Senior Transition Programs Lead for New Student Onboarding

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability programs

Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidys

Tuition reduction for employee and fam

Retirement plans

Access to recreation and cultural活动

And more

Job summary

University of Arizona in Tucson is seeking a Senior Coordinator for Transition Programs to plan and lead Destination Arizona, Wildcat Welcome, and related initiatives that support student success and belonging. You will partner with academic colleges, Enrollment Management, and campus partners to design engaging transition experiences and ensure learning outcomes are met.

The role emphasizes staff supervision, program evaluation, and collaboration across departments to continuously improve

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Staff supervision

Program planning

Campus collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

5 years of relevant work experience

Job description

University of Arizona in Tucson is seeking a Senior Coordinator for Transition Programs to plan and lead Destination Arizona, Wildcat Welcome, and related initiatives that support student success and belonging. You will partner with academic colleges, Enrollment Management, and campus partners to design engaging transition experiences and ensure learning outcomes are met.

The role emphasizes staff supervision, program evaluation, and collaboration across departments to continuously improve