Coordinator for Transition Programs

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Work type: Officer of Administration

Location: Eugene, OR

Categories: Administrative/Professional, Administrative/Office Support, Student Life/Services

Department: Student Orientation Programs

Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing

Salary: $40,000 - $48,000 per year

Compensation Band: OS-OA04-Fiscal Year 2023-2024

FTE: 1.0

Application Review Begins

March 10, 2024; position open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please submit a cover letter and resume along with your application.

Department Summary

It is the mission of Student Orientation Programs to introduce new and prospective students and their families to the university’s intellectual climate. In addition, we seek to improve the quality of the new student experience by providing assistance with academic, personal, and social adjustment to the university, demonstrating the University of Oregon’s commitment to teaching, learning, and scholarship.

Through recruitment programs such as the Ambassador Program, Duck Preview, and Duck Days and orientation and transition events such as IntroDUCKtion, Oregon Migrations, Week of Welcome, and the Welcome to the Flock series, Student Orientation Programs serves approximately 100,000 visitors, prospective students, new students, and families. Additionally, through the Department's outreach efforts, more than 100,000 Oregonians learn about the University through community-based festivals, events, and educational programs throughout the state of Oregon.

The department employs nearly 150 student staff each year, fostering skill and experience development, in an ongoing student development effort. Department staff and students conduct their work in a fast-paced, dynamic, highly collaborative environment in a variety of settings.

Position Summary

The essential function of the Coordinator for Transition Programs is to supervise a growing student staff dedicated to transfer student recruitment, orientation, and transition. The Coordinator serves in a leadership role in transfer student IntroDUCKtion events, transition activities, and assessment. The position coordinates Oregon Migration, Week of Welcome events, and Winter Warm-Up events and will reactivate the Week of Welcome student volunteer program to support signature events.

This Coordinator will have a significant impact on the orientation and transition of students at the University by redesigning, maintaining, and assessing online community courses each term in collaboration with partner offices. The Coordinator supports programs and services that connect students to the University using intentional student development and enrollment transition theories. In addition, the Coordinator plays an integral role in the development of students employed within Student Orientation Programs; supervision and advising of student staff includes staff development and evaluation. The position will provide staffing and logistical support for mid-year orientation programs and provide staffing support as needed for first-year, in-person IntroDUCKtion events.

This position supervises 30-35 student employees; 60% of the incumbent’s time will be devoted to student supervision. The Coordinator will plan, assign, and approve work, address and carry out performance issues, respond to grievances, prepare and complete evaluations, and hire/terminate student employees.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of skills, experience, and education.

• Two years’ experience hiring, training, and supervising student employees.

• Two years’ work experience in higher education administration, enrollment management, student affairs, or a related field. Graduate-level work applies.

Professional Competencies

• Ability to support and execute large-scale programs.

• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, planning, and presentation skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

• Ability to work in a dynamic, highly collaborative, team-oriented environment.

• Commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity, including the ability to communicate and work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in higher education administration, student affairs, or a related field.

• Experience with undergraduate orientation, transition, and retention programs.

• Demonstrated experience enhancing student retention.

• Spanish language skills desired.

FLSA Exempt: Yes

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background inquiry.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visithttp://hr.uoregon.edu/careers/about-benefits.

The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply, and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us atuocareers@uoregon.eduor 541-346-5112.

UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, Office of Civil Rights Compliance, or to the Office for Civil Rights. Contact information, related policies, and complaint procedures are listed on the statement of non-discrimination (http://studentlife.uoregon.edu/nondiscrimination) .

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Advertised: January 31, 2024 Pacific Standard Time

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