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Student Orientation

The Student Orientation Specialist oversees the recruitment, selection, training, and supervision of student orientation team; responsible for the development, implementation, and logistical support for select portions of the orientation program: pre- and post- program communications, and student led sessions; work collaboratively with staff in the office on the daily execution of orientation activities; respond and resolve student and parent/family members issues and concerns as they arise; partner with Student Affairs and Undergraduate Education to deliver and implement quality University and campus-wide student orientation activities.

• Develop and implement portions of the New Student Orientation program
• Recruit, select, train, and supervise Student Staff Coordinators and Orientation Leaders
• Help develop and administer office-wide program evaluation and assessment
• Prepare content for presentations, publications, and websites
• Respond to, and resolve student and parent/family members issues and concerns
• Serve as instructor for Leadership Development orientation courses
• Provide oversight for the office’s social media presence
• May provide overnight and weekend on-call duty throughout the summer
• May assist with other orientation and transition programs including International Student Orientation, Welcome Week, and change-of-campus programming initiatives
• May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management

Level:

– Advanced Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates proficient and comprehensive knowledge of defined skill areas/applications. Applies knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field to decision-making and problem–solving. Works under minimum supervision on varied and sometimes difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor or subject matter experts on unusual matters. May lead others or a team in completion of complex assignments. Interprets and communicates information clearly, accurately, and persuasively. Researches and tries new approaches when solving difficult or novel problems.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Indirect supervisor or mentor for other full–time employees
– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers, volunteers, or a full–time employee

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– May monitor/track budgets and funding

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems with progressively more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– May apply specialized knowledge and skills to resolve complex and/or varied problems, with supervisor oversight
– Researches and tries new approaches when solving problems

Independence of Action:

– Works with minimal supervision on more difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor on unusual matters
– Follows precedents and procedures
– May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines established by supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally and externally within working unit and the University
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Promotes open communication in a manner that builds relationships among team members
– Applies appropriate strategies for managing conflict; negotiate reasonable compromises; propose and evaluate possible solutions
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly, accurately and persuasively both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 9
• Minimum – $56,200.00
• MidPoint – $68,800.00
• Maximum – $81,500.00