Coordinator of Orientation and Transition Programs

North Carolina A&T State University

Greensboro (NC)

Hybrid

USD 52,000 - 68,000

Full time

8 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Accrued vacation and sick leave

Tuition benefits

Health benefits

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

North Carolina A&T State University is seeking a Coordinator of Orientation and Transition Programs to oversee planning, coordination, and assessment of new-student orientation and transition initiatives. The role supports student and family engagement, collaborates with campus partners, and ensures smooth logistics for programs and events.

The position emphasizes experience in higher education administration, capacity to train student leaders, manage registrations, and use information systems

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of professional experience in orientation, student activities, or related area; or equivalent combination.
Master’s degree in higher education, student affairs, counseling, education, public administration, or related discipline.
Experience coordinating new student orientation, transition, retention, or first-year programs.
Experience recruiting, training, advising, or supervising student leaders.
Experience coordinating large-scale programs or events.
Experience using student information, registration, or CRM systems.
Demonstrated ability to facilitate workshops and speak before large audiences.
Strong organizational, communication, customer-service, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Experience collaborating with university departments and external partners.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, implement, and assess programs that help new students and families transition to the university.
Coordinate orientation, transition programming, student-leader recruitment and development, family engagement, and first-year initiatives.
Assist with orientation registration, communications, logistics, and data collection; collaborate with the Director and campus partners.
Deliver organized, engaging, and student-centered transition experiences with various stakeholders.
Support new student programs through training and development of student leaders and staff.
Work with diverse campus partners to ensure timely execution and evaluation of programs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Problem-solving

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Student information systems

Registration systems

CRM systems

Job description

Coordinator of Orientation and Transition Programs

Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
Community Service Leave
Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
12 Paid Holidays
Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Campus Recreation Center Discount
University Bookstore Discount
and more

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

Classification Information

Classification Type

Classification Type EHRA

Position Overview

Primary Purpose of Position

The Coordinator of Orientation and Transition Programs supports the planning, coordination, implementation, and assessment of programs that assist new students and their families in successfully transitioning to North Carolina A&T State University. The position coordinates key operational and programmatic components of new student orientation, transition programming, student-leader recruitment and development, family engagement, and related first-year initiatives.

The Coordinator assists with orientation registration and communications, program logistics, student-leader training, campus partner coordination, and data collection. The position works collaboratively with the Director of Orientation and New Student Programs, departmental staff, student leaders, and university partners to deliver organized, engaging, and student-centered transition experiences.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The Office of New Student Programs is housed in the Division of Enrollment Management. New Student Programs strives to help new students make their transition to the university by familiarizing them with the campus and its resources, assisting in the development of skills necessary to make the adjustment to campus life and the Aggie community, increasing their confidence in their abilities to succeed, and instilling a positive outlook on their future as a student. In addition, New Student Programs works with parents (and families) to foster an environment of community support for students.

North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of professional experience in orientation, student activities, student leadership, enrollment management, student success, higher education administration, event coordination, or a related area; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

Master’s degree in higher education, student affairs, counseling, education, public administration, or a related discipline.

Experience coordinating new student orientation, transition, retention, or first-year programs.

Experience recruiting, training, advising, or supervising student leaders.

Experience coordinating large-scale programs or events.

Experience using student information, registration, communication, or customer relationship management systems.

Demonstrated ability to facilitate workshops and speak before large and unique audiences.

Strong organizational, communication, customer-service, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Experience collaborating with university departments and external partners.

Required License or Certification

Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.

Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)

Position Information

Working Title

Working Title Coordinator of Orientation and Transition Programs

Position Number

Position Number 000404

Recruitment Salary Range

Recruitment Salary Range Commensurate with education and experience

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Permanent - Full-time

Organizational Division

Organizational Division New Student Programs

Organizational Location

Organizational Location Assoc VP for Enrollment Mgmt

Organizational Unit

Organizational Unit New Student Programs

Posting Number

Posting Number EPA3210

Open Date

Open Date 09/16/2026

Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled

Open Until Filled Yes

Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending on the status of the search

Date Position Available

Date Position Available 10/1/2026