Coordinator, Student Programs

Position

Position Coordinator, New Student Programs Department, Student Engagement Center.
Starting Date: ASAP.
Salary: $3,065.92 Monthly Plus Benefits.
Job # S042-26.
Budget Position # CC3497.
Posted 01/16/2026.

Develop and coordinate new student orientation and other programs promoting a sense of belonging for entering undergraduates, including programs and services for transfer students and military‑connected students. Support activities to foster engagement and success of all student populations. Coordinate communications with parents/guests of entering students, including electronic newsletters. Serve as advisor to three new student honor societies. Collect and synthesize data related to programs and services, develop strategic goals, and make data‑informed decisions regarding events, programs, and interventions.

Use technology to scale resources and target content to promote student engagement and sense of belonging. Promote student engagement and community‑building through workshops and seminars based on leadership or psychometric instruments such as Strengths Quest or LPI. Develop partnerships with university faculty, staff, and external stakeholders to maintain and enhance quality programs that support access, success, and belonging for students.

Cooperate with and support campus events sponsored by other student affairs and academic affairs departments. Reports to the Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs.

Assist with the development, revision, and distribution of marketing, educational, and informational materials related to new student transition programs and orientation materials. Plan and implement quality and relevant orientation events and transition programs. Monitor success indicators for transfers, military‑connected, and other student populations; plan and implement interventions to improve persistence and retention. Collaborate with the MSU Admissions and Registrar's Offices to facilitate orientation marketing, registration, and tracking.

Coordinate the selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of student orientation leaders. Collaborate with academic colleges, faculty, Tutoring and Academic Support Programs, and other campus units in onboarding initiatives for new students. Utilize student intervention, referral, and alert systems to identify, support, and strengthen entering undergraduates considered at‑risk. Manage orientation websites, related social media communications, and online outreach via platforms such as EAB Navigate and Engage by Anthology.

Conduct follow‑up assessment and evaluation to better inform student programming needs and learning outcomes. Assist in the development and implementation of program assessments and other research activities to best serve transfer students, military‑connected students, and other student populations. Present workshops to entering undergraduates, parents, and colleagues about the MSU Texas mission, programs, and services. Coordinate programming for Engagement Week. Assist in the planning and implementation of annual campus‑wide events, such as Mustangs Roundup, Family Weekend, and Student Convocation.

Serve on university committees, as assigned. Perform other duties as assigned.

Moderate physical activity. Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time. Sufficient strength and stamina to perform a variety of tasks associated with duties.

At least two years of experience – direct or transferable – in implementing programs for undergraduate students, coordinating campus‑wide activities, advising student organizations, assessing student learning outcomes, and working directly with students.

Knowledge of student development theories, student organizations and successful program planning. Must possess skills in leadership, counseling, risk management, and advising. Proficiency in computer use and commonly used office software (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook), web‑based applications, and social media. Familiarity with software applications for tracking student information, student engagement, and retention data (e.g.,…