Senior Coordinator of New Student Programs

Senior Coordinator of New Student Programs Job no: 499767 Work type: Non-Classified/Professional Location: Boise, ID Categories: Student Services, Student Affairs & Enrollment Management Job Summary The Senior Coordinator of New Student Programs leads the planning and delivery of orientation, transition, and engagement initiatives that support the successful transition of new students and their families to Boise State University. Through collaboration with campus partners, supervision of professional and student staff, and implementation of high‑quality programs, this position fosters student engagement, belonging, success, and retention while advancing the university's enrollment and student success goals. Department Overview New Student Programs (NSP) facilitates the successful transition of new students and their families to Boise State University through orientation, transition, welcome, and family engagement programs. By connecting students to campus resources and fostering a sense of belonging, NSP advances student success, engagement, and retention. Level Scope Fully competent and productive professional contributor who applies acquired job skills, policies, and procedures to complete substantive assignments, projects, and tasks of moderate scope and complexity. Works independently with general supervision; exercises judgment within defined guidelines and practices to determine appropriate action. May provide guidance and assistance to entry level professionals and/or support employees. Essential Functions 60% of time the Senior Coordinator of New Student Programs must: Plan, coordinate, and implement comprehensive orientation programs, including New Student Orientation, Family Orientation, International Student Orientation, Bronco Welcome, and other programs, for first-year, transfer, non‑traditional, international, and virtual students. Manage orientation logistics, including facilities, conference services, housing, advising, registration, scheduling, and summer program support. Coordinate program assessment, reporting, and completion of operational deliverables supporting orientation initiatives. Collaborate with campus partners including the Advising and Academic Support Center, Housing and Residence Life, Student Involvement and Leadership Center, Student Connections and Support Center, Educational Access Center, Center for Global Engagement, Financial Aid and Scholarships, and Student Financial Services to ensure successful program delivery. Plan and coordinate first‑year transition curriculum and initiatives that support student engagement, persistence, and success. 35% of time the Senior Coordinator of New Student Programs must: Supervise and evaluate the Coordinator for New Student Programs professional staff position. Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate approximately 30 student staff members, including Orientation Coordinators and Orientation Leaders. Provide direct supervision, coaching, performance feedback, and leadership development for senior student leaders. Develop and implement student employment and professional development opportunities that enhance leadership, communication, and career readiness. 5% of time the Senior Coordinator of New Student Programs must: Perform other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Knowledge of student development theory, student success principles, and transition practices that support engagement, persistence, and retention. Ability to lead, motivate, and collaborate effectively with students, families, faculty, staff, and campus partners. Ability to represent Boise State University and New Student Programs professionally with internal and external stakeholders. Strong oral, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to design and facilitate engaging trainings, workshops, and educational programs for various audiences. Demonstrated ability to supervise and evaluate professional staff. Demonstrated ability to recruit, supervise, and develop a high‑performing student staff team while fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment. Ability to facilitate small, medium, and large group experiences focused on engagement and community building. Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Ability to think critically, analyze information, solve problems, and make sound decisions in a dynamic environment. Ability to delegate effectively, provide constructive feedback, and promote accountability for individual and team performance and outcomes. Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and ethical decision‑making while maintaining a high level of customer service. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years of professional experience or equivalent relevant experience. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs Administration, College Student Personnel, Student Development, Student Leadership, Counseling, Educational Leadership, or a related field. Two to five years of progressively responsible professional experience in orientation, transition programs, student engagement, student affairs, enrollment management, or a related higher education setting. Experience planning, coordinating, and implementing large‑scale programs or initiatives that support student transition, engagement, and success. Experience recruiting, hiring, training, supervising, scheduling, evaluating, and providing performance management for student employees, student leaders, or similar student staff. Experience developing and facilitating student leadership development programs, trainings, workshops, or educational initiatives. Experience collaborating with multiple campus stakeholders to deliver student‑centered programs and services. Experience monitoring program budgets, tracking expenditures, and supporting fiscally responsible decision‑making. Salary and Benefits Salary: $55,065.60 annually. Boise State University provides a best‑in‑class benefits package, including: 12 paid holidays (University closed between Christmas and New Year’s, requiring use of 3 vacation days). Between 12–24 annual paid vacation days for full‑time Professional and Classified staff depending on position type and years of service. 10.76% University contribution to your ORP retirement fund (Professional and Faculty employees). 11.96% University contribution to your PERSI retirement fund (Classified employees). Excellent medical, dental and other health‑related insurance coverages. Tuition fee waiver benefits for employees, spouses, and their dependents. See our full benefits page for more information. Equal Employment Opportunity Boise State University is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment as provided for by federal, state, and local law. The university does not discriminate in employment opportunities or actions on the basis of any status or class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. The University endeavors to recruit, hire, train, and promote the most qualified employees in all job titles. All other personnel actions are administered without regard to protected class under federal, state, or local law. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Boise State University