Orientation Leader debrief meetings, and session facilitation
Coordinates event scheduling, food services, facilitators, and rooms to accommodate student needs
Communicates with campus partners to confirm participation of guest speakers and panelists
Coordinates Parent and Family Orientation to run concurrently with and aligned to the student orientation schedule
Develops and facilitates the annual New Spartan Convocation in collaboration with the Assistant Director
Writes and edits content for the SJSU online orientation platform, Spartan Link
Assists with updating the New Student & Family Programs website and managing social media platforms
Conducts assessment of student orientation programs, including surveys and focus groups
Leads recruitment, selection, and training of Orientation Leader student staff
Designs and facilitates the Orientation Leadership UNVS 199 course, Orientation Leader Retreat, and Final Training
Plans and leads weekly Orientation Leader meetings in collaboration with the Assistant Director

Required Qualifications

Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a related field
Three years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience (a related master's degree may substitute for one year)

Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree in Counseling, Higher Education, or Student Affairs
Experience with orientation programming and working with parents and families in a higher education setting
Experience providing administrative support
Experience with the NODA Association or the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education

Compensation

Classification: Student Services Professional III. Anticipated Hiring Range: $5,540/month (CSU Salary Range: $5,540/month - $7,893/month).

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