Coordinator of Orientation & Transition Programs

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• Named one of the “Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs” by Diverse Magazine.
• Serving a highly diverse student body (click here for more information).
• Leading the way as the #1 ranked institution in the AAU and #3 of all colleges and universities nationally in fostering our students' social mobility.
• Awarded multiple distinctions including philanthropic awards and research grants in experiential learning and career development, voter engagement, student engagement, health and wellness practices, and quality of residential life.

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Required Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume):
Bachelor’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher). One ​(1) ​year of full-time experience in a college or university setting in a student services area such as orientation, student activities, academic advising, or admissions/enrollment management, preferably at the graduate or professional level. Experience coordinating, developing, and implementing large-scale programs and/or events. Customer service experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Social Work, Counseling or another related field. Additional years (2+) of experience in a college or university setting in a student services area such as orientation, student activities, academic advising, or admissions/enrollment management, preferably at the graduate or professional level. Experience supervising and training students. Experience with leadership development programs. Budget management experience. Experience with technology such as PeopleSoft, Blackboard, online survey software, and website development/maintenance software.

Brief Description of Duties:
The Coordinator of Orientation and Transition Programs (OTP) will provide support for New Seawolf Welcome and transition programs, developing a sense of belonging for all new students. The coordinator will play a key role in planning and implementing orientation programming for special populations, including International, Transfer, and Non-traditional students. They will serve as point of contact for new international students entering the University, assist with pre-arrival communication, and coordinate arrival and welcome services for the international student population following established program guidelines.

The Coordinator will assist with recruiting, hiring, training and providing day-to-day operational guidance to student assistants, alongside the Assistant Director of OTP, as well as indirectly assist with the supervision of one year round graduate student assistant coordinator and one summer graduate intern. In addition, they will serve as a key member of the Orientation and Opening Committee as a liaison with the Assistant Director for Student Affairs Events and Initiatives. They will support all functions of the office including New Seawolf Orientation, Welcome Week and Winter Welcome, parent and family relations, evaluating program effectiveness, publications, and website updates. The incumbent should possess strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, presentation skills, and have experience successfully working independently on assigned tasks within established procedures as well as part of a team with a collaborative approach to problem solving.

• Onboarding New Students:

  • Alongside the Assistant Director of OTP, assist in planning, preparing and executing New Seawolf Orientation (NSO) for special populations, including international, transfer, and non-traditional students in the summer and winter. With the support of staff members, graduate coordinators, and university offices, assist with planning New Seawolf Welcome Week in the summer and New Seawolf Winter Welcome in the winter. Collaborate with key university departments to assist in delivering targeted information and resources for international students including Visa and Immigration Services, Student Health Insurance, University Police Department, Academic Integrity office, and external service providers for international students such as banks and cell phone providers. Assist with producing student agendas for the programs.

  • Provide administrative and logistical support to the Orientation Opening Committee (OOC), under the direction of departmental leadership, and serve as a member of the planning committees for various workshops and events. Collaborate with the Assistant Director of OTP to assist with planning and implementing New Seawolf Welcome Week in the summer and New Seawolf Winter Welcome in the winter. Assist with coordinating and communication with relevant campus offices and staff members to plan and design content to be delivered. Collaborate with the Assistant Director of OTP with maintaining and implementing an established electronic student attendance system for the weekend.

  • Support the overall implementation of opening workshops and events including event coordination and management, day-to-day coordination of staff and volunteer supervision, and troubleshooting. Collaborate with the Assistant Director of OTP to assist with designing, distributing, and reporting evaluations on program effectiveness. Coordinate the implementation of an established makeup orientation experience for students who do not participate in New Seawolf Orientation, following established departmental procedures and guidelines.

• Supervision:

  • Assist with recruitment, hiring, training, and day to day operational guidance and work coordination of a team of student assistants, under the direction of the Assistant Director of OTP.

  • Support training to best motivate and prepare the student leaders to welcome new students and provide programmatic support during New Seawolf Welcome Week in the summer and New Seawolf Winter Welcome in the winter.

  • Assist with coordinating work assignments and providing operational support to the year-round graduate assistant and summer NODA graduate intern(s). Provide professional and relevant assignments in accordance with established departmental guidelines to support graduate and NODA intern learning and experience.

• Transition Programs:

  • In collaboration with the other Coordinator of OTP, assist in designing, developing, executing, and evaluating transition programs that include, but are not limited to, first generation students, first year experience, and sophomore year experience under the direction of the departmental leadership . Assist with researching and benchmarking transition programs. Assist with coordinating and co-chairing programming committees as needed to support the planning and implementation of transition programs

• Technology & Communication:

  • Assist with data collection, communication and assessment for department events and initiatives.

• Student Affairs & University Program Support:

  • Support partner office initiatives such as Family Weekend, Sibling Weekend, and university programs. Coordinate student leader support for these initiatives as needed in accordance with established departmental procedures and program needs.

• Purchasing and inventory:

  • Provide administrative support by assisting with vendor research for departmental program purchases and assisting with preparing monthly budget updates for review by departmental leadership. Support the maintenance of ongoing inventory of programming and orientation supplies and materials.

• Professional Development and Committee Involvement:

  • Participate in opportunities that promote learning, growth, and development (i.e. classes, training, committee, webinar, etc.). Contribute to the Division of Student Affairs and Stony Brook University by attending and/or supporting events, activities, and programs sponsored by areas outside of your department (i.e. campus-wide traditions, events, programs, etc.).

• Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and department mission.

• Evening and weekend work will be required.

Special Notes:
This is a full-time appointment. FLSA Non Exempt position, eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA.

Salary: $60,000-$62,000 + $4,150 Location Pay = $64,150-$66,150 Total Compensation

In addition to the employee's base salary, this position is eligible for $4,000 UUP annual location pay, paid biweekly.

For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.

Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.

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