Admissions Events and Orientation Coordinator
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The Undergraduate Admissions Events and Orientation Coordinator is responsible for assisting and supporting the planning, implementation,
Bachelor's Degree Two years' experience, preferably working with events in a university setting Preferred Qualifications: Student leadership development or student supervision in a university setting.
| Department: | Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Orientation |
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| Position Overview: |
The Undergraduate Admissions Events and Orientation Coordinator is responsible for assisting and supporting the planning, implementation, and logistics of over 50 departmental on-and off-campus events per year. |
| Why Work at UMBC? |
UMBC offers competitive compensation. This role starts at $54,500 and has over 4 weeks of vacation for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available. |
| Telework: |
A hybrid telework schedule may be available. |
| Responsibilities: |
The Undergraduate Admissions Events and Orientation Coordinator is responsible for assisting and supporting the planning, implementation, and logistics of over 50 departmental on-and off-campus events per year. Admissions events range from small boutique-style receptions for 50 guests to large admitted student days welcoming over 3,000 guests, virtual information sessions and event programs, and off-campus strategic market events to drive enrollment. Orientation programming includes online, student-paced modules, virtual academic advising appointments, and 25 summer and 10 winter one-day on-campus sessions with additional programming overnight and weekends for extended orientation options. In addition, this position recruits, hires, trains, coaches, and supervises our Orientation Peer Ambassadors, our student personnel who help transition 3,500 new students and their families to the UMBC Community. This position requires extensive and complex planning and coordination with both internal and external vendors in addition to a strong background in student staff supervision and leadership development. As the primary staff overseeing our Orientation Peer Ambassadors, this position also requires experience in student leadership development and management. |
| Required Minimum Qualifications: |
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| Preferred Qualifications: |
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| Background Screening Statement: |
A background check will be required. |
| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
Upload a cover letter and a resume. |
| Closing Date: | Open Until Filled |
| Benefits: |
UMBC offers a rich benefits package. Regular and grant funded regular positions (Full benefits summary click here): Generous Leave which includes accruing:
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| Salary: |
Salary: $54,500 to $61,500 depending on qualifications and experience. The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Type: | Regular |
| FLSA Status: | Exempt |
| Equal Opportunity Statement: | UMBC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women, minority group members, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. |
| Title IX: | As an institution that receives federal financial assistance, UMBC adheres to Title IX and does not discriminate on the basis of sex. For more information about Title IX and contact information for Title IX Coordinator click here. |
If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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Applications close: Open Until Filled
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- $54,500–$61,500 a year
- 13% below the $67,000 median for Other jobs on Jobera (144,221 salaries).
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