Orientation Specialist

Brandeis University; Waltham (MA); Presencial; USD 53.000 - 62.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Brandeis University in Massachusetts is seeking an energetic Orientation Specialist to oversee the Orientation Leader selection process, support summer Orientation program development, and contribute to retention initiatives for incoming first year and transfer students.

This live-on, full-time role requires driving with a license, 1–3 years of relevant experience, and involvement in duty rotation within the Department of Community Living. Pay range lies between $53,200 and $61,700.

Formación

• BA/BS required; MA/MS preferred with 1-3 years experience.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee recruitment, selection, and training for approximately 50 student Orientation Leaders.
• Coordinate Move-In Crew program including recruiting and managing student volunteers.
• Support orientation and first year program development and implementation including liaising with vendors, University Events, and campus partners.
• Selects, trains, advises, and evaluates 6-8 First Year Ambassadors and Transfer Ambassadors who work throughout the academic year.
• Serve as part of the Community Living Area Coordinator team, sharing in duty and on-call responsibilities.
• Support strategic planning, development of leadership programs, and student advising.
• Manage related program budgets.
• Support departmental programs and events and participate in divisional/university committees and initiatives as applicable.

Educación

BA/BS required/M.A./M.S. preferred

Herramientas

Driver's license

Descripción del empleo

Engage with students through initiatives for incoming first year and transfer students. Build leaders. Strengthen communities. At Brandeis University, we believe education extends far beyond the classroom. We are seeking an energetic, creative, and collaborative Orientation Specialist who will have oversight of the Orientation Leader selection process, support summer Orientation program development, and contributes to the overall retention and success initiatives for incoming first year and transfer students. The hiring range for this position is $53,200 - $61,700. This is a live-on position and will serve as part of the duty rotation for the Department of Community Living and will participate in cross-training opportunities to support this work.

What you will do:

• Oversee recruitment, selection, and training for approximately 50 student Orientation Leaders.
• Coordinate Move-In Crew program which includes recruiting and managing student volunteers to assist with first year move-in to the residence halls.
• Support orientation and first year program development and implementation including liaising with vendors, University Events, and campus partners.
• Selects, trains, advises, and evaluates 6-8 First Year Ambassadors and Transfer Ambassadors who work throughout the academic year to provide outreach, programming and support to new students.
• Serve as part of the Community Living Area Coordinator team, sharing in duty and on-call responsibilities.
• Support strategic planning, development of leadership programs, and student advising.
• Manage related program budgets.
• Support departmental programs and events and participate in divisional/university committees and initiatives as applicable.

Qualifications & Additional Information:

BA/BS required/M.A./M.S. preferred plus 1-3 years’ experience

Driver's license preferred to drive vans, community living vehicles, and golf carts; nights and weekend work required for community living and orientation programming.

Pay Range Disclosure The University's pay ranges represent a good faith estimate of what Brandeis reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of posting. The pay offered to a selected candidate during hiring will be based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience and education/training, internal peer equity, and applicable legal requirements.

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