Orientation and Transition, Coordinator (Part-Time, Hybrid) at Salt Lake Community College (UT) – Taylorsville, Utah

Under close supervision, the Orientation and Transition Coordinator will work collaboratively to implement new student orientations (both in-person and online), welcome week activities, strengthen relationships with community partners in neighboring school districts to create a college-going pipeline and create tutorials aimed at helping new students navigate the registration process and other aspects of higher education. As a member of the OSS team, this coordinator will develop leadership and professional skills while employed and benefit from being part of a caring team environment that fosters growth.

Part-time, Hybrid, approximately 20-25 hours per week.

Applicants must attach a resume to be considered for this position.

SLCC may complete a background check on the selected finalist.
An OSS Coordinator must:

• Motivate, encourage, mentor, and teach new students how to navigate higher education.
• Create a welcoming environment for new students and their families.
• Demonstrate a personal commitment to diversity, equity, and social justice.
• Demonstrate initiative, creativity, teamwork, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills.
• Articulate the purpose of general education classes and teach students how to register for these courses.
• Feel comfortable using technology.
• Be dependable, have excellent organizational skills, and pay close attention to details.
• Participate in ongoing professional development sessions.
• Candidate should possess the ability to:

Candidate should possess the ability to:

• Communicate effectively (in writing and verbally) with a wide range of diverse individuals.
• Deliver high-quality presentations and lead discussions with large and small groups of students in new student orientations or classrooms with high enrollments of first-year students.
• Provide excellent customer service and, when necessary, provide one-on-one consultations.Work collaboratively with others in the team, as well as our campus partners.
• Organize, process and disseminate large amounts of information accurately.
• Learn the requirements of SLCC services, major prerequisites, programs and degree options, as well as college resources and processes (e.g., admissions, registration, financial aid, placement, and orientation).
• Determine the needs of new students and collaborate with others to develop and implement services to meet their needs, including orientation programs, transition activities, and new student tutorials.
• Work well under pressure and function independently with integrity.
• Utilize basic computer operating systems (e.g., Microsoft Office Word, Publisher, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and SLCC’s student information system (i.e., Banner)
• Prioritize assignments, plan and carry projects to completion.
• Learn quickly, work well under pressure, and work ethically with confidential information.
• Advocate for all students with an emphasis on new students.
• Work a flexible schedule, which may include mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people with a variety of abilities and backgrounds, to maintain good working relationships across the College.
• Ability to work with all groups from a variety of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, and with community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities.

Associate degree, preferably in education, educational psychology, sociology, communications, ethnic studies, or related field.
Trade off 2:1 in experience/education requirements.