"Coordinator of New Student Programs"

Location:

Raleigh, NC

Essential Job Duties:

Are you passionate about helping students successfully transition to college? Do you thrive in collaborative environments where you can mentor student leaders, design meaningful learning experiences, and bring large-scale programs to life? If so, we invite you to join our team as the Coordinator of New Student Programs.

In this dynamic role, you will play a key part in shaping the first year experience for new undergraduate students at NC State. You'll provide leadership in the recruitment, training, and supervision of student leaders while supporting the planning and implementation of New Student and Family Orientation programs. Your work will directly impact student success, engagement, and sense of belonging from day one.

What You'll Do:

Student Staff Recruitment, Training & Supervision

• Lead the recruitment, selection, and evaluation of New Student Programs student staff
• Co-supervise Orientation student staff, including graduate students
• Coordinate all student employee training periods, including a spring training course
• Develop learning outcomes and design a comprehensive week-long summer training experience

Curriculum Design & Instruction

• Design and implement an engaging spring training curriculum
• Serve as the lead instructor for USC 223: NSP Student Leader Development
• Plan and facilitate a student leader retreat in collaboration with the Assistant Director

Orientation Program Development & Implementation

• Develop and implement key components of New Student and Family Orientation programs for first-year and transfer students and their families
• Collaborate closely with the Assistant Director to execute high-quality Orientation experiences

Collaboration & Campus Partnerships

• Partner with campus colleagues to enhance student leader training and Orientation programs
• Build strong working relationships across departments to support student transition initiatives

Communication & Project Coordination

• Collaborate with the Assistant Director on communications related to student leader initiatives
• Help coordinate projects to ensure smooth execution and continuous improvement

As a Member of the New Student Programs Team:

You'll contribute to a shared mission of supporting student transition and success by:

• Assisting with major university initiatives such as admitted and confirmed student events, Welcome Weeks programs, and on-going transition programming
• Providing general office customer service (phone, email, and text support)
• Engaging in ongoing program assessment and continuous improvement efforts
• Serving as a liaison to campus committees and representing the office at regional or national conferences
• Supporting programs that may require evening and weekend hours, with extended hours during peak seasons
• Contributing to additional projects aligned with departmental priorities

The Coordinator of New Student Programs plays a vital role in creating welcoming and impactful transition experiences. Through leadership development, curriculum design, and collaborative program execution, you will help shape how new students and their families experience NC State from the very beginning. If you are energized by student development, leadership education, and high-impact programming, we encourage you to apply and make a lasting difference in students' college journeys.

Other Work/Responsibilities:

• Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the organization and evolving priorities.

Minimum Experience/Education:

• Master's degree in higher education, student affairs administration, or similar field

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated use of innovative ideas in leadership development and programming for college students
• Experience in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with fellow staff members and campus partners
• Demonstrated experience in supervising, selecting, and developing training curriculum for student staff
• Experience with the development and implementation of orientation activities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a highly collaborative team of professionals and student leaders
• Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent interpersonal communication, facilitation, and writing skills
• Theoretical and practical understanding of student development

Preferred Qualifications:

N/A

Required License or Certification:

• Valid Driver's License required