Coordinator of First-year Engagement and Transition Programs - Mansfield campus

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Mansfield invites applications for the Coordinator of First-year Engagement and Transition Programs. The role develops and assesses co-curricular initiatives that promote student belonging and successful transition, with a focus on partnerships and high-impact engagement experiences that complement the First-Year Experience program.

The position leads Buckeyes FIRST, targets Say Yes students, and collaborates with Admissions to support recruitment, orientation, and new

Qualifications

• Experience in student affairs, first-year experience, student success, or higher education programming.
• Knowledge of student development and retention practices.
• Strong event planning and partnership-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach EXP 1100 sections (AU 5 and SP 1).
• Lead development and implementation of Buckeyes FIRST and related student success initiatives.
• Coordinate targeted programs for identified student populations and promote belonging.
• Collaborate with Admissions and campus partners to support recruitment, orientation and new student transitions.
• Develop programming to support campus change to Columbus in coordination with campus advising.

Skills

Student affairs

First-year programs

Event planning

Partnership building

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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Job Title: Coordinator of First-year Engagement and Transition Programs - Mansfield campus
Department: Mansfield | Academic Instruction

The Ohio State University invites applications for the position of Coordinator of First-year Engagement and Transition Programs at the Mansfield campus. The Coordinator of First-Year Engagement and Transition Programs develops, implements, and assesses co-curricular initiatives that promote student belonging, engagement, and successful transition to the university. The position focuses on targeted student populations, strategic partnerships, and high-impact student engagement experiences that complement the academic work of the First-Year Experience program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching EXP 1100

Teach 5 sections of EXP 1100 in the AU semester

Teach 1 section to EXP 1100 in SP semester

Student Success

Lead development and implementation of Buckeyes FIRST.

Create programming, networking opportunities, and support initiatives for first-generation students.

Provide one-on-one coaching to students

Coordinate campus resource connections.

Assess program outcomes and recommend improvements.

Targeted Population Initiatives and Programming for Student Success

Serve as point person for Say Yes students.

Develop programming and support structures for identified student populations.

Develop workshops and events that complement first-year student learning and development.

Collaborate with campus partners to create scalable engagement opportunities throughout the academic year.

Promote student connection, resource utilization, and persistence.

Coordinate cohort experiences designed to foster belonging and campus engagement.

Partnerships: Admissions, Transition, and Campus Change

Serve as primary liaison between First Year Experience and Admissions.

Collaborate on recruitment, orientation, and new student transition events.

Support onboarding initiatives for incoming students and families.

Develop programming to support successful campus change to Columbus, in conjunction with campus advising team.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in student affairs, first-year experience, student success, or higher education programming.

Knowledge of student development, and retention practices.

Strong event planning and partnership-building skills.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. 2 years of relevant experience required. 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.

Additional Information:

The Ohio State University at Mansfield offered its first classes in 1958. The Mansfield campus sits on 640 acres and shares the campus with North Central State College. The campus is a thriving model for sustainability and environmental/natural resources experiential education and hands-on research. The campus has a 20-acre sugar bush used for maple syrup production; vernal pools, pine plantations, wetlands, and stream heads; and an ecolab collaboration with the School of Environment and Natural Resources. The two institutions have their own administrative leadership and governance structure, but partner through several shared services, including security, campus recreation, facilities, and several student events and programs.

Ohio State Mansfield currently enrolls 828 students who are taught and supported by 28 tenure track or tenured professors. The campus focuses on the success of a student academically (small class size; innovative instruction methods; undergraduate research opportunities; easy access to faculty and staff; new programs and facilities), but also the success of students as a person.

Location: Ovalwood Hall (0625) Position Type: Regular Scheduled Hours: 40 Shift: First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.