Orientation & Welcome Week Coordinator (Temp)

amda; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

AMDA College of the Performing Arts, located at its Los Angeles campus, seeks an Orientation Support Specialist to provide temporary operational support for student orientation, move-in, and Welcome Week. This in-person role collaborates with campus leadership to plan communications, logistics, schedules, and event execution for incoming students and families.

The temporary appointment runs from September 14 through October 30, 2026, with 20–29 hours per week during preparation and up to 40

Qualifications

• Experience in event coordination, orientation support, Student Affairs, higher education, or a related area preferred.
• Experience working with students or supporting onboarding programs preferred.
• Strong organizational and event-coordination skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer-service skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• 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 the planning and coordination of orientation schedules, activities, and logistics.
• Support communications to incoming students and families regarding orientation requirements, schedules, and campus information.
• Coordinate orientation materials, supplies, signage, and event preparation.
• Support orientation check-in, move-in, and student arrival processes.
• Assist with the 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

Orientation support

Student Affairs

Onboarding

Organization

Communication

Customer service

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Cross-campus collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

AMDA College of the Performing Arts, located at its Los Angeles campus, seeks an Orientation Support Specialist to provide temporary operational support for student orientation, move-in, and Welcome Week. This in-person role collaborates with campus leadership to plan communications, logistics, schedules, and event execution for incoming students and families.

The temporary appointment runs from September 14 through October 30, 2026, with 20–29 hours per week during preparation and up to 40