What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Services Coordinator - Transfer Student Programs position at University of North Texas - Denton?
Position Information
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| Posting Title | Student Services Coordinator - Transfer Student Programs |
| Department | UNT-Orientation & Transition-160520 |
| Job Location | Denton |
| Full Time/Part Time | Full-Time |
| Retirement Eligibility | TRS Eligible |
| Additional Retirement Information | For more information on retirement plan options, please visit https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/retirement-plans/index.php. |
| Salary Information | |
| Department Summary | The University of North Texas is seeking candidates for the position of Coordinator of Orientation and Transition Programs, working specifically with Transfer Programs. The office of Orientation and Transition Programs is a department within the Division of Student Affairs and provides new transfer students with the tools necessary to make a smooth transition to UNT. The Coordinator reports to the Assistant Director of Transition Programs and will assist in the development and implementation of programs intended to provide students with a positive experience at the university. |
| Position Overview | This position supports programs, initiatives, and staff originating in the UNT Transfer Center. |
Additional Posting Details
| Minimum Qualifications | Master's Degree in related field and two years of student services, student affairs, counseling, advising, or related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience. |
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| Knowledge, Skills and Abilities | * Excellent public speaking skills with experience in conducting training workshops. * Ability to provide leadership and mentoring to student populations. * Experience in networking across departments and programs. * Ability to communicate and work with a diverse population. * Strong organizational skills and ability to simultaneously execute multiple projects. * Excellent verbal and written communication, and computer skills. |
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| Required License / Registration / Certification | |
| Work Schedule | M-F, 8-5; some evenings and weekends |
| Driving University Vehicle | No |
| Security Sensitive | This is a security sensitive position |
| EEO Statement | The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices. |
| Classification Title | Student Services Coordinator |
| Physical Requirements | Lifting up to 25 pounds, Sitting, Standing, Walking |
Job Duties
| o | Effectively coordinates and implements programming initiatives for new transfer students each fall and spring semester |
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| o | Assist with the coordination and implementation of all aspects of Transfer Orientation, New Student Orientation for the spring semester, and the orientation process for the UNT at Frisco campus |
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| o | Coordinate and implement the First Flight Transfer Experience program and other welcome week activities for new transfer students at the start of the fall and spring semesters |
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| o | Responsible for the coordination and implementation of the Eagle Connections mentoring program specific to new transfer students. |
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| o | Effectively organize and develop transfer communities for new transfer students each semester |
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| o | Responsible for the coordination and implementation of the Eagle Connections mentoring program specific to new transfer students to aid in their first semester transition to the university |
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| o | Effectively hire, train, and supervise the Transfer Ambassador team |
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| o | Effectively hires, terminates, organizes, trains, and evaluates one paid Graduate Assistant |
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| o | Plan the Eagle for a Day program for prospective transfer students each spring and fall semester in collaborations with Admissions |
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| o | Serve as the department liaison with admissions by way of committee representation and representing the Transfer Center at prospective student events |
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| o | Actively monitor and respond promptly to activity on the Transfer Center social media accounts, ensuring that questions from current and prospective students are answered. |
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| o | Effectively advise and seek to grow the Tau Sigma national honor society chapter at UNT and the campus student organization |
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| o | Responsible for all marketing and outreach efforts of the Transfer Center including updating printed publications, coordinating tabling efforts at organized campus functions, and preparing a presentation during transfer tours |
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| o | Actively monitor and respond promptly to activity on the Transfer Center social media accounts, ensuring that questions from current and prospective students are answered |
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| o | Exhibits good judgment in decisions pertaining to fiscal matters |
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| o | Establish learning outcomes for all programs, and actively contribute to the department's assessment plan by completing program evaluations and executive summaries |
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| o | Works collaboratively with various departments on campus in the development of programs |
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| o | Attends training workshops/programs, when applicable, to improve knowledge and skills |
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Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number | S6825P |
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