New Student Orientation Graduate Coordinator

Title:
New Student Orientation Graduate Coordinator

Department:
Student Orientation

Reports To:
Director of New Student Orientation

Position Type:
Staff

Position Summary:
The New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT)in Newark, New Jersey is excited to offer an internship as the NSO Graduate Coordinator. This role will assist the professional staff team of New Student Orientation to organize and implement the summer and
winter new student orientations and family orientations. Anticipated start date: May 26, 2026; Anticipated end date: September 2, 2026.

Essential Functions:
Summer 2026
- Assist in the preparation and implementation of the orientation-leader training.
- Serve as part of the professional-staff team and co-supervise 45 orientation leaders.
- Assist the pro-staff in organizing and preparing for event logistics prior to each program, and help oversee all aspects of programs during events.
- Responsible for assisting with the daily operations of New Student Orientation and Family Programs.
- Generate and maintain the content within an online orientation platform.
- Design and manage website content and email communication campaigns to ensure accurate information.
- Handle event creation and updates within Slate by Technolutions to connect students to NJIT.
- Assist in the debriefing of each orientation session and organize changes to the next program.
- Manage the design and implementation of survey assessment and generate reports based on collected data.
- Be an active participant in helping students to transition and feel welcome at NJIT.
- Send communications to appropriate parties as needed.
- Serve as an on-call representative in case of an emergency or other policy violations.
- Other duties as assigned.

Prerequisite Qualifications:
- Must be a current or incoming masters student in student affairs, college student personnel, higher education, counseling, or related graduate program.
- Must demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills and patience.
- Must be able to work collaboratively in a team setting, as well as with various campus partners, students, and parents.
- Must have excellent verbal and communication skills.
- Must have a commitment to working with and supporting diverse student populations.
- At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with orientation programs at an institution of higher education.
- Experience working with student involvement, event coordination, promotion, social media.
- Experience in working with parents and guardians.
- Knowledge or experience in dealing with student issues and emergencies.

Salary Information:
In compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Law, the hourly rate/range for this position is $18.50(USD). NJIT considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses or other items.

FLSA:
Non-Exempt
Part-Time

Special Instructions for Applicants:
- Optional housing on campus for the summer period.