Campus Orientation & Transition Specialist

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 49,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee is seeking an Orientation Coordinator to lead onboarding experiences aimed at supporting new students' integration into campus life and the broader UW System enrollment goals. This full-time role coordinates orientation and transition programs, collaborates with campus departments, and uses data to inform improvements.

Strong communication and event-management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) required.
• Experience with diverse student populations and event management.
• Experience mentoring, supervising, leading, and training student employees and families.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and coordination of orientation and transition programs.
• Coordinate in-person and online curriculum sequencing, communications, and content.
• Build collaborative partnerships with campus departments and community organizations.
• Assess programs using data to inform continuous improvement and student success outcomes.
• Coordinate accommodations with Accessibility Resource Center and Dining/ Retail Services.
• Support Fall Welcome staffing and student employee training.

Skills

Mentoring

Supervision

Leadership

Training & development

Event management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee is seeking an Orientation Coordinator to lead onboarding experiences aimed at supporting new students' integration into campus life and the broader UW System enrollment goals. This full-time role coordinates orientation and transition programs, collaborates with campus departments, and uses data to inform improvements.

Strong communication and event-management skills are essential.