Orientation Coordinator: Shape Student Journeys

Job Title

Orientation Coordinator

Student Services Professional II

560368

Classification Range $5,083 - $7,228 per month

(Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $5,083 - $5,619 per month)

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; occasional early morning, evening and/or weekend hours. This is a temporary position to end on or before June 30, 2027, with a possibility of renewal on an annual basis if funds and/or program needs exist.

California State University, Fullerton (Cal State Fullerton) is a leading public university committed to student success, academic excellence, and inclusive excellence. The university fosters a collaborative environment that supports teaching, research, and service while promoting innovation and professional growth. Cal State Fullerton is both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, and a recipient of the Seal of Excelencia (2021 and 2024) from Excelencia in Education.

Joining Cal State Fullerton means becoming part of a community dedicated to advancing student achievement, career success, and economic mobility.

The University Outreach department within the Division of Student Affairs serves prospective and incoming students, and any other interested parties in the information seeking and application process, as it relates to the California State University system and Cal State Fullerton specifically. Our office provides campus tours, informational workshops, new and transfer student orientations, and general information. We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the Orientation Coordinator (Student Services Professional II).

The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to inclusivity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

Under the general direction of the Director of Outreach, Recruitment, and Orientation, the Orientation Coordinator develops and implements the logistics, operations, and coordination for department-wide programs (inclusive, but not limited to New Student Orientation, Parent and Supporter Orientation, and Welcome Week). The Orientation Coordinator assists with the Orientation Leader training process and student staff supervision for the department. In collaboration with the Associate Director, Assistant Director, Senior Orientation Coordinator, and Parent and Student Orientation Coordinator, the Orientation Coordinator supports the planning and execution of successful student onboarding experiences.

This includes the strategic delivery of information, management of online programs, organization of marketing and communication materials, planning of events and student activities, managing registration and communication systems, and overall working to foster student belonging and engagement. Collaborates with faculty and staff to establish meaningful campus and community involvement in building a strong and viable program and supports students and the campus in providing an inclusive and accepting campus environment.

Supports outreach and yield events and other department-wide programs (inclusive but not limited to the Tuffy the Titan mascot program, Experience CSUF: Become a Titan, Fall in Love with Cal State Fullerton). Other duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent from an accredited four-year college or university in one of the behavioral sciences, public administration, business administration or a job-related field and two years of professional experience in one of the student services…