Title

Coordinator for New Student Orientation & Transitions

Department Summary

The Center for Student Engagement was established to plan, implement, support, and cultivate opportunities, programs and experiences for Bridgewater State University students from pre-enrollment through commencement and transition to an active alumni status. Successful candidates will be staff members that can work collaboratively with their colleagues in CSE and across the university to meet the mission of the department in serving and supporting our racially and ethnically diverse campus community.

We are dedicated to creating engaging spaces for students to EXPLORE who they are, EXPERIENCE a sense of belonging and be empowered to LEAD. The Center for Student Engagement executives its mission through:

• Facilitating the university's orientation and new student transition programs both prior to their enrollment and through their first semester at BSU.
• Campus-wide program development, and advising roles, the department will offer students the chance to develop leadership skills and experience interpersonal interaction that will enhance their personal and academic lives.
• Providing guidance to BSU's 80+ student organizations, supports the planning and implementation of over 400 events per academic year (including 70+ planned by Program Council).
• Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Rondileau Student Union, creating a welcoming environment for all members of the BSU community.
• Building connections with families and supporters of students to ensure each student receives support in as many ways as possible.

Position Summary

The Coordinator for New Student Orientation & Transitions plays a pivotal role in enhancing the student experience by facilitating programs and services that support key transition periods. Collaborating with campus partners, including faculty, staff and student leaders, the coordinator manages initiatives that prepare new students and their supporter systems for the transition to college life at BSU.

The primary focus of this position is to develop and implement initiatives to meet new students' needs, offering tools and skills for transitioning to university life, and fostering an inclusive environment. This role supports first-year experience programs including orientation, convocation, pathway initiatives, and peer mentoring. The Coordinator also supports the creation of Admissions events and provides support for milestone programming like Kick-off, and Homecoming.

This is an APA position and is subject to the terms of that unit agreement. The duties listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Evening and weekend hours may be required.

Essential Duties

• Recruitment and Training: Assist in recruiting, training, supervising, and evaluating student
  orientation staff.
• Program Planning and Implementation: Support the planning, design, preparation, execution,
  budgeting, assessment, and evaluation of orientation programs. Manage the scheduling of
  presenters for orientation sessions and coordinate events to ensure smooth execution and student engagement.
• New Student Transition: Facilitate initiatives that aid new student transition post-orientation
  throughout their first year, including the development and management of related peer mentor programs.
• Material Preparation and Collaboration: Prepare and coordinate presentation materials, maintain records, and collaborate with campus partners on initiatives like the New Student Dashboard and First Semester Roadmap.
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging: Utilize diversity and social justice practices to promote
  student success as it relates to student transition and retention.
• Assessment and Evaluation: Identify learning goals, assess program outcomes, and support office-wide assessment efforts.
• Support University-wide Programs: Plan, implement, or support university-wide and departmental
  programs or major events, and assist with budget management.
• Student Engagement: Actively support departmental programs and initiatives, including student organization support, student employment hiring and training, theme week programming, recognition events, and large-scale department-supported events as assigned.
• Committee Participation: Serve on divisional and university committees as assigned. Serve as a member of the Orientation Core Committee.
• Assist with off hours and weekend questions & issues that may arise due to scheduled events and meetings
• Other Duties: Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall mission and vision of the Center for Student Engagement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Knowledge of orientation, transition and retention programs and practices. Graduate work is
  acceptable equivalent as is significant undergraduate paraprofessional experience.
• An understanding of the principles, practices, and procedures of campus activities as a profession.
• Experience working to incorporate inclusive practices, social and racial justice practices into campus
  activities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail are essential.
• Ability to maintain flexibility in a fast-paced environment. Ability to juggle multiple priorities.
• Ability to build working relationships with students, faculty, administrators and staff.
• Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to accommodate planned programming initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Higher Education Administration, College Student Development or related field.
• Prior major event management experience.
• Prior budget management experience.

Work Environment

Bridgewater State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. Office activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding and interaction with computer equipment; Occasional bending, reaching and lifting, pushing and pulling up to 10 pounds. To request a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please complete and submit this electronic form: https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?BridgewaterStateUniv&layout_id=18

Special Conditions for Eligibility

Please be aware that employment at Bridgewater State University is contingent upon completion of a successful background check. Bridgewater State University is an E-Verify employer.

This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship.

EEO Statement

Bridgewater State University is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

Position Type

APA Professional

Salary Range

$57,000-$60,000

Posting Number

S01208P

Open Date

04/08/2025

Close Date

05/11/2025

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please note the following information is required to complete your application for this position:

* A minimum of three (3) professional reference entries in space provided on the application form.
* Resume/CV
* Cover Letter

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