Orientation & Welcome Week Coordinator (Temp)

amda; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

AMDA College of the Performing Arts in New York City and Hollywood seeks an Orientation Support Specialist to provide temporary operational support for student orientation, move-in, and Welcome Week programming at the New York campus.

This in-person, temporary hourly role runs Sept 14–Oct 30, 2026, often scheduling 20–29 hours weekly, with potential up to 40 hours during peak periods. Responsibilities include planning, communications, logistics, check-in support, and post‑orientation activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience in event coordination, orientation support, Student Affairs, higher education, or related areas preferred.
• Experience working with students or onboarding programs preferred.
• Strong organizational and event‑coordination skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer‑service skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with 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 Welcome Week programming and student engagement events.
• Provide on‑site logistical support during orientation, move‑in, and Welcome Week activities.
• Assist with event setup, breakdown, and operational coordination.
• Maintain attendance records and orientation documentation.
• Assist with post‑orientation surveys, follow‑up, and assessment activities.
• Provide responsive and professional assistance to students, families, and campus colleagues.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Event coordination

Student affairs experience

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong organizational skills

Effective communication

Customer-service mindset

Multitasking能力

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

AMDA College of the Performing Arts in New York City and Hollywood seeks an Orientation Support Specialist to provide temporary operational support for student orientation, move-in, and Welcome Week programming at the New York campus.

This in-person, temporary hourly role runs Sept 14–Oct 30, 2026, often scheduling 20–29 hours weekly, with potential up to 40 hours during peak periods. Responsibilities include planning, communications, logistics, check-in support, and post‑orientation activities.