First-Year Transition Senior Specialist
About The Position
As part of the Advancing Community Connections and Empowering Student Success (ACCESS) Office, the First-Year Transition Senior Specialist leads programs and services that strengthen academic readiness, foster personal growth, and support the transition of first-year undergraduate students into the Fisher College of Business. Reporting to the associate dean for access and success, this position develops, implements, and manages programming such as summer bridge initiatives, orientation support, academic enrichment, and community-building activities with a high level of autonomy. Responsibilities include managing program budgets, tracking student retention and success, and teaching seminar courses. This role builds and maintains supportive professional relationships, collaborates with campus and community partners, and works closely with colleagues in the Office of ACCESS as well as with Undergraduate Programs staff and academic advisors. This position develops, manages and coordinates student-centered programming and opportunities that foster a connected and supportive. This role represents the Office of ACCESS as requested and serves on college committees as assigned, as well as works directly with students on a daily basis to foster connection and engagement. May be required to work occasional evenings and weekends.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and at least 4 years’ experience planning and implementing student academic programs and/or events.
- Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated public speaking skills.
- Ability to work with faculty, staff, students, and external organizations.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments with varying priorities and competing deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience working in academic environment.
- Experience with computer productivity software, internet and University Student Information System (SIS), resources and curriculum
- Knowledge of college student development.
- Knowledge of university procedures.
Responsibilities
- Leads programs and services that strengthen academic readiness
- Foster personal growth
- Support the transition of first-year undergraduate students
- Develops, implements, and manages programming such as summer bridge initiatives, orientation support, academic enrichment, and community-building activities
- Managing program budgets
- Tracking student retention and success
- Teaching seminar courses
- Builds and maintains supportive professional relationships
- Collaborates with campus and community partners
- Develops, manages and coordinates student-centered programming and opportunities that foster a connected and supportive
- Represents the Office of ACCESS as requested and serves on college committees as assigned
- Works directly with students on a daily basis to foster connection and engagement
Benefits
- Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
