Coordinator, New Student Transitions

Posting Number SF02013

Job Title Coordinator, New Student Transitions

Position Number 108285

FTE 1.00

FLSA Exempt

Position Type Professional Staff

Union PSA/NEA – Professional Staff Assoc

Pay Grade Level Grade Level: 10

Pay Grade Range Anticipated Salary Hiring Range: $57,155 – $60,000

Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Permanent

Department New Student Transitions

Contact(s)

Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)

Contact Phone/Extension

Contact Email

Physical Demands

Campus Location Kingston

Grant Funded No

Extension Contingency Notes

Job Description Summary

The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by June 2, 2025. Applications received after June 2, 2025 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.

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About URI:

The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State’s flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City.

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THE OPPORTUNITY FOR A REMOTE/HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE IS POSSIBLE AFTER SIX MONTHS.

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BASIC FUNCTION:

Responsible for supporting programs that enhance new student transitions with a strong focus on student ambassador initiatives such as tour guides and orientation leaders. As a dedicated member of the Undergraduate Enrollment, New Student Transitions & Visitor Services team, contribute to the execution of strategies and the implementation of cohesive and inclusive on-campus recruitment, yield, orientation, and welcoming programs.

Duties and Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Plan and support recruitment, yield, orientation and onboarding programs for the new first-year and transfer students and their family members. This includes but is not limited to fall recruitment, spring yield, summer and winter orientation, and welcoming programs.

Assist with supporting specialized programs in collaboration with campus partners. This includes but is not limited to academic partners, and Offices that support talent development, international, and transfer students.

Contribute to on-campus visit events and daily campus visits including serving as presenter of daily and group information sessions and other yield or new student presentations and events.

Support student, family, and supporter engagement via a variety of platforms including but not limited to the department email address, social media sites, and more.

Assist with the recruitment, training, and ongoing development of student ambassadors, graduate assistants, and practicum students.

Serve as a liaison between student ambassadors and the New Student Transition team, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.

Provide guidance and support to student ambassadors, fostering a positive and inclusive environment.

Work within the new student transitions budget.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Assistant Director and Director.

LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:

Excel, Word, Access (or other database programs), PeopleSoft, and other database management and spreadsheet software. Social media. Technolutions Slate.

Required Qualifications

REQUIRED:

1. Master’s degree.

2. Minimum of two years’ experience working in Orientation and/or Undergraduate Admission.

3. Minimum of two years’ experience supervising a student ambassador team (including recruitment and training).

4. Demonstrated experience and dedication to integrating issues of inclusion, equity, and social justice in your work.

5. Demonstrated experience training student leaders.

6. Demonstrated experience with program planning and execution.

7. Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.

8. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.

9. Demonstrated ability to work with students, faculty, and staff.

10. Demonstrated ability to collaboratively plan and deliver programs across the institution.

11. Demonstrated computer skills (including Excel, Word, Access, and database).

12. Demonstrated social media skills (including various social media platforms).

13. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.

Preferred Qualifications

PREFERRED:

1. Demonstrated experience with social media marketing and digital communication strategies.

2. Demonstrated familiarity with CRM systems and data analysis tools.

3. Demonstrated problem-solving skills.

4. Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing environments.

5. Demonstrated experience in research methodology.

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The University of Rhode Island is an equal-opportunity employer committed to the principles of affirmative action. It is the policy of the University of Rhode Island to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability.

Environmental Conditions

This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. This position requires night and weekend work during new student transitions events.

Posting Date 05/19/2025

Closing Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please attach the following 4 (PDF) documents to your online Staff Employment Application:

(#1) Cover letter.

(#2) Resume.

(#3) Diversity Statement.

(#4) Other Document – References – the names and contact information of three professional references. (Note: this document is required even though references may be listed on the application).

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/15152

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