Job Title

Coordinator, New Student Programs

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

New Student Programs

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Stephenville, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Coordinator, New Student Programs

Advances enrollment goals for the University by serving students during their transition to Tarleton State University. The Coordinator will gain event management experience by serving in a support role for programs like Texan Orientation and Duck Camp. Under direction, the Coordinator will lead programming efforts for Transition Week, Transfer Orientation initiatives, and Texan Camp. This Coordinator will also support incoming students by championing the needs of other special populations like online learners, student athletes, and Spanish-speaking families. Reports to the Director of New Student Programs. Normal work hours are Monday to Friday; 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, modified hours and/or work on weekends during event season(s).

Essential Duties:

• 30% Assist with departmental programming. Under direction, assist the department with the preparation and execution of large-scale New Student Programs like Texan Orientation, Duck Camp, and Transition Week for the traditional freshman population. This can include office coverage, phone coverage, day-of program duties, and general assistance to staff colleagues at the discretion of the Director.

• 30% Transfer Student Programming. Serve as liaison and primary advocate for intentional year-round support efforts of new transfer students on the Stephenville campus. Primary responsibility for Texan Camp, Transition Week’s Transfer Track, and spring transfer programming. Continually assesses departmental transfer initiatives to meet the needs of our transfer student population.

• 30% Transition support for special populations. Creatively address needs for Online Orientation alternatives for populations like spring admits, distance learners, and students who cannot attend traditional Orientation due to unique circumstances. Serve as departmental liaison to campus partners for a growing slate of resources for Spanish-speaking families attending Texan Orientation. Serve as a resource to coaches and administrators within Tarleton’s Division 1 athletics programs and encourage athlete involvement in transition experiences. The Coordinator will also work collaboratively to lend relevant expertise to partners at our Fort Worth Campus and other outreach locations.

• 10% Performs other duties as assigned to support New Student Programs, Prospective Student Engagement, and the Division of Enrollment Management.

Required Education and Experience:

• ​Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Two years of related experience

Preferred Education and Experience (not required to be qualified):

• Master’s Degree

• Two years’ experience with any combination of event planning, hospitality, and/or serving students face-to-face in a college setting

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Demonstrated oral and written communication skills

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others

Salary: 

Commensurate with experience  

 

The target base annual salary is $45,000 may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position. Tarleton State University offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. As part of the Tarleton family, the following benefits are also available to full time and qualifying part time employees: 

 

Educational Benefits 

·         Family Education Benefit (Tuition Scholarship) 

·         Doctoral Educational Assistance  

 

Employee Health, Wellness, and Financial Planning 

·         Fully covered employee health insurance 

·         Dental insurance 

·         Vision insurance 

·         Retirement and Insurance programs 

 

Paid Leave 

·         Paid sick leave 

·         Holiday pay 

·         Vacation 

·         Longevity pay 

·         Paid Birthday Leave 

 

Other 

·         Complimentary tickets to all Athletic and Performing Fine Arts events 

·         Employee Wellness Release Time 

·         Staff Gym Membership Discount with Campus Recreation 

·         and other Tarleton Discounts 

 

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a completed application for consideration. Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. 

 

Application Procedure: 

During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and “Submit” the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via "Submit" action. 

 

Employment applications must include: 

·         Completed online application 

·         Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications 

·         Curriculum Vitae or Resume 

·         At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information 

 

Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered.  Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application.  “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application.  Incomplete applications will not be considered. 

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.