Orientation Specialist

Brandeis University • Waltham, MA

2d • $53,200 - $61,700 • Onsite

About The Position

Brandeis University is seeking an energetic, creative, and collaborative Orientation Specialist to oversee the Orientation Leader selection process, support summer Orientation program development, and contribute to retention and success initiatives for incoming first-year and transfer students. The position also serves as part of the Department of Community Living duty rotation and participates in cross-training opportunities supporting that work. This is a live-on position. The hiring range is $53,200–$61,700.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree required.
• 1–3 years of experience.
• Nights and weekend work required for Community Living and Orientation programming.

Nice To Haves

• Master of Arts or Master of Science degree preferred.
• Driver’s license preferred for driving vans, Community Living vehicles, and golf carts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee recruitment, selection, and training for approximately 50 student Orientation Leaders.
• Coordinate the Move-In Crew program, including recruiting and managing student volunteers who assist first-year students moving into residence halls.
• Support the development and implementation of Orientation and first-year programs, including liaison work with vendors, University Events, and campus partners.
• Select, train, advise, and evaluate 6–8 First Year Ambassadors and Transfer Ambassadors who provide outreach, programming, and support to new students throughout the academic year.
• Serve on the Community Living Area Coordinator team and share duty and on-call responsibilities.
• Support strategic planning, leadership-program development, and student advising.
• Manage related program budgets.
• Support departmental programs and events and participate in divisional and university committees and initiatives as applicable.

What This Job Offers

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