Student Transition Coordinator

Baptist; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist University is seeking a dedicated Student Transition Coordinator to manage the onboarding and transition experience for first-time freshmen and transfers in Memphis, TN. The role reports to the Dean of Students and requires coordinating both virtual and in-person orientation activities, ensuring a cohesive first-year journey from admission through to completion.

The position involves collaboration with admissions, academic deans, and campus partners, overseeing communications,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• Master's degree preferred for advancement in higher education roles.
• Two (2) or more years in admissions, orientation, student support services or related higher education experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Dean of Students to plan and evaluate a comprehensive transition experience for entering undergraduate students.
• Coordinate development and execution of virtual and in-person orientation programs.
• Collaborate with admissions, academic deans, and campus partners to align programming with institutional goals.
• Serve as primary coordinator for transition communications, schedules, and programming for new students and families.
• Oversee all operational aspects of orientation and transition programs including logistics and staffing.
• Assess effectiveness of programs and share findings with leadership to enhance student experience.
• Ensure compliance with university policies related to student programming and onboarding.
• Support a welcoming, inclusive transition environment that fosters engagement, retention, and academic success.
• Work with Student Life Staff to implement student activities that support engagement and belonging.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Higher Education, Communication, Marketing, or related field

Master's degree in Higher Education, Communication, Marketing, or related field

Job description

*** This is role is fully on-site in Memphis, TN ***

Job Summary

The Student Transition Coordinator is responsible for the coordination and execution of first time freshman, transfers, and all transition points. In this role the Student Transition Coordinator iwill serve as the New Student Orientation Leader. Under the direction of the Dean of Students, ensuring a cohesive and supportive experience for undergraduate students from admission through the completion of their first year. Responsible for all functions 8 hours/day, 5 days/week. Incumbents are subject to hours beyond the normal workday, including weekends.

Job Responsibilities:

1. 1. Collaborate with the Dean of Students to plan, coordinate, implement and evaluate a comprehensive transition experience for all entering undergraduate students, both first – year and transfer students each trimester ensuring a seamless and supportive introduction to the University. This support will continue through the first year of the students’ education.
2. 2. Coordinate the development, organization, and execution of both virtual and in-person orientation programs that effectively prepare students for academic, social and campus life.
3. 3. Collaborate closely with the Dean of Students, Admissions, Academic Deans, and other campus partners to align transition programming with institutional goals and student success initiatives.
4. 4. Serve as the primary coordinator for transition-related communications, schedules, and programming, ensuring consistency, clarity, and timely delivery of information to new students and their families.
5. 5. Oversee all operational aspects of orientation and transition programs, including logistics, timelines staffing coordination, and resource management.
6. 6. Assess the effectiveness of transition and orientation programs through feedback, participation data, and outcomes, and share findings and recommendations with leadership to enhance student experience.
7. 7. Ensures compliance with university policies and procedures related to student programming and onboarding activities.
8. 8. Support a welcoming, inclusive, and student-centered transition environment that fosters engagement, retention, and academic success.
9. 9. Work closely with the Student Life Staff to develop, coordinate, and implement student activities that support new student engagement and belonging.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Minimum: Bachelors Degree in Higher Education, Communication, Marketing, or related field

Experience

Minimum: Two (2) or more years experience in admissions, orientation, student support services or related higher education experience.

Desired Qualifications

Master's Degree in Higher Education, Communication, Marketing, or related field.

Five (5) or more years experience in admissions, orientation, student support services or related higher education experience.