Coordinator for New Student Orientation & Transitions

Roanoke College is a place where every student who works hard has the opportunity to succeed. We champion potential, providing essential learning and leadership through innovative academic programs and transformative educational experiences, giving students the mettle, mindset, and empathy to pursue lives of purpose, build meaningful careers, and meet society's most pressing needs. Located in scenic Salem, Virginia, Roanoke College is an intimate, welcoming community that has served the local region and beyond for nearly 200 years. Now, we're building on momentum and offering a Roanoke experience for today's students and a legacy that belongs to every Maroon. Learn about the College's new strategic plan, Imagine Roanoke: A Strategic Plan for Roanoke College and the 21st Century Learner.

Roanoke College is a nationally ranked residential liberal arts college affiliated with the Lutheran Church (ELCA), located in the beautiful Roanoke Valley of Virginia. A Phi Beta Kappa institution, Roanoke College is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks diversity among its faculty, staff, and students; women and members of under-represented groups are especially encouraged to apply.

This position serves a critical role in support of new students in their initial transition to Roanoke college. In support of the College's mission to guide students to live a life of purpose, the Coordinator provides leadership and management of transitional programs to promote student success. Through cross-divisional collaboration, the Coordinator seeks to create a sense of belonging for all students, increasing their confidence in their abilities, and instilling a positive outlook on their future.

Key Responsibilities:

Orientation & Student Success

• Develop and implement a vision, strategic plan, and budget for new student orientation and transitions.
• Forge partnerships with faculty, staff, and departments for discipline-based initiatives.
• Develop, plan, implement, and assess operations of pre-orientation and orientation programs.
• Work with communications to execute a strategy for newly deposited students.
• Assist in training and supervising student employees and peer mentors for orientation and transition programs.

Outreach & Presentations

• Serve as the orientation liaison to academic departments for integrating presentations.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to groups and classes, including occasional evening or weekend presentations.
• Represent the College at New Student Orientation, Family and/or Alumni Weekend functions, Student Activities Events, and other outreach opportunities.
• Serve on campus committees as needed.

Assessment

• Establish program goals and maintain an assessment plan for continuous improvement.

Professional Development

• Participate in professional development to ensure effective leadership and program development.

Additional Duties

• Create and maintain web pages for orientation-related topics.
• Develop specific programming for non-traditional new students.
• Assist with student activities programming and events.

Other Duties as Assigned

Education, Experience, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor's Degree Required
• Orientation/Student Success Experience Preferred