Orientation & Transition Coordinator

Orientation & Transition Coordinator

Milwaukee, WI | Full Time | Job

The Orientation and Transition Coordinator supports the University of Wisconsin System and UW-Milwaukee enrollment goals through in-person onboarding experiences that integrate new students into campus community.

• Coordinate recruitment, hiring, training, and evaluation of orientation and transition student staff.
• Manage orientation and transition staffing budget.
• Plan logistics for in-person and online onboarding experiences for new UWM students, collaborating with the orientation and transition team.
• Assess effectiveness of orientation and transition initiatives.
• Serve as subject matter expert on student affairs for internal and external stakeholders.
• Generate and analyze reports on curricular and unit outcomes.
• Organize student-focused programming and resources to promote new educational initiatives.
• Create and maintain schedules, logistics, and resources for student affairs programs, activities, and services.
• Write, edit, and publish content for communication projects and marketing platforms aligned with strategic initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience working with a diverse student population and/or event management.
• Experience with mentoring, supervision, and training of student employees.

• Experience with New Student Programs/Orientation, Transition programming, Student Leadership Development or Student Activities in higher education.
• Outstanding written communication skills.
• Experience coordinating logistically challenging programs with partners and stakeholders.
• Experience supporting organizational mission, values, goals, and objectives in an academic setting.
• Experience using Slate or similar CRM system.

$45,000 – $52,000 per year.

• Apply online and submit a resume and cover letter that addresses qualifications.
• Final day to submit applications is Sunday, February 8.
• Three professional references will be required for shortlisted candidates.

Alyssa Conrardy
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UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable law.