Position Function:
The Coordinator of Orientation and Events will report to the Director of Orientation and Events. This position will responsible for the communication and logistic efforts within the Office of Orientation and Events. This position will utilize a CRM system to assist in the planning and implementation of recruitment events and new student Orientation program. This position will supervise student workers within the office.
Salary Grade: 13
Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Primary staff member overseeing email and phone communication, as well as coverage of the phone and email.
• Utilize CRM (Slate) system and other technologies needed to coordination with the event planning. This includes the collaboration and planning of all pre-and post-event communications.
• Responsible for Orientation logistics and planning including event management, room reservations, meal planning, AV needs, and accommodations.
• Responsible for information/instructional media with the Marketing team and MSU TV Center for Orientation
• Updating communication plans and website content
• Partner with with Division of Student Affairs and ITS on updates
• Partner with Transportation (parking, golf carts, shuttles) on need with events and Orientation
• Oversee the Campus Partner and Servies Fair with Orientation sessions
• Partner with Special Population groups for Orientation (ACCESS, Promise Program, Summer Bridge, CFR, etc.)
• Serving on the individual interview community for Orientation Leader selection
• Attend Orientation Leader professional development trips, community service projects, and semesterly meetings
• Attend and participate in the Orientation Leader Retreat
• Supervision of student workers within the Office of Orientation and Events
• Other tasks related to Orientation
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and 0-2 years' experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with Slate Technolutions software, and other similar CRM systems.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Excellent administrative, organizational, interpersonal, and leadership skills, including experience in supervision.
Well-developed interpersonal, teamwork, verbal and written communication skills.
Independent self-starter with strong work ethic.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
No unusual physical requirements. Requires limited lifting of files and records and nearly all work is performed in a comfortable indoor facility.
Frequent-External imposed deadlines; set and revised beyond one's control, interruptions influence priorities; difficult to anticipate nature or volume of work with certainty beyond a few days; meeting of deadlines and coordination of unrelated activities are key to position; involves conflict-resolution or similar interactions involving emotional issues or stress on a regular basis.
Job frequently requires walking, sitting, reaching, talking, hearing, handling objects with hands.
Instructions for Applying:
Link to apply: http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/
All applicants must apply online at www.msujobs.msstate.edu and attach a cover letter, current resume or curriculum vitae, and the complete contact information for at least three professional references.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, (662) 325-5839.
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