About Us - Values Overview

Department Summary

The office of Orientation and Transition Programs is a department within the Division of Student Affairs and provides new students, continuing students, and family members with the tools necessary to make a smooth transition to UNT and toward graduation. The mission of our office is to be an evolving office for students and their families that facilitates the successful transition into the UNT community by: helping them connect to the University, creating opportunities, and building relationships. Our department consists of multiple areas, including mentoring, new student programs, orientation, parent and family programs, transfer student programs, and more.

Position Overview

Work is comprised of supporting student and family transition to UNT (40%), student leader advising and support (35%), supporting learning opportunities for parents and family members (15%) and evaluating program and student learning outcomes (10%). Additional duties include, but are not limited to:

· Support all programs and initiatives originating from the office of Orientation and Transition Programs, including: Freshman and Transfer Orientation, Parent and Family Orientation, UNT Parent Association, and other first year student programs
· Assist with the development and support of the Orientation Team (approximately 50 students)
· Serve as a live-in professional staff member in the residence hall used for student orientation
· Provide responsible leadership and role model good judgement as a summer intern to the Orientation Team
· Assist the Coordinator of Parent Programs with providing support to the UNT Parent Association membership drive and merchandise sales during orientation, including:
o Conducting regular inventory or supplies, maintaining accurate databases, and assisting with membership recruitment
· Assist with program assessment projects evaluating student feedback and composing executive summaries to provide insights to program staff.
· Develop and maintain cooperative relationships with other university departments and off-campus community partners
· Assistance with special projects is expected
· Evening and weekend hours will be required
· Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

- Completed at least one year of a master's program in higher education, student affairs, college student personnel or a similar field
- Preference given to applicants with experience and/or background in orientation, retention, and transition
- Candidate must be a part of the NODA internship process

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

- Experience advising or supervising students
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Organizational skills
- Simultaneously execute multiple projects
- Ability to provide leadership and mentoring to students

Preferred Qualifications

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties

• Assist with the supervision and development of Orientation Leaders and Student Coordinators (approximately 45 students) 
• Provide responsible leadership and role model good judgement as a supervisor to Orientation Leaders 
• Plan and Execute the Team and Professional Development Days for the 
• Assist with program assessment projects evaluating both student learning outcomes and program satisfaction, and compose executive summaries for events as instructed 
• Serve in an on-call capacity for our overnight orientation programs for incoming students 
• Develop and maintain cooperative relationships with other university departments and off-campus community partners 
• Other duties as assigned 

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.
Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.

Environmental Hazards

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, evening hours expected. Occasional weekend hours.

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.