Coordinator of Student Programs

Join Boise State University’s Admissions and New Student Programs team in a role focused on creating welcoming and engaging experiences for new students and their families. The Coordinator of New Student Programs plans and coordinates orientation, transition, and engagement programs that help students successfully transition to Boise State. This role collaborates with campus partners to bring programs to life, coordinate event logistics, and create opportunities for students to connect with the university and build a sense of belonging.

The position also plays an important role in new student outreach, customer service, and student staff development. Through relationship-building, collaboration, and a commitment to student success, the Coordinator helps create meaningful experiences that welcome new students and support their transition into the Boise State community. Please note, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

New Student Programs (NSP) facilitates the successful transition of new students and their families to Boise State University through orientation, transition, welcome, and family engagement programs. By connecting students to campus resources and fostering a sense of belonging, NSP advances student success, engagement, and retention. Please note, Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Entry-level professional with limited or no prior experience to contribute on a project or work team. Incumbent learns to use professional concepts to resolve problems of limited scope and complexity under close supervision while achieving day-to-day objectives. Works on developmental assignments that are initially routine in nature, requiring limited judgment and decision making. This level is typically focused on self development.

Requires theoretical knowledge through specific education and training.

60% of time the Coordinator of New Student Programs must:

• Support the planning, coordination, and implementation of comprehensive orientation and transition programs, including New Student Orientation, Family Orientation, International Student Orientation, Bronco Welcome, and other programs serving first-year, transfer, non-traditional, international, and virtual students.
• Coordinate assigned components of orientation programs and initiatives, ensuring program activities, timelines, communications, materials, and operational details are completed effectively.
• Collaborate with campus partners, including the Advising and Academic Support Center, Housing and Residence Life, Student Involvement and Leadership Center, Student Connections and Support Center, Educational Access Center, Center for Global Engagement, Financial Aid and Scholarships, and Student Financial Services, to support successful program delivery.
• Support orientation program logistics, including facilities, conference services, housing, advising and registration, materials, technology, and summer program support.
• Support the implementation of first-year transition curriculum and initiatives that promote student engagement, belonging, persistence, and success.
• Assist with the coordination of program assessment, reporting, data collection, and completion of operational deliverables supporting orientation and transition initiatives.
• Support the recruitment, training, scheduling, and day-to-day coordination of Orientation Leaders and other student staff who contribute to orientation and transition programs.
• Assist with the development and facilitation of Orientation Leader training, workshops, meetings, and program preparation activities.
• Coach and provide guidance to Orientation Leaders and other student staff related to program…