Orientation Specialist

Brandeis University • Waltham, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Brandeis University is seeking an energetic, creative, and collaborative Orientation Specialist to oversee selection of student Orientation Leaders, support summer Orientation program development, and contribute to retention and success initiatives for incoming first-year and transfer students. The role coordinates student volunteer and ambassador programs, supports orientation and first-year programming, and participates in leadership development, student advising, and program budgeting.

This is a live-on position and is part of the Department of Community Living duty rotation, including on-call responsibilities. The position also participates in cross-training to support Community Living work. Nights and weekends are required for Community Living and orientation programming. 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 with first-year residence hall move-in.
• 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