Orientation and Transitions Coordinator

Job Title

Orientation, Transition, Academic Advising, and Retention Services

This position is responsible for providing orientation, transition, academic advising, and retention services to promote student success.

Oversees and develops new student orientation and transition programs. (40%) Develop, plan, implement, and assess all new first-year and transfer undergraduate student orientation programs. Coordinates STORM Days and registrations days. Develop and maintain an online orientation program for students unable to attend orientation in person. Oversee the development and maintenance of the new student orientation website and new student guide. Hire, train, and supervise a group of student orientation leaders.

Teach assigned sections of the LEAD 1500 (Leadership in the College Environment) course. Serves on orientation committees. Collaborates with student services departments and faculty for developing orientation and registration programs. Coordinates the planning of FYE workshops and programs to support student success, transitions, and retention. Advises students. (40%) Provides academic advisement to students. Creates and modifies schedules for incoming freshman.

Assists students with course selection, registration, and schedule revision. Monitors and tracks advisee progress. Maintains correspondence with advisees concerning appointments and other matters. Refers students to campus and community resources. Processes drop/add forms, withdrawal forms, registration, name changes, and changes in programs of study. Develops and supports procedures for identifying at-risk students. Assists students with changes in majors. Work collaboratively with Admissions, Financial Aid, Student Accounts, and other related to departments to provide holistic student advisement and support.

Collaborate with university constituent groups to advance Momentum Approach priorities. Responsible for student retention through intentional outreach initiatives, intrusive advising, and academic partnerships. Coordinates the development of Parent and Family Programs. (10%) Plan and implement parent/family programs and resources. Create intentional, coordinated, and high-impact experiences for parents and family members. Coordinate family programs including receptions and Family Weekends. Performs a variety of related duties.

(10%)

Bachelor
¿ s degree in a course of study related to the occupational field required;
Master
¿ s degree preferred. More than two years of related experience required. Experience with Banner and/or Degree Works is preferred.

Knowledge of university policies and procedures. Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs. Knowledge of issues and trends related to adult learners. Knowledge of college registration procedures. Skill in decision making and problem solving. Skill in the completion of a variety of reports. Skill in oral and written communication.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility for employment with Georgia Southwestern State University, as determined by Georgia Southwestern State University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check and drug screen.

Georgia Southwestern State University is an equal opportunity employer. As such, the University takes affirmative action to preclude discrimination in recruiting, transferring, training and terminating of employees because of race, color, creed, age, sex, national origin, veterans status, disability or any other reason in accordance with applicable state and federal statutes, executive orders and other regulations which prohibit discriminatory employment practices.