Orientation & Welcome Week Coordinator (Temp)

American Musical and Dramatic Academy; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

AMDA College of the Performing Arts in Los Angeles is seeking an Orientation Support Specialist to provide temporary operational support for student orientation, move-in, and Welcome Week. You will work closely with campus Student Affairs leadership to plan, coordinate, and execute logistics, communications, and events to create a welcoming experience for incoming students and families.

The temporary appointment runs from September 14 through October 30, 2026, and the position is fully in-person

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience in event coordination or higher education preferred.
• Experience supporting onboarding programs preferred.
• Strong organizational and event coordination skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer-service skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues across campus departments.
• Ability to remain flexible and responsive as operational needs change.
• Proficiency with standard office technology and communication platforms.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and coordination of orientation schedules, activities, and logistics.
• Support communications to incoming students and families regarding orientation requirements and campus information.
• Coordinate orientation materials, supplies, signage, and event preparation.
• Support orientation check-in, move-in, and student arrival processes.
• Assist with planning and coordination of Welcome Week programming and student engagement events.
• Provide on-site logistical support during orientation, move-in, and Welcome Week activities.
• Assist with event set-up, breakdown, and operational coordination.
• Maintain attendance records, participation tracking, and other orientation-related documentation.
• Assist with post-orientation surveys, follow-up, and assessment activities.
• Provide responsive and professional assistance to students, families, and campus colleagues.
• Perform other orientation-related duties as assigned during the temporary appointment.

Skills

Event coordination

Communication

Customer service

Organization

Multitasking

Flexibility

Office software

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

AMDA College of the Performing Arts in Los Angeles is seeking an Orientation Support Specialist to provide temporary operational support for student orientation, move-in, and Welcome Week. You will work closely with campus Student Affairs leadership to plan, coordinate, and execute logistics, communications, and events to create a welcoming experience for incoming students and families.

The temporary appointment runs from September 14 through October 30, 2026, and the position is fully in-person