Enrollment & Orientation Advisor

Fairmont State University; Fairmont (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairmont State University in Fairmont, WV invites applications for an Academic Success Coordinator for Recruitment in the College of Liberal Arts. The role focuses on welcoming new students, supporting recruitment and onboarding, coordinating orientation, and providing academic advising and registration assistance to ensure smooth transitions into college life.

Under the Dean's supervision, you will work with Admissions, faculty, and campus partners, guiding students through university policies

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree, preferably in Higher Education or related field.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Admissions Team liaison to ensure excellent on-boarding experience and service for new students.
• Attends on-campus recruitment events such as Day on Campus and Maroon and White Day.
• Travels to designated off-campus recruitment events.
• Assist with advising and registration of Dual Enrollment students.
• Oversee designing, ordering, and maintaining college-wide and program-specific recruitment materials and resources.
• Create and maintain Dual Enrollment communication plan for students and faculty.
• Maintain strong working relationships with various departments across campus.
• Provide general support for enrollment, retention, and engagement efforts within College of Liberal Arts.
• Assist with processing advising forms for students.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Master’s Degree in Higher Education or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Fairmont State University in Fairmont, WV invites applications for an Academic Success Coordinator for Recruitment in the College of Liberal Arts. The role focuses on welcoming new students, supporting recruitment and onboarding, coordinating orientation, and providing academic advising and registration assistance to ensure smooth transitions into college life.

Under the Dean's supervision, you will work with Admissions, faculty, and campus partners, guiding students through university policies