Student Experience & Orientation Specialist

Florida Polytechnic University

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Student Experience & Orientation Program Specialist works to strategically implement programming that supports student outcomes, student experience, and academic rigor. The Student Experience Program Specialist manages a group of student employees and volunteers.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in higher education from an accredited institution of higher education or a related field.
One year of related professional work experience.
Experience managing complex and detailed projects/tasks.
In lieu of a degree, any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.
Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
This position requires a criminal background check, which may include a Level II screening as required by Florida Statute §435.04.
This position is subject to federal and state privacy regulations.

Nice To Haves

Preferred knowledge of issues, trends, policies, and best practices that are relevant to student affairs.
Preferred Knowledge of the greater Lakeland area.

Responsibilities

Coordinates facility reservations, technology needs, and staffing schedules in collaboration with campus partners for New Student Orientation.
Oversees the logistics of all orientation sessions, ensuring alignment with established learning outcomes and operational plans; serves as an on-site resource
Supports the recruitment, selection, and onboarding of orientation leaders.
Supervise the Orientation Leaders, providing active mentorship, performance evaluation, and timely intervention regarding behavioral or academic concerns.
Designs and implements a structured training curriculum for Orientation Leaders.
Plans and delivers student life programming that promotes student engagement and success, supporting the full student experience from admission through graduation.
Maintains an accurate and comprehensive calendar of student life events, programs, and meetings to support effective planning, communication, and resource allocation.
Lead the promotion of events or programs through the use of social media platforms or other media and communications.
Collect data through a variety of means, e.g., interviews, questionnaires, to provide feedback for management in assessing the effectiveness of student leadership activities.
Cultivates and sustains collaborative relationships with Admissions, Academic Affairs, Student Engagement, administrators, faculty, staff, students, and community stakeholders to advance divisional and institutional priorities.