Coordinator, New Start

The University of Arizona•Tucson, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Coordinator for New Start supports the implementation and ongoing success of the University of Arizona’s signature summer bridge program. New Start is a residential experience that helps incoming students build academic confidence and college readiness, form meaningful connections, and transition successfully to university life. The Coordinator works closely with the Senior Coordinator on program planning, participant recruitment and engagement, student leader development, and operational implementation. The role helps deliver an intensive experience integrating academic preparation, peer mentoring, campus engagement, and transition support. The Coordinator provides direct student service, coordinates program operations, and collaborates with campus partners to promote belonging, engagement, academic readiness, and student success. The position is part of Orientation and New Student Transitions, which creates undergraduate orientation and transition experiences for students, families, academic units, and campus partners. The department seeks to foster belonging, academic readiness, and confidence navigating university systems and resources. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position at the University of Arizona’s Tucson campus. The position is exempt and works 40 hours per week. Visa sponsorship is not available. The target hire date is November 23, 2026.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
General knowledge and use of principles, theories, and concepts; competency in job functions and a general understanding of industry practices, techniques, and standards.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Educational Leadership, or a related field.
Experience supporting bridge programs, orientation programs, transition initiatives, student success programs, or residential student experiences.
Experience working directly with college students in a higher education environment.
Experience supporting the supervision, training, or development of student employees, peer mentors, or student leaders.
Experience coordinating programs, events, participant recruitment efforts, or initiatives involving multiple stakeholders.
Experience building collaborative relationships across departments and functional areas.
Experience using student feedback and assessment data to improve programs and services.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the implementation and day-to-day delivery of New Start programs, activities, and student experiences.
Support students by connecting them with resources, services, and opportunities that promote success.
Assist with participant recruitment, outreach, communications, and engagement in collaboration with Admissions and campus partners.
Assist with the development and implementation of educational, social, and transition-focused programming.
Respond to student questions, concerns, and needs while providing service and support.
Contribute to efforts that promote student belonging, engagement, academic readiness, and successful transition to the university.
Collect participant feedback and support program evaluation and continuous improvement.
Coordinate program logistics, communications, schedules, facilities, and operational processes.
Collaborate with campus partners, faculty, staff, and community stakeholders to support program implementation.
Assist with coordination of residential, academic, and co-curricular program components.
Support event planning, campus engagement opportunities, and special initiatives associated with New Start.
Contribute to department-wide orientation, transition, and onboarding experiences, including programs outside assigned areas of responsibility.
Support the Senior Coordinator with recruitment, training, development, and recognition of student leaders and student employees.
Provide day-to-day guidance and support to student leaders responsible for participant engagement and program implementation.
Assist with student leadership initiatives, training activities, and staff development experiences.
Promote leadership development, accountability, and service excellence among student employees.
Support a positive environment that encourages learning, engagement, and personal growth.
Perform other duties in support of Orientation and New Student Transitions, Enrollment Management, and university initiatives.
Participate in committees, workgroups, project teams, and special assignments supporting student success and institutional priorities.
Engage with professional development opportunities, emerging trends, and best practices related to orientation, transition, and student success.
Build and maintain collaborative relationships that support program delivery, student success, and organizational effectiveness.