First-Year Experience Lead & Orientation Coordinator

Utah-Valley-University; Orem (UT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Utah Valley University is seeking a Team Lead for First-Year Experience and Orientation to guide new students through orientation and transition activities. You will collaborate with students, campus partners, and Orientation Leaders to deliver welcoming, informative experiences that set the foundation for academic and personal growth.

The role combines event coordination, staff training, and program assessment in a mission-driven university environment, with emphasis on customer service and

Qualifications

• Associate degree or two years of related experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience in higher education or student support services.
• Spanish and multilingual proficiency is a plus.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple programs and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for First-Year Experience and Orientation initiatives.
• Coordinate orientation programs, trainings, resource fairs, welcome events, and first-year initiatives.
• Train and support Orientation Leaders and other student staff.
• Assist in developing, improving, and assessing first-year experience programs.
• Handle other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Event planning

Training

Education

Associate degree or 2 years related experience

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

University software systems

Job description

Utah Valley University is seeking a Team Lead for First-Year Experience and Orientation to guide new students through orientation and transition activities. You will collaborate with students, campus partners, and Orientation Leaders to deliver welcoming, informative experiences that set the foundation for academic and personal growth.

The role combines event coordination, staff training, and program assessment in a mission-driven university environment, with emphasis on customer service and