New Student Orientation Program Coordinator

Weber State University

Ogden, UT

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Background Investigation, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems, Data Analysis, Depth Perception, Detail Oriented, Event Management, Higher Education, Information Technology & Information Systems, Logistics, Logistics Management, Mentoring, Project/Program Coordination, Short Messaging Service (SMS), Social Media, Team Player, Technical Marketing
LOCATION
Ogden, UT
POSTED
3 days ago

Position Details

WSU's Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

Position Information

Position Title New Student Orientation Program Coordinator Requisition Number S02386P Position Category Staff Campus Location Weber State University - Ogden, UT Hours per week 40 Months per year 12 Alternate work schedule Pay Grade E31 Salary FLSA Exempt Job Summary/Basic Function

The New Student Orientation (NSO) Program Coordinator plays a vital role in welcoming, integrating, and retaining incoming students and their supporters at Weber State University. This position is responsible for managing strategic new student communications, overseeing comprehensive event logistics for orientation programs, and hiring, training, and mentoring a dynamic team of student Orientation Leaders. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, collaborative professional with strong marketing acumen and tech-savviness who is dedicated to fostering a supportive campus environment.

Required Qualifications

Required:

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 1 year or related experience
  • Experience with Communications, Social Media, or Program Coordination

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred:

  • Master's degree
  • 3+ years of professional experience specifically within New Student Orientation, First-Year Experience, Student Life, or related field.
  • Experience supervising, mentoring, or training undergraduate student leaders.
  • Proven experience managing event logistics, coordinating with vendors/partners, and executing in-person events.
  • Demonstrated experience working with CRM software, communication platforms (e.g., Mainstay, texting software), student information systems (e.g., Banner), Google Suite, and various social media platforms.

A successful candidate will be willing to Background Check? Yes Benefits Summary

WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date 06/22/2026 Review Date 07/06/2026 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Notes to Applicant

If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you. The annual salary for this position starts at $48,000 and may go up from there depending on candidate qualifications. The position comes with a generous benefits package.

To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, current resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references.

For qualification determination, your application and/or resume must address the required and preferred qualifications and must contain average number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be considered incomplete.

Screening of applications will begin July 6, 2026. Position will remain open until filled.

Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/28603

ADA Essential Job Function

ADA Essential Job Function

Physical Activity of this position Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another., Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position. , Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance. Physical Requirements of this position Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work. Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision. Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading. The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position. None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).

Supplemental Questions

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    • How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • List of References with Contact Info

Optional Documents

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