Parent Orientation Program Coordinator

Requisition :

# of Openings: 1

Location: US-UT-Logan

Category: Student Programs & Services

Position Type: Benefited Full-Time

Job Classification: Exempt

College: Student Success

Department: Student Orientation & Transition Sv

Advertised Salary: $45,670 plus excellent benefits

Utah State University is seeking a highly organized and student-centered professional to join the Student Orientation and Transition Services (SOTS) team. The Parent Orientation Program Coordinator will support Parent and Family Programs at Utah State University by coordinating communications, events, and engagement initiatives for parents and supporters of prospective, incoming, and current students. This position serves as a key point of contact for families, helping them navigate the student experience while developing programs, managing communications, and collaborating with campus partners to enhance family engagement and student success.

The Coordinator will assist with program logistics, technology platforms, student staff supervision, and continuous improvement efforts across parent and family initiatives. The Parent Orientation Coordinator will work with prospective and incoming parents, helping them through orientation and the transition to Utah State.

We are passionate about Utah State University, its land-grant mission, and helping students find their path to higher education. Our office centers its work around four core values: impact, growth, connection, and innovation. As a benefitted USU employee, you will receive: 14.2% of gross income paid to a retirement account, 13 paid holidays per year, 22 vacation days per year, 12 days of sick leave per year, excellent health and dental insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, and tuition reduction benefits.

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• Coordinate and deliver parent and family programs, services, and engagement initiatives that support families of prospective, incoming, and current students across the Utah State University system.
• Develop, schedule, and manage communications for parents and supporters through email, web, and other communication platforms to ensure families receive timely and accurate information.
• Plan and execute parent and family events, including orientation programs, family engagement activities, and other university-sponsored initiatives.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for parents and supporters, responding to inquiries and connecting families with appropriate campus resources and services.
• Collaborate with university departments and campus partners to develop resources, communications, and programming that support student success and family engagement.
• Maintain and update program content across websites, communication platforms, and orientation systems to ensure information is current, accurate, and accessible.
• Utilize technology platforms and data tools to manage programs, monitor engagement, evaluate outcomes, and inform continuous improvement efforts.
• Assist with the hiring, training, supervision, and development of student employees supporting parent and family programs.
• Support sponsorship, partnership, and outreach efforts that enhance parent and family engagement opportunities.
• Collect and analyze feedback from families and campus stakeholders to identify needs, assess program effectiveness, and recommend improvements.
• Represent Student Orientation and Transition Services at university events, presentations, and outreach activities.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree and one year of progressively responsible related experience or an equivalent…