Orientation & Retention Specialist

Bowie State; Bowie (MD); Presencial; USD 48 000 - 60 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Tuition remission

Paid holidays

Resumo da oferta

Bowie State University seeks a Transition and Retention Specialist to coordinate new student orientations and campus experiences. You will engage students via email, phone, in-person and virtual interactions to guide them through admissions to matriculation.

The role supports retention through comprehensive NSO management, campus tours, and leadership development of student leaders. Bachelor’s degree required; 12-month, grant-funded contingent II position.

Qualificações

• Knowledge of orientation program development and major campus program planning.
• Programs that are responsive to a diverse and multicultural environment.
• Experience with the CAS Standards in Higher Education.
• Ability to perform specialized clerical tasks and follow department policies.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate and manage all New Student Orientations (NSO) for freshman, transfer and families.
• Target orientation efforts for first-year, transfer, first generation, adult learners, veterans, and international students.
• Identify NSO Leaders and Bulldog Ambassadors for each academic year.
• Develop training programs for NSO leaders and ambassadors.
• Create program assessment plans for orientation, campus visits, and leaders.
• Oversee Campus Tours and welcome sessions for visitors.
• Plan day-to-day NSO, tours, and other transitional programs.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff and students across divisions to ensure success.
• Manage event registration, budgets, vendors, and related expenses.
• Supervise Orientation Leaders, ambassadors, student workers and volunteers.
• Manage the transition of newly accepted students through matriculation.

Conhecimentos

MS Word

MS Publisher

MS PowerPoint

MS Excel

Organizational skills

Project management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Event planning

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Bowie State University seeks a Transition and Retention Specialist to coordinate new student orientations and campus experiences. You will engage students via email, phone, in-person and virtual interactions to guide them through admissions to matriculation.

The role supports retention through comprehensive NSO management, campus tours, and leadership development of student leaders. Bachelor’s degree required; 12-month, grant-funded contingent II position.