Job Description

Title: Orientation and Pre-College Programs- Student Services Coordinator

Employee Classification: Student Services Coordinator

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Student Affairs

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Student Engagement

Department: UNT-Orientation & Transition-160520

Job Location: Denton

Salary: $47,232.00

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.
Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu

Department Summary

The office of Orientation and Transition Programs is a department within the Division of Student Affairs and provides new students, continuing students, and family members with the tools necessary to make a smooth transition to UNT and toward graduation. Through Orientation and Transition Programs, resources and services are provided to help students and families establish and attain their educational goals.

This position is responsible for providing leadership to the university’s pre-college program initiatives and plays an integral role in the logistics and operations of new student orientation. The Student Services Coordinator working with Orientation and Pre-College Programs is expected to implement transitional programs during the academic year and summer to connect prospective students to the university community, employ a variety of communication strategies to inform high school students and administrators of events and processes, and provide a welcoming environment to all guests to UNT. This role collaborates closely with the coordinator of Orientation and First Year Programs to successfully implement new student orientation processes along side the Assistant Director and Executive Director.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related field and two years of student services, student affairs, counseling, advising, or related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Excellent public speaking skills with experience in conducting training workshops. Ability to provide leadership and mentoring to student populations. Experience in networking across departments and programs. Ability to communicate and work with multiple constituent groups. Strong organizational skills and ability to simultaneously execute multiple projects. Excellent verbal and written communication, and computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree in college student affairs, counseling, higher education or closely related field.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties

• Effectively coordinates, implements, provides leadership, and is responsible for all aspects of pre-college transition programing originating out of the Orientation and Transition Programs Office.
• Assists with the implementation of all logistical aspects of new student orientation, serving more that 10,000 new students each year.
• Creates a strategy for transitional programming that supports a successful college transition primarily for but not limited to, high school juniors and seniors.
• Coordinates, implements, and provides leadership to all aspects of Senior Advantage Day, Junior Day and all other in-person and virtual programming pertaining to the high school to college transition process.
• Coordinates all aspects of Senior Day, a two-day overnight experience for high school seniors to gain firsthand experience as a college student on our campus.
• Assists with the selection, training, and supervision of the orientation team members and summer interns.
• Serves as the coordinator and direct contact for all department led high school administrator programs, events, and communications.
• Assists with the coordination and implementation of campus wide Welcome Week programs and transitional programming initiatives and other signature welcome week programs, that assist with the high school to college transition.
• Serves as the departmental liaison to the campus wide Admissions Events Committee and the departmental representative for admissions events and travel/recruitment.
• Supports all departmental initiatives, including taking the lead on some programmatic aspects of new student orientation.
• Establishes learning outcomes for all programs and actively contributes to the department’s assessment plan by completing all program evaluations and executive summaries.
• Exhibits good judgment in decisions pertaining to fiscal matters.
• Collaborates and maintains effective working relationships with divisions and units across campus.
• Attends training workshops/programs when applicable to improve skills, abilities, and maintain knowledge of the field.

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.
Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

M-F 8-5; some evenings and weekends

Driving University Vehicle

Yes

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.