ORIENTATION COORDINATOR

UWMIL University of Wisconsin Milwaukee; United States; On-site; USD 49,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Orientation and Transition Coordinator at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee will lead the development and coordination of orientation and transition experiences to support new students’ integration into the campus community.

You will manage both in-person and online curricula, collaborate with housing and student involvement teams, and evaluate programs to improve student success outcomes. Salary is commensurate with experience and the range listed in the job posting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher required.
• Experience working with a diverse student population and/or event management.
• Experience mentoring, supervising, and training student employees and/or families/supporters.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and continuous improvement of orientation and transition programs.
• Manage sequencing of orientation curriculum both in-person and online, including communications and digital content.
• Cultivate partnerships with campus departments and community organizations to support onboarding.
• Assess orientation programs by collecting and reporting data for improvement and student success.
• Coordinate with campus services to fulfill accommodation requests for in-person programs.

Skills

Event management

Mentoring / supervision

Diversity & inclusion experience

Education

Bachelor's degree (or higher)

Job description

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Position Title

ORIENTATION COORDINATOR

Job Category

Academic Staff

Employment Type

Regular

Job Profile

Student Affairs Program Specialist

Job Duties

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions (OUA) leads the university's efforts to recruit and enroll new undergraduate students. Our work spans engaging prospective students through outreach and events, hosting on-campus visits, managing the full admissions process, and coordinating new student orientation and transition programs. Over the past three admission cycles, OUA has experienced significant transformation and momentum. Since 2021, we've seen a substantial rise in applications and admissions, resulting in increased new student enrollment and a stronger, more diverse incoming class.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Writes, edits, and publishes content for various communication projects and marketing platforms to align with strategic initiatives and established communication campaigns
• Organizes student-focused programming and resources to promote new and ongoing educational initiatives
• Serves as a subject matter expert regarding student affairs to internal and external stakeholders
• Generates and analyzes reports of curricular and unit outcomes
• Creates and maintains schedules, logistics, and resources for one or multiple student affairs programs, activities, and/or services

Job Summary

The Orientation and Transition Coordinator will support the University of Wisconsin System and UW-Milwaukee (UWM) enrollment goals by coordinating onboarding experiences aimed at supporting new UWM students’ integration into the institutional community.

Major Responsibilities

• Lead the development, coordination, and continuous improvement of orientation and transition programs, ensuring content is engaging, student-centered, and aligned with institutional goals.
• Manage sequencing of orientation and transition curriculum in-person and online, including communications, digital content, videos, webinars, ZeeMee engagement, and other transition resources.
• Cultivate and maintain collaborative partnerships with campus departments and community organizations to support a comprehensive student onboarding and transition experience.
• Support the assessment and evaluation of orientation and transition programs by collecting, analyzing, and reporting data to inform continuous improvement and student success outcomes.
• Coordinate with the Accessibility Resource Center and Dining and Retail Services to fulfill student accommodation requests for in-person programs.
• Collaborate with University Housing and Student Involvement to coordinate Fall Welcome staffing needs.
• May support student employee training and supervision

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or higher)
• Experience working with a diverse student population and/or event management
• Experience with mentoring, supervision, leadership, and/or training/development of student employees and/or families/supporters.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with New Student Programs/Orientation, Transition programming, Student Leadership Development or Student Activities in a higher education setting
• Outstanding written communication skills (as demonstrated by evaluation of application materials)
• Experience utilizing Slate or a similar Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system
• Experience collaborating with partners and stakeholders campus-wide on curriculum development and facilitation of content
• Experience working with prospective student families, supporters, and guests

Target Salary Range

Commensurate with experience $49,000 - $52,000 (Final salary offer will be determined based on qualifications and experience)

Deadline

12/13/2026 at 11:59 pm

Contact Information

Suha Omari [e-mail]

Reasonable Accommodations

Pursuant to university policy, UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact [e-mail] or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials

UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin's Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin's Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of "final candidates" and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

CBC and Reference Check Policy

Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)

For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/, or call UWM's Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at [phone] for a paper copy.

Employment Authorization

In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

UWM Overview

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is Wisconsin's second-largest university, with a unique dual mission of access and research to provide high-quality education for students from all backgrounds. UWM is one of 187 top research universities recognized as "R1" by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. At UWM, we are committed to creating positive employee experiences, so our team members are able to thrive and excel in their work.

UWM Benefits

UWM offers a comprehensive benefits package and contributes toward the cost of several benefit plans. Employees with a qualifying position also receive an extensive leave package including vacation, sick leave (with no expiration), personal holiday, and paid legal holidays. Please visit this link to view summary benefits information (Compensation figures are for example purposes only).