Orientation & Transition Coordinator

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The Orientation and Transition Coordinator will support the University of Wisconsin System and UW-Milwaukee (UWM) enrollment goals by coordinating in-person onboarding experiences aimed at supporting all new UWM students’ integration into the institutional community. 
 
Summary of Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment, hiring, training, evaluation of all orientation and transition student staffing

• Support management of orientation and transition student staffing budget

• Engage in strategic enrollment initiatives by coordinating the logistics and staffing planning for in-person    and online onboarding experiences for all new UWM students with support from other staff on the orientation and transition team

• Support assessment of orientation and transition initiatives

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Serves as a subject matter expert regarding student affairs to internal and external stakeholders

• Generates and analyzes reports of curricular and unit outcomes

• Organizes student-focused programming and resources to promote new and ongoing educational initiatives

• Creates and maintains schedules, logistics, and resources for one or multiple student affairs programs, activities, and/or services

• Writes, edits, and publishes content for various communication projects and marketing platforms to align with strategic initiatives and established communication campaigns

Department: New Student Programs

Compensation: $45,000.00 - $52,000.00

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher, or commensurate work experience

• Experience working with a diverse student population and/or event management

• Experience with mentoring, supervision, leadership, and/or training/development of student employees

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with New Student Programs/Orientation, Transition programming, Student Leadership Development or Student Activities in a higher education setting

• Outstanding written communication skills (as demonstrated by evaluation of application materials)

• Experience coordinating logistically challenging programs with various partners and stakeholders

• Experience supporting organizational mission, values, goals, and objectives, as well as all local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

• Experience utilizing Slate or similar Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system

How to Apply:

Interested applicants are required to apply online and submit a resume and cover letter that addresses how their experience meets the qualifications of the position. PLEASE NOTE: resumes and cover letters will need to be uploaded to the same area in the application.

In instances where the Search and Screen is unable to ascertain from the candidates' application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they may be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.

Finalist candidate(s) being considered for hire will be required to provide three professional/supervisor references through an external reference checking tool. References will not be contacted prior to candidates being notified.

The last day to submit your application is Sunday, February 8.

Contact Information:

Alyssa Conrardy

ambc@uwm.edu

(414) 251-7276

Reasonable Accommodations
Pursuant to university policy, UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

CBC and Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
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Employment Authorization
In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.