Senior Coordinator, New Student Transition Programs

University of Arizona; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 59,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reduction

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

The University of Arizona is seeking a Senior Coordinator for Transition Programs to plan and lead Destination Arizona, Wildcat Welcome, and related undergraduate transition initiatives on the Tucson campus. This role focuses on student success, belonging, and meaningful engagement with the university.

You will supervise professional and student staff, build campus partnerships, and ensure programs align with learning outcomes while advancing orientation and onboarding experiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience coordinating orientation, transition, student engagement, or related programs.

Responsibilities

• Leads planning, implementation, and improvement of Destination Arizona and Wildcat Welcome.
• Develops engaging experiences that support student success, belonging, and connection to the university community.
• Ensures programs align with learning outcomes, student success goals, and organizational priorities.
• Evaluates student needs, emerging trends, and program outcomes to strengthen program effectiveness.
• Recommends and implements program enhancements that improve student engagement and transition outcomes.
• Leads the coordination and implementation of assigned transition programs and initiatives.
• Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with academic colleges, Enrollment Management, Student Affairs, and campus partners.
• Manages program timelines, communications, logistics, and implementation plans.
• Supports institutional goals related to student engagement, belonging, persistence, and student success through effective program delivery.
• Contributes to the successful delivery of department-wide orientation, transition, and onboarding experiences.

Skills

Program planning

Student engagement

Staff supervision

Partnership building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Posting Number

req27508

Department

Orientation and NST

Department Website Link

https://enrollmentmanagement.arizona.edu/

Location

Tucson Campus

Address

Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The Senior Coordinator for Transition Programs is responsible for the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of assigned undergraduate transition programs and initiatives within Orientation and New Student Transitions. The position serves as the primary program lead for Destination Arizona and Wildcat Welcome, supporting student success and meaningful engagement with the University of Arizona.

The Senior Coordinator develops and implements high-impact transition experiences that support student success and foster connection to the university community. The position oversees program planning, campus partnerships, student leader development, and operational implementation while ensuring programs align with departmental learning outcomes and student success goals. The Senior Coordinator supervises professional and student staff and contributes to the ongoing enhancement of transition programs and initiatives.

Orientation and New Student Transitions advances the University of Arizona's commitment to Success for Every Student by creating transformative entry experiences for undergraduate students. Serving students, families, academic units, and campus partners, the department designs and delivers orientation and transition programs that foster belonging, academic readiness, and confidence in navigating the university's academic and support systems. Through innovation, collaboration, and service excellence, the department strives to create seamless transition experiences that connect students to the people, resources, and opportunities that define the Arizona experience. With clarity and connection, students develop the confidence to navigate their university journey and establish their pathway to success.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include

• health, dental, and vision insurance plans


• life insurance and disability programs


• paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays


• U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members


• retirement plans


• access to U of A recreation and cultural activities


• and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Leads the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of Destination Arizona, Wildcat Welcome, and assigned transition initiatives.


• Develops engaging and impactful experiences that support student success, belonging, and connection to the university community.


• Ensures programs align with departmental learning outcomes, student success goals, and organizational priorities.


• Evaluates student needs, emerging trends, and program outcomes to strengthen program effectiveness.


• Recommends and implements program enhancements that improve student engagement and transition outcomes.


• Leads the coordination and implementation of assigned transition programs and initiatives.


• Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with academic colleges, Enrollment Management, Student Affairs, and campus partners.


• Coordinates the integration of campus resources, services, and engagement opportunities into transition experiences.


• Manages program timelines, communications, logistics, and implementation plans.


• Supports institutional goals related to student engagement, belonging, persistence, and student success through effective program delivery.


• Contributes to the successful delivery of department-wide orientation, transition, and onboarding experiences, including support of programs and initiatives outside assigned areas of responsibility.


• May Supervises professional and student staff.


• Assists with the recruitment, training, and mentoring of student leaders and student employees.


• Provides guidance, coaching, and support to staff and student leaders responsible for program implementation.


• Creates an inclusive and supportive environment that promotes leadership development, learning, and service excellence.


• Establishes processes, expectations, and training opportunities that support effective program delivery and student employee success.


• Supports departmental assessment initiatives and program evaluation efforts.


• Utilizes participant feedback, program outcomes, and assessment findings to inform program enhancements and operational improvements.


• Contributes to the collection, analysis, and communication of program results.


• Performs other duties as assigned in support of Orientation and New Student Transitions, Enrollment Management, and university initiatives.


• Participates in committees, workgroups, project teams, and special assignments that support student success and institutional priorities.


• Engages with professional development opportunities, emerging trends, and best practices related to orientation, transition, and student success.


• Builds and maintains collaborative relationships that support effective program delivery, student success, and organizational effectiveness.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge and use of principles, theories and concepts of a job function.


• Complete knowledge of all job functions and the broad industry best practices, techniques and standards.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Educational Leadership, or a related field.


• Experience coordinating orientation, transition, bridge, first-year experience, student engagement, or student success programs.


• Experience supervising student employees and/or professional staff.


• Experience designing and implementing large-scale programs, events, or initiatives.


• Experience building collaborative relationships across departments and stakeholder groups.


• Experience utilizing assessment and participant feedback to improve programs and services.


• Active involvement in professional organizations related to orientation, transition, student affairs, or student success.

FLSA

Exempt

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week

40

Job FTE

1.0

Work Calendar

Fiscal

Job Category

Student Services

Benefits Eligible

Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay

$59,404 - $74,254

Compensation Type

salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade

8

Compensation Guidance

The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.
The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.

Career Stream and Level

PC3

Job Family

Student Support

Job Function

Student Services

Type of criminal background check required:

Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies

1

Target Hire Date

12/7/2026

Contact Information for Candidates

Kris Peabody | [e-mail]

Open Date

11/5/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

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In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses.Thesereports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at [e-mail].