Coordinator, New Student Orientation

Broward College; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Broward College is seeking a Coordinator for New Student Orientation at the South Campus. You will plan and execute NSO sessions, hire and train student leaders, and coordinate campus tours with the orientation team and ambassadors.

Responsibilities include tracking enrollment, communicating with NSO coordinators, and developing strategies to engage students while supporting advisor caseload management.

Qualifications

• Experience planning and implementing college orientation programs.
• Ability to facilitate sessions for new students and parent orientation.
• Strong scheduling, training and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule and implement NSO sessions.
• Hire and train student leaders and assistants.
• Coordinate campus tours and engagement strategies.
• Maintain detailed reports on orientation sessions and enrollment.
• Collaborate with advisors to place students into NSO sessions.

Skills

Orientation program experience

Team leadership

Effective communication

Student engagement

Scheduling and planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in education, psychology, sociology, social work or related field

Tools

CID System

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Job Profile Summary

Under limited supervision, the Coordinator of New Student Orientation (NSO) will be responsible for the planning, scheduling and implementation of NSO sessions, hiring and training student leaders and assistants, and coordinating campus tours as needed with the orientation team and student ambassadors. This individual will coordinate reminder and follow up calls for NSO participants, track NSO enrollment numbers and contact students who miss their scheduled session. This position will assist with academic advisor caseload management by identifying students enrolled in courses who have missed their NSO. Coordinate classroom-use schedule and logistics (including technology requirements), update orientation material on a regular basis to ensure that all policies and procedures are current. In addition, the Coordinator will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to engage students in the orientation sessions, assist with enrollment-based initiatives at the campus, and develop and implement First Flight programming on the campus. Some travel may be required. This position allows eligible Veterans and their spouses to claim Veterans’ Preference pursuant to Florida Statute 295. Certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in the employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. Applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation at the time of submitting application. For information on obtaining a DD 214 visit http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/ or call 1-866-272-6272.

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree in education, psychology, sociology, social work or related field.

Minimum Experience/Training

Four years of experience working with new student orientation at the college level. Graduate Assistantship work will be acceptable. Knowledge of planning and implementing an orientation program. Experience facilitating sessions for new students, special populations of students, and developing and facilitating parent orientation sessions. An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.

Essential Functions

• Daily- 35%: Provides guidance and direction to 5 PT student orientation team members. This includes scheduling, hiring, training and team building sessions with the NSO team.
• Daily 15%: Communicates with other NSO Coordinators at Broward College to ensure that the sessions are all being facilitated properly on each campus.
• Monthly -10%: Coordinates, develops and implements strategies to increase engagement at the orientation sessions
• Semester Basis - 10%: Collects applications, screens prospective orientation team members, coordinates placement and training of orientation team and leadership development opportunities (SROW)
• Daily -15%: Maintains detailed reports on all orientation sessions, results from assessment and provides a summary of results.
• Monthly -15%: Checks room availability and schedules orientation sessions in the college Computer Integrated Database (CID) system, creating reference numbers and monitors enrollment of students in the NSO sessions. Works with advisors to ensure student placement into NSO sessions.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Experience working with students in an educational setting.
• Experience working with new student orientations.
• Computer literate with working knowledge of Word, Excel, and CID System.
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-ethnic/multi-cultural environment with students, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Experience planning and implementing programs and services, preferably at the community college setting.
• Must have the ability to prepare and deliver various accountability reports.
• Fully proficient in professional and functional standards and protocols of position
• General understanding of College's structure, policies and practices, and the impact on own area
• Expertise in understanding and following project plans, including the coordination of multiple resources and activities
• Ability to exchange information with individuals and collaborate and colleagues within the College as well as presentation skills
• Ability to interact and effectively communicate with employee and student populations.

Our Culture

At Broward College, our leaders embody a culture of competence, care, character, composure, and courage. We prioritize serving each other and our students through high-quality guidance, mutual respect, resilience, and fair, thoughtful decision-making, all while upholding the values of integrity, transparency, and honesty.

Broward College offers an exceptional benefits package, including, but not limited to:

• Affordable High Quality Healthcare Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Options - Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or the FRS Investment Plan
• Wellness Program
• Vacation/Paid Time Off
• Winter and Spring Break Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement are available to employees and family members

Job Title

Coordinator, New Student Orientation

Position Number

P0032902

Job Status

Full time Regular

Department

South Student Services Admissions

Location

South Campus

Pay Grade

714

Salary

$42,320 - $49,726 (Salary commensurate with education and experience)

Work Shift

First Shift

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday/Weekends/Varies

Hours Per Week

40

Posting End Date

Open Until Filled

Designated Essential Personnel

No

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Position Classification

Professional Technical Staff (PTS)

Disclaimer

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted of describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related education/experience beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Broward College reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the required background screening process.

Broward College uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 Form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

Broward College is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from eligible veterans and spouses of veterans, underrepresented groups, including minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. The College does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or any other legally protected classification. For inquiries regarding Title IX and the college’s non-discrimination policies, contact the Vice President for Talent and Culture at 954-201-7449, Broward College, 6400 NW 6th Way, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309. Applicants needing a reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact the Talent and Culture Department at [e-mail].