Coordinator, New Start

University of Arizona; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 53,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability programs

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Tuition reduction for employee and fam

Retirement plans

Recreation and cultural activities

Job summary

The University of Arizona seeks a Coordinator for New Start to support program planning, recruitment, engagement, and operational delivery for a comprehensive residential summer bridge experience. You will work with campus partners to promote belonging, readiness, and student success.

This role emphasizes direct student service, leadership development of student staff, and collaboration across divisions to ensure a seamless transition for incoming students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Educational Leadership, or a related field.
• Experience supporting bridge programs, orientation programs, transition initiatives, student success programs, or residential student experiences.
• Experience working directly with college students in a higher education environment.
• Experience supporting the supervision, training, or development of student employees, peer mentors, or student leaders.
• Experience coordinating programs, events, participant recruitment efforts, or initiatives involving multiple stakeholders.
• Experience building collaborative relationships across departments and functional areas.
• Experience utilizing student feedback and assessment data to improve programs and services.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the implementation and day-to-day delivery of New Start programs, activities, and student experiences.
• Supports students throughout the New Start experience by connecting them with resources, services, and opportunities that promote success.
• Assists with participant recruitment, outreach, communications, and engagement efforts in collaboration with Admissions and other campus partners.
• Assists with the development and implementation of educational, social, and transition-focused programming.
• Responds to student questions, concerns, and needs while providing exceptional service and support.
• Contributes to efforts that promote student belonging, engagement, academic readiness, and successful transition to the university.
• Collects participant feedback and supports program evaluation efforts to inform continuous improvement.
• Coordinates program logistics, communications, schedules, facilities, and operational processes that support program delivery.
• Collaborates with campus partners, faculty, staff, and community stakeholders to support the implementation of New Start.
• Assists with the coordination of residential, academic, and co‑curricular components of the program.
• Supports event planning, campus engagement opportunities, and special initiatives associated with New Start.
• Contributes to the successful delivery of department‑wide orientation, transition, and onboarding experiences, including support of programs and initiatives outside assigned areas of responsibility.
• Supports the Senior Coordinator in the recruitment, training, development, and recognition of student leaders and student employees.
• Provides day-to-day guidance and support to student leaders responsible for participant engagement and program implementation.
• Assists with the coordination of student leadership initiatives, training activities, and staff development experiences.
• Promotes leadership development, accountability, and service excellence among student employees.
• Supports a positive environment that encourages learning, engagement, and personal growth.
• Performs other duties as assigned in support of Orientation and New Student Transitions, Enrollment Management, and university initiatives.
• Participates in committees, workgroups, project teams, and special assignments that support student success and institutional priorities.
• Engages with professional development opportunities, emerging trends, and best practices related to orientation, transition, and student success.
• Builds and maintains collaborative relationships that support effective program delivery, student success, and organizational effectiveness.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Location Tucson Campus

Address Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The Coordinator for New Start supports the implementation and ongoing success of New Start, one of the University of Arizona's signature transition programs. For more than 50 years, New Start has supported incoming students in building academic confidence, strengthening college readiness, developing meaningful connections, and successfully transitioning to university life through a comprehensive residential summer bridge experience.

The Coordinator works closely with the Senior Coordinator to support program planning, participant recruitment and engagement, student leader development, and operational implementation. The position contributes to the delivery of an intensive student experience that integrates academic preparation, peer mentoring, campus engagement, and transition support. Through direct service to students, coordination of program operations, and collaboration with campus partners, the Coordinator helps create an environment that promotes belonging, engagement, academic readiness, and student success.

Orientation and New Student Transitions advances the University of Arizona's commitment to Success for Every Student by creating transformative entry experiences for undergraduate students. Serving students, families, academic units, and campus partners, the department designs and delivers orientation and transition programs that foster belonging, academic readiness, and confidence in navigating the university's academic and support systems. Through innovation, collaboration, and service excellence, the department strives to create seamless transition experiences that connect students to the people, resources, and opportunities that define the Arizona experience. With clarity and connection, students develop the confidence to navigate their university journey and establish their pathway to success.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include:

• health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• life insurance and disability programs
• paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members
• retirement plans
• access to U of A recreation and cultural activities
• more!

The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinates the implementation and day-to-day delivery of New Start programs, activities, and student experiences.
• Supports students throughout the New Start experience by connecting them with resources, services, and opportunities that promote success.
• Assists with participant recruitment, outreach, communications, and engagement efforts in collaboration with Admissions and other campus partners.
• Assists with the development and implementation of educational, social, and transition-focused programming.
• Responds to student questions, concerns, and needs while providing exceptional service and support.
• Contributes to efforts that promote student belonging, engagement, academic readiness, and successful transition to the university.
• Collects participant feedback and supports program evaluation efforts to inform continuous improvement.
• Coordinates program logistics, communications, schedules, facilities, and operational processes that support program delivery.
• Collaborates with campus partners, faculty, staff, and community stakeholders to support the implementation of New Start.
• Assists with the coordination of residential, academic, and co‑curricular components of the program.
• Supports event planning, campus engagement opportunities, and special initiatives associated with New Start.
• Contributes to the successful delivery of department‑wide orientation, transition, and onboarding experiences, including support of programs and initiatives outside assigned areas of responsibility.
• Supports the Senior Coordinator in the recruitment, training, development, and recognition of student leaders and student employees.
• Provides day-to-day guidance and support to student leaders responsible for participant engagement and program implementation.
• Assists with the coordination of student leadership initiatives, training activities, and staff development experiences.
• Promotes leadership development, accountability, and service excellence among student employees.
• Supports a positive environment that encourages learning, engagement, and personal growth.
• Performs other duties as assigned in support of Orientation and New Student Transitions, Enrollment Management, and university initiatives.
• Participates in committees, workgroups, project teams, and special assignments that support student success and institutional priorities.
• Engages with professional development opportunities, emerging trends, and best practices related to orientation, transition, and student success.
• Builds and maintains collaborative relationships that support effective program delivery, student success, and organizational effectiveness.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• General knowledge and use of principles, theories and concepts. Is competent in all job functions and has general understanding of the industry practices, techniques and standards.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Educational Leadership, or a related field.
• Experience supporting bridge programs, orientation programs, transition initiatives, student success programs, or residential student experiences.
• Experience working directly with college students in a higher education environment.
• Experience supporting the supervision, training, or development of student employees, peer mentors, or student leaders.
• Experience coordinating programs, events, participant recruitment efforts, or initiatives involving multiple stakeholders.
• Experience building collaborative relationships across departments and functional areas.
• Experience utilizing student feedback and assessment data to improve programs and services.

FLSA Exempt

Full Time/Part Time Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week 40

Job FTE 1.0

Work Calendar Fiscal

Job Category Student Services

Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay $53,039 - $66,299

Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade 7

Compensation Guidance The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.
The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator .

Career Stream and Level PC2

Job Family Student Support

Job Function Student Services

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

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