Coordinator, New Student Orientation

Broward College; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Insurance

Retirement Options (FRS)

Wellness Program

Vacation/Paid Time Off

Winter and Spring Break Off

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Broward College's South Campus seeks a Coordinator, New Student Orientation to plan, schedule and implement NSO sessions, hire and train student leaders, and coordinate campus tours with the orientation team.

The role requires collaboration with advisors, tracking enrollment, updating materials, and developing engagement strategies; occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field.
• Four years of orientation experience at college level.
• Experience facilitating sessions for new students and parents.
• Equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise a 5-person orientation team.
• Coordinate NSO sessions across campuses.
• Develop strategies to increase engagement.
• Manage applications and training of staff.
• Maintain detailed orientation reports and CID scheduling.

Skills

Student engagement

New student orientation

Communication skills

Team leadership

Multi-cultural environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education

Tools

CID System

Microsoft Excel

Word

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.

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.

Benefits Package

We offer 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

Mon - Friday/Weekends/Varies

Hours Per Week

40

Posting End Date

Open Until Filled

Comments

To be considered for this position, a completed online employment application along with a resume and unofficial transcript(s) are required.

Designated Essential Personnel

No

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Position Classification

Professional Technical Staff (PTS)

Special Instructions to Applicant:

For positions requiring a degree, the official transcripts are required upon hire. An unofficial copy of the degree/transcript is acceptable during the application process and must be attached to the online application. If unable to attach the documentation, please email document to [e-mail] or fax to 954-201-7612, stating clearly the position name(s) and position number(s) the transcript is to be attached to.

Foreign Transcript: Transcripts issued outside of the United States require a equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the application deadline. All required documentation must be received on or before the job posting end date.

Please note that multiple documents can be uploaded in the "Resume/CV/Transcript/License/Certification" section of the application

Please refer to link with the instructions on how to submit an application with multiple documents.

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].

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.