Department Contact: Patty Grajeda, patty31@nmsu.edu

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary: The Student Transition Coordinator centers the work of incoming NMSU students from an approach grounded in diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Student Transition Coordinator manages the many day-to-day aspects Aggie Welcome & Orientation student programming and response to incoming student needs. This individual develops, coordinates, implements, and assesses large and small scale programs for NMSU incoming students independently and/or in collaboration with multiple campus partners such as Undergraduate Admissions, Student Involvement & Leadership Programs, Housing & Residential Life, Athletics, and a variety of other student service offices. This position has the decision-making authority for hiring, training, and supervision of the program summer graduate intern, and co-authority with the Family Engagement Coordinator for hiring, training, and supervision for the student Ambassadors and Orientation Leaders.

Salary starts at $45,000 but will be commensurate with experience/education. Professional Development funding is provided every year.

Position Details

Position Title: Aggie Welcome Orientation Specialist

College/Division: Student Success & Enroll Management

Department: 521010-UNDERGRAD ADMISSIONS & ORIENTATION

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: 45,000

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

FLSA Status: Exempt

Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: 

Job Duties and Responsibilities: The Aggie Welcome & Orientation Coordinator centers the work of incoming NMSU students from an approach grounded in diversity, equity, and inclusion. The AWO Coordinator manages the many day-to-day aspects Aggie Welcome & Orientation programming and response to incoming student needs. This individual develops, coordinates, implements, and assesses large and small scale programs for NMSU incoming students independently and/or in collaboration with multiple campus partners such as Undergraduate Admissions & Orientation, Student Involvement & Leadership Programs, Housing & Residential Life, Athletics, and a variety of other student service offices. This position has the decision-making authority for hiring, training, and supervision of the program summer graduate intern, and co-authority with the Family Outreach Programs Senior Coordinator for hiring, training, and supervision for the Student Coordinators and Orientation Leaders.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience: 
Associate's Degree + 4 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree + 2 years of relevant experience.

Equivalent Qualifications: 

Preferred Qualifications: 
- Master’s Degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education, Counseling, or equivalent

- Previous experience working with college students’ family members and supporters

- Ability to obtain a university driving permit (based on having valid US driving license)

Special Certification/Licensure: 

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is normally performed indoors.

Physical Effort: Light physical effort. Effort applies to no more than two (2) hours per day.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.