Coordinator of New Student Onboarding

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title Coordinator of New Student Onboarding Classification Title Department Counseling Work Location Main Campus Duties

The Coordinator of New Student Onboarding is responsible for development, implementation, and coordination of processes and procedures related to orientation and onboarding of new students.

Moraine Valley is seeking a highly collaborative and flexible professional who excels at verbal and written communication. The next Coordinator will thrive in a fast-paced environment that requires quickly shifting priorities and resources to best meet the needs of new students. [CHECK]

Essential duties and responsibilities, include, but are not limited to:

1. In collaboration with the Assistant Dean of Academic Advising and New Student Orientation and Dean of Student Engagement, provide leadership and direction on all aspects of pre-orientation, online, and on-campus orientation activities.

2. Provide dedicated support before, during, and after New Student Orientation programming. The Coordinator of New Student Onboarding must be physically present during peak orientation times.

3. Supervise student employees serving in the Orientation Leader role. Partner with the Assistant Dean to recruit, hire, and train the Orientation Leaders.

4. Collaborate and directly support the faculty and staff that are assigned to carry out New Student Orientation programming.

5. Serve as co-chair to the Orientation Committee within the Student Development Division.

6. Work directly with internal partners on annual updates and purchases of materials and supplies for New Student Orientation.

7. Facilitate New Student Orientation programming for special student populations.

8. Develop and maintain written procedures, oversee updates to New Student Orientation materials and platforms, and update resources for staff involved with New Student Orientation.

9. Partner with the Assistant Dean of Academic Advising and New Student Orientation to develop and deliver an update training specific to orientation every fall and spring semester.

10. Utilize institutional data, dashboards, and CRM information to communicate with students in the pipeline through email, text, phone, and other approaches.

11. Utilize data to assess the effectiveness of New Student Orientation programming.

12. Respond in a timely manner to student concerns or complaints.

13. Support the Assistant Dean of Academic Advising and New Student Orientation with advising-related projects. Assist with Student Engagement and Student Development projects and programming during non-peak times. Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree required. A Bachelor's degree in education, psychology, or a related field is required; Master's degree in higher education, college student personnel, psychology, counseling, or related is preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years of higher education experience is required. Community college experience preferred.
• At least 2 years of experience coordinating orientation programming is required.
• One year of supervisory experience in a college or university is required.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• A strong record of direct leadership with orientation programming at a college or university.
• Knowledge and experience of different models of orientation and new student onboarding; preferring experience collaborating with faculty academic advisors and/or counselors during orientation programming.
• Strong collaborative leadership skills combined with high energy and enthusiasm.
• Exceptional public presentation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A commitment to providing quality services that support new students.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse staff and student body.
• Knowledge and experience using technology, including a student information system, to serve students.
• Working understanding FERPA and experience balancing student rights and parental requests for involvement.
• Ability to analyze data and reports to make data-driven decisions in support of student success.

Work will primarily occur in an office, classroom, hallway, or presentation-style environment. The employee will regularly travel outdoors between buildings, and will infrequently be required to staff outdoor programming or events.

Position Status Full Time Hours

In general, 8:00am-5:00pm, Monday-Friday. During the summer, the college does not offer business hours on Fridays.

Pending successful completion of an introductory period, this position may be eligible for one day of remote work per week during normal weeks when remote work is allowable.

Salary/Wage $54,700-$68,000 (plus exceptional benefits) Hourly/Salary Salaried Benefits

FT Professional Staff Position

Moraine Valley offers a generous benefits plan which includes paid time off, tuition discounts for benefit eligible employees and family, medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits in a collaborative and friendly environment. These include:

Health, Dental, Vision

Life insurance; Optional life

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

MVCC Tuition waiver

SURS Retirement plan

Vacation Days

Holidays

Sick Leave

Personal days

Bereavement days

Tax-sheltered annuity plans

Visit the link to learn more about specific benefits and eligibility criterion for this position/category: morainevalley.edu/hr

Review of Applications Begins 09/14/2026

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number AP00585P Open Date 08/31/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

Please do not apply through third party sites. Please apply through jobs.morainevalley.edu

For consideration, apply by application review date with complete information. Please contact hr@morainevalley.edu if you have any questions or to notify if you are an internal applicant.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

• Chicago Tribune

• HigherEdJobs

• InsideHigherEd

• Chronicle of Higher Education

• MVCC Website/Posting

• Employee of MVCC

• Other

• No Response

• • Are you a State Universities Retirement System (SURS) annuitant and currently receiving a monthly annuity?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have a minimum of three years (full-time equivalent) experience in higher education?

• Yes, I meet this requirement and it is clearly noted on my resume

• No

• • Do you have at least 2 years of experience coordinating orientation programming and 1 year of supervisory experience in a college or university?

• Yes

• No

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Unofficial Transcripts
• Other Document