Orientation and Special Event Coordinator - 529336

The University of Alabama • Tuscaloosa, AL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Orientation and Special Events Coordinator plans, implements, manages, and administers comprehensive high school on campus recruitment events which include Sibling Orientation Program, University Days, and other special events that relate to high school groups. Supports coordination of Bama Bound, UA's new student orientation. Assists with the supervision of undergraduate and graduate students. Assists with managing budgets.

Additional Department Summary: Helps coordinate communication and partnerships for Bama Bound, UA’s new student orientation for all new freshmen and transfer students. Assists in the selection and supervision of the 50-60 member student support team (Avanti), directly supervises 2-3 graduate student interns through the Summer months, and assists the Associate Director in managing the office budget.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of orientation, special events, and/or enrollment management experience; OR master's degree and some orientation, special events, and/or enrollment management experience.
• Basic desktop computing skills (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• An interest in working with incoming students and their families.
• Desire to build partnerships with on and off campus constituents.
• Ability to work with various groups of people.
• Proven leadership ability and a customer service oriented philosophy.
• Ability to multi-task effectively.
• High organization skills are required for planning purposes.
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with social media and communications coordination.

Responsibilities

• Plans, implements, manages, and administers comprehensive high school on campus recruitment events which include Sibling Orientation Program, University Days, and other special events that relate to high school groups.
• Supports coordination of Bama Bound, UA's new student orientation.
• Assists with the supervision of undergraduate and graduate students.
• Assists with managing budgets.
• Helps coordinate communication and partnerships for Bama Bound, UA’s new student orientation for all new freshmen and transfer students.
• Assists in the selection and supervision of the 50-60 member student support team (Avanti).
• Directly supervises 2-3 graduate student interns through the Summer months.
• Assists the Associate Director in managing the office budget.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level