Coordinator of First-year Engagement and Transition Programs - Mansfield campus
About The Position
The Ohio State University invites applications for a Coordinator of First-year Engagement and Transition Programs at its Mansfield campus. The Coordinator develops, implements, and assesses co-curricular initiatives that promote student belonging, engagement, and successful transition to the university. The role focuses on targeted student populations, strategic partnerships, and high-impact student engagement experiences that complement the academic work of the First-Year Experience program. The Coordinator teaches sections of EXP 1100, leads development and implementation of Buckeyes FIRST, and creates programming, networking opportunities, and support initiatives for first-generation students. The position also provides individual student coaching, coordinates campus resource connections, and assesses program outcomes. The role serves as a point person for Say Yes students and develops programming, workshops, cohort experiences, and support structures for identified student populations. The Coordinator collaborates with campus partners to create engagement opportunities throughout the academic year and promotes student connection, resource utilization, and persistence. The position is also the primary liaison between First Year Experience and Admissions, collaborating on recruitment, orientation, new-student transition, and onboarding initiatives, as well as programming to support students changing campuses to Columbus. The position is based at Ovalwood Hall on the Mansfield campus and is a regular, 40-hour-per-week, first-shift position. Final candidates are subject to a successful background check; a drug screen or physical may be required after an offer.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
- Two years of relevant experience required.
Nice To Haves
- Two to four years of relevant experience preferred.
- Experience in student affairs, first-year experience, student success, or higher education programming.
- Knowledge of student development and retention practices.
- Strong event-planning and partnership-building skills.
Responsibilities
- Teach five sections of EXP 1100 in the autumn semester and one section in the spring semester.
- Lead the development and implementation of Buckeyes FIRST.
- Create programming, networking opportunities, and support initiatives for first-generation students.
- Provide one-on-one coaching to students.
- Coordinate connections to campus resources.
- Assess program outcomes and recommend improvements.
- Serve as the point person for Say Yes students.
- Develop programming and support structures for identified student populations.
- Develop workshops and events that complement first-year student learning and development.
- Collaborate with campus partners to create scalable engagement opportunities throughout the academic year.
- Promote student connection, resource utilization, and persistence.
- Coordinate cohort experiences designed to foster belonging and campus engagement.
- Serve as the primary liaison between First Year Experience and Admissions.
- Collaborate on recruitment, orientation, and new-student transition events.
- Support onboarding initiatives for incoming students and families.
- Develop programming to support successful campus change to Columbus in conjunction with the campus advising team.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
