Code
5557
PCLS
N3091
Pay Grade
119
Exempt
Yes
ORP
No
EEO Code
3
Title
Coordinator, New Student Programs
Description

Develops, coordinates, and implements new student orientation and programs to promote a sense of engagement for entering undergraduate students, transfer students, and military-connected students, and other student populations. Reports to the Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs.

Examples

Plans and implements quality and relevant orientation events and transition programs. Presents workshops to entering undergraduates, parents and colleagues about the MSU Texas mission, programs, and services. Coordinates programming for Engagement Week. Assists in the planning and implementation of annual campus-wide events, such as Mustangs Roundup, Family Weekend and Student Convocation. Collaborates with the MSU Admissions and Registrar's Offices to facilitate orientation marketing, registration, and tracking. Develops partnerships with university faculty and staff and external stakeholders to maintain and enhance quality programs that support access, success and sense of engagement for students. Cooperates in and supports campus events sponsored by university departments. Assists with the development, revision, and distribution of marketing, educational, and informational materials and publications related to new student transition programs and orientation materials. Coordinates communications with parents/guests of entering students, including electronic newsletters. Coordinates the selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of student orientation leaders. Collaborates with campus units in onboarding initiatives for new students. Utilizes student intervention, referral, and alert systems on campus to identify, support, and strengthen entering undergraduate students considered at-risk. Assists in the development and implementation of program assessments to best serve transfer students, military-connected students and other student populations. Collects and synthesizes data pertaining to programs and services, develops strategic goals, and makes data-informed decisions regarding events, programs and interventions. Monitors success indicators for transfers, military-connected and other student populations; plans and implements interventions to improve persistence and retention. Uses technology to scale resources and targets content to promote student engagement.. Manages orientation websites and online outreach. Serves as advisor to student honor societies. Serves on University committees. Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Condition

Moderate physical activity. Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time. Sufficient strength and stamina to perform a variety of tasks associated with duties

Experience

Experience implementing programs for undergraduate students, coordinating campus-wide activities, advising student organizations, and assessing student learning outcomes.

Knowledge

Must possess skills in the areas of leadership, interpersonal relationships, risk management, and advising. Must be proficient in the use of computers and commonly used office software programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Outlook, as well as web-based applications and commonly used social media.

Education

Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree, in higher education, student personnel administration, or counseling, preferred.

Additional Requirements

Must be willing to pursue and maintain certification to administer a leadership or psychometric instrument (i.e., StrengthsQuest, LPI, Intercultural Development Inventory, etc.). Must  have strong oral and written communication skills, an excellent work ethic, and model organizational and time management skills. During summer orientation programs, will provide 24-hour on-call emergency crisis response, in coordination with University Housing. Evening and weekend work is required during scheduled orientation and other programs.

Standard Requirements

Requires the ability to work well with diverse populations and maintain positive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the community. Must adhere to University’s core values: People-Centered, Community, Integrity, Visionary, and Connections, per the MSU Texas Values Journey. Personal cell phone usage may be required to complete position duties, including multi-function authentication requirements. Regular reliable attendance is required.

This position is designated as security sensitive (Mod) and requires a criminal background check. Position is designated as a Responsible Employee as outlined by Title IX. May serve as Campus Security Authority as outlined by the Clery Act.

Last Updated 04-17-2024