Coordinator, Welcome Experiences

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: APPLICANTS MUST SPECIFICALLY ADDRESS HOW THEY MEET THESE REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION.

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience in event planning, coordinating, and program management
• Ability to coordinate a variety of work activities and work as part of a team
• Availability to seasonally work evenings and weekends
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with constituencies both on and off campus.
• Strong written and interpersonal communication

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Personnel or related field.
• Demonstrated involvement in a related professional association (AHEPPP, NODA, etc.)
• Experience with student support and retention initiatives.
• Experience developing programs with academic stakeholders.
• Bilingual English/Spanish fluency

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Coordinator of Welcome Experiences leads and manages initiatives that welcome, transition, and effectively support new students and parents and family members of students attending Texas State University. The Coordinator will be responsible for aspects of vision, program and service delivery, quality control, risk management, constituent engagement, resource development, and fiscal management which align with and contribute to division and university vision, mission, and goals for enrollment and student success. Collectively, these efforts will contribute to building, supporting, and centering new student and family orientation, transition, and retention experiences as an important factor in creating campus culture, fostering a sense of belonging, student persistence, and academic success and well-being.

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED:

• Coordinate special projects and other duties as assigned by the Director of New Student and Family Experiences or designee.