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Position Title:
ORIENTATION COORDINATOR
Job Category:
Academic Staff
Employment Type:
Regular
Job Profile:
Student Affairs Program Specialist
Job Duties:
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions (OUA) leads the university’s efforts to recruit and enroll new undergraduate students. Our work spans engaging prospective students through outreach and events, hosting on-campus visits, managing the full admissions process, and coordinating new student orientation and transition programs. Over the past three admission cycles, OUA has experienced significant transformation and momentum. Since 2021, we’ve seen a substantial rise in applications and admissions, resulting in increased new student enrollment and a stronger, more diverse incoming class.
Key Job Responsibilities:
Writes, edits, and publishes content for various communication projects and marketing platforms to align with strategic initiatives and established communication campaigns
Organizes student-focused programming and resources to promote new and ongoing educational initiatives
Serves as a subject matter expert regarding student affairs to internal and external stakeholders
Generates and analyzes reports of curricular and unit outcomes
Creates and maintains schedules, logistics, and resources for one or multiple student affairs programs, activities, and/or services
Job Summary:
The Orientation and Transition Coordinator will support the University of Wisconsin System and UW-Milwaukee (UWM) enrollment goals by coordinating onboarding experiences aimed at supporting new UWM students’ integration into the institutional community.
Major Responsibilities:
Lead the development, coordination, and continuous improvement of orientation and transition programs, ensuring content is engaging, student-centered, and aligned with institutional goals.
Manage sequencing of orientation and transition curriculum in-person and online, including communications, digital content, videos, webinars, ZeeMee engagement, and other transition resources.
Cultivate and maintain collaborative partnerships with campus departments and community organizations to support a comprehensive student onboarding and transition experience.
Support the assessment and evaluation of orientation and transition programs by collecting, analyzing, and reporting data to inform continuous improvement and student success outcomes.
Coordinate with the Accessibility Resource Center and Dining and Retail Services to fulfill student accommodation requests for in-person programs.
Collaborate with University Housing and Student Involvement to coordinate Fall Welcome staffing needs. May support student employee training and supervision
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree (or higher)
Experience working with a diverse student population and/or event management
Experience with mentoring, supervision, leadership, and/or training/development of student employees and/or families/supporters.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with New Student Programs/Orientation, Transition programming, Student Leadership Development or Student Activities in a higher education setting
Outstanding written communication skills (as demonstrated by evaluation of application materials)
Experience utilizing Slate or a similar Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system
Experience collaborating with partners and stakeholders campus-wide on curriculum development and facilitation of content
Experience working with prospective student families, supporters, and guests
Target Salary Range: Commensurate with experience
$49,000 - $52,000 (Final salary offer will be determined based on qualifications and experience)
Deadline:
12/13/2026 at 11:59 pm
How to Apply:
Interested candidates must submit the following at the time of application:
-Cover Letter addressing each of the required and preferred…