Coordinator, Welcome Experiences
Texas State University

Posting Number:

2025141

Posting/Functional Title:

Coordinator, Welcome Experiences

University Pay Plan Title:

Student Development Specialist II

Location:

San Marcos

Department:

New Student & Family Experiences

Recruitment Type:

Open to All

Job Type:

Full-Time

Funding Source:

Permanent

Monthly Salary:

$3,776.42 - $4,083.33

Job Category :

Exempt

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.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with constituencies both on and off campus.
• Strong written, interpersonal, and inclusive communication.
• Experience advising students or student organizations in a higher education/university environment.
• Experience in program and budget assessment.
• Ability to create campus-wide relationships and foster strategic collaborations.
• Ability to navigate political complexities.
• Willingness to lean into ambiguity and a build-as-you-go environment.
• Effective communicator who has a genuine sense of respect and appreciation for the ever-changing community we serve.
• Dedication to high-quality work, professionalism, and results, who can plan, organize, and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Personnel or related field.
• Experience facilitating risk management and crisis response education to student and/or student organizations.
• Experience conducting workshops and training sessions for student organizations members and/or advisors to student organizations.
• Experience with individual or organization conduct investigations.

Job Description:

The Coordinator of Welcome Experiences leads and manages initiatives which 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 sense of belonging, student persistence, and academic success and well-being.

Job Duties:

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT (50%)

• Develop and host educational and engaging experiences for over 11,500 new students through student transition programming
• Support and implement engaging experiences for over 5,000 families to connect families to the life of the university
• Assist with the development and implementation of department-wide programs including New Student Orientation, Welcome week, Family Weekend, and other new orientation, transition and retention initiatives

CONSTITUENT ENGAGEMENT (25%)

• Supports and liaises with internal and external stakeholders to design and implement departmental programming efforts

RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (15%)

• Develops online modules to facilitate a successful transition to the university
• Assists in the development of publications and communication plans for transition programs

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT (5%)

• Executes financial decisions in alignment with university, division, and departmental protocols

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED (5%)

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

Additional Information to Applicants:

• Availability to seasonally work evenings and weekends.

Job Open Date:

11/12/2024

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Normal Work Days:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Normal Work Hours Start:

8:00AM

Normal Work Hours End:

5:00PM

Posting Notices:

You will be required to electronically attach a resume, cover letter, and list of references to your application.

Legal and Required Notices:

Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Why work @ Texas State? :

* Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
* Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
* Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
* Great training and development opportunities: choose from a variety of classroom and online course offerings, learning resources, certifications, and employee educational support programs.
* An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
* Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions


By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you'll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.

Quick Link:

https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/50436

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