Orientation Coordinator (Student Services Professional III) Reposted

Online Employment System • Chico, CA

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About The Position

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: California State University (CSU), Chico is a comprehensive and residential public university, holding Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation. Chico State operates as part of the 23-campus CSU system, which educates the most ethnically, economically, and academically diverse student body in the nation. The University enrolls over 15,000 students, with over half identifying as first-generation college students. Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates. The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of equity gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will contribute to policies, programs, and practices that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, veterans, and those with diverse abilities are encouraged to apply. Job/Department Summary: Working independently, under the general direction of the Director of New Student Orientation and Transition Programs and (NSOT), incumbent performs moderately complex professional services work. This position assists with the design, planning, coordination and implementation of New Student Orientation and Transition Programs. Responsibilities include assisting with scheduling facilities, recruiting and training student staff, assisting in the development and delivery of presentations, and providing communication to student participants and guests. Incumbent will also facilitate workshops and training for student peer leaders as well as presentations to student and parent/guest orientation participants; assist with the training of student staff to support academic advising as part of the orientation program; incumbent will assist with collaboration with partner offices including academic departments, individual faculty advisors, student service offices, and enrollment management entities. This position requires the ability to develop familiarity with university programs, processes, policies and services and the ability to work independently without day-to-day supervision. This position assists with creating a welcoming introduction to the university and operates in a fast-paced, deadline driven, office with a high level of student and public contact.

Requirements

• Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in one of the behavioral sciences, public or business administration, or a job-related field.
• Three years of full-time professional experience in one of the student services program areas or in a related field; experience should give evidence of competence and indicate the potential for further growth.
• A master’s degree in a job-related field may be substituted for one year of professional experience.
• Additional specialized experience which demonstrates the applicant has successfully applied the knowledge and abilities of a Student Services professional may also be substituted for required education on a year-for year basis.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, or a related field.
• Four years of full-time equivalent experience in higher education.
• Evidence of commitment to equity and inclusion.
• Ability to understand and interpret CSU, Chico State, and State mandated onboarding policies.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the design, planning, coordination and implementation of New Student Orientation and Transition Programs.
• Assists with scheduling facilities.
• Recruits and trains student staff.
• Assists in the development and delivery of presentations.
• Provides communication to student participants and guests.
• Facilitates workshops and training for student peer leaders as well as presentations to student and parent/guest orientation participants.
• Assists with the training of student staff to support academic advising as part of the orientation program.
• Assists with collaboration with partner offices including academic departments, individual faculty advisors, student service offices, and enrollment management entities.

Benefits

• This position qualifies for benefits including tuition fee waiver (if eligible).
• CSU, Chico offers a number of benefits to its employees (e.g., sick leave, vacation, health insurance).

What This Job Offers

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