Education ​/ Teaching Coordinator, Academic Advising & Student Services

The Coordinator for New Start supports the implementation and ongoing success of New Start, one of the University of Arizona's signature transition programs. For more than 50 years, New Start has supported incoming students in building academic confidence, strengthening college readiness, developing meaningful connections, and successfully transitioning to university life through a comprehensive residential summer bridge experience.

The Coordinator works closely with the Senior Coordinator to support program planning, participant recruitment and engagement, student leader development, and operational implementation. The position contributes to the delivery of an intensive student experience that integrates academic preparation, peer mentoring, campus engagement, and transition support. Through direct service to students, coordination of program operations, and collaboration with campus partners, the Coordinator helps create an environment that promotes belonging, engagement, academic readiness, and student success.

Orientation and New Student Transitions advances the University of Arizona's commitment to Success for Every Student by creating transformative entry experiences for undergraduate students. Serving students, families, academic units, and campus partners, the department designs and delivers orientation and transition programs that foster belonging, academic readiness, and confidence in navigating the university's academic and support systems. Through innovation, collaboration, and service excellence, the department strives to create seamless transition experiences that connect students to the people, resources, and opportunities that define the Arizona experience.

With clarity and connection, students develop the confidence to navigate their university journey and establish their pathway to success.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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• Coordinates the implementation and day-to-day delivery of New Start programs, activities, and student experiences.
• Supports students throughout the New Start experience by connecting them with resources, services, and opportunities that promote success.
• Assists with participant recruitment, outreach, communications, and engagement efforts in collaboration with Admissions and other campus partners.
• Assists with the development and implementation of educational, social, and transition-focused programming.
• Responds to student questions, concerns, and needs while providing exceptional service and support.
• Contributes to efforts that promote student belonging, engagement, academic readiness, and successful transition to the university.
• Collects participant feedback and supports program evaluation efforts to inform continuous improvement.
• Coordinates program logistics, communications, schedules, facilities, and operational processes that support program delivery.
• Collaborates with campus partners, faculty, staff, and community stakeholders to support the implementation of New Start.
• Assists with the coordination of residential, academic, and co-curricular components of the program.
• Supports event planning, campus engagement opportunities, and special initiatives associated with New Start.
• Contributes to the successful delivery of department-wide orientation, transition, and onboarding experiences, including support of programs and initiatives outside assigned areas of responsibility.
• Supports the Senior Coordinator in the recruitment, training, development, and recognition of student leaders and student employees.
• Provides day-to-day guidance and support to student leaders responsible for participant engagement and program implementation.
• Assists with the coordination of student leadership initiatives, training activities, and staff development experiences.
• Promotes leadership development, accountability, and service excellence among student employees.
• Supports a positive environment that encourages learning, engagement, and personal growth.
• Performs other duties as assigned in support of Orientation and New Student Transitions, Enrollment…