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Coordinator of Orientation and First Year Programs
| Job Number | Full/Part Time | Schedule | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 201402044083 | Full Time | 8AM - 5PM | - |
Position Information
The UC Riverside Student Life Office is seeking a Coordinator of Orientation and First Year Programs to join a team of professionals that oversee numerous programs and services to assist the transition and retention of new students. Student Life Office is committed to providing an inclusive environment that attracts a workforce which mirrors the diversity of the campus and surrounding community. Within this exciting environment, rich with growth opportunities, you will have opportunities to develop student leader recruitment and training models for multiple programs, coordinate multiple services that support the diverse population of new students, and provide support to the student centered initiatives in Student Life. To learn more about the Student Life Office, Highlander Orientation, First Year Programs and Commuter Programs visit www.studentlife.ucr.edu
Minimum Requirements
1) Bachelor's degree in a related field and significant experience as a professional or advanced professional-level student affairs officer or equivalent; or an equivalent combination of college education and experience.
2) Experience in program and event management.
3) Skill in observing and evaluating the outcomes of a problem to identify the key issues or redirect efforts.
4) Demonstrated skill in expressing ideas clearly and convincingly. Conflict resolution and mediation.
5) Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
6) Skill in generating a number of different approaches to problems.
7) Ability to work energetically and well with college students.
2) Experience in program and event management.
3) Skill in observing and evaluating the outcomes of a problem to identify the key issues or redirect efforts.
4) Demonstrated skill in expressing ideas clearly and convincingly. Conflict resolution and mediation.
5) Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
6) Skill in generating a number of different approaches to problems.
7) Ability to work energetically and well with college students.
Preferred Qualifications
1) Masters degree in a related field.
2) Experience working with Orientation and First Year Programs preferred.
3) Student Development - Working knowledge of student development theory and commitment to its implementation.
4) Knowledge of UC Policies and Procedures - Knowledge of the applicable UC policies and procedures governing areas related to the responsibilities of the job
5) Self-Management Skills - Skill in working independently and following through on assignments with minimal direction.
6) Advanced Writing Skills - Skill to independently compose letters, memos, reports, and other written communication materials, for a variety of audiences, using correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, composition, text editing, and proofreading skills.
2) Experience working with Orientation and First Year Programs preferred.
3) Student Development - Working knowledge of student development theory and commitment to its implementation.
4) Knowledge of UC Policies and Procedures - Knowledge of the applicable UC policies and procedures governing areas related to the responsibilities of the job
5) Self-Management Skills - Skill in working independently and following through on assignments with minimal direction.
6) Advanced Writing Skills - Skill to independently compose letters, memos, reports, and other written communication materials, for a variety of audiences, using correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, composition, text editing, and proofreading skills.
Additional Information
In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history and culture. UCR gives every student the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.
At UC Riverside we celebrate diversity and are proud of our #8 ranking among the nation for most diverse universities (US News and World Report 2012-13). Become part of a place that fosters success for all its constituents, students, faculty, and staff, and where work/life balance and campus culture are integral to our way of life.
UCR is ranked 46th among top public universities (US News and World Report 2012-13) and is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff.
For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview
At UC Riverside we celebrate diversity and are proud of our #8 ranking among the nation for most diverse universities (US News and World Report 2012-13). Become part of a place that fosters success for all its constituents, students, faculty, and staff, and where work/life balance and campus culture are integral to our way of life.
UCR is ranked 46th among top public universities (US News and World Report 2012-13) and is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff.
For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview