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University of Pittsburgh · 10 hours ago

New Student Programs, Program Coordinator

Pittsburgh, PA

Part-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

3+ years exp

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to supporting the successful transition of first-year and transfer students. The Program Coordinator for New Student Programs will manage student activities, oversee program initiatives, and collaborate with campus partners to enhance student engagement and belonging.

Higher Education

No H1B

Responsibilities

Coordinate and administer first-year and transfer student transition programs throughout the academic year to support student engagement, belonging, and successful adjustment to the University

Plan, organize, and implement major New Student Programs initiatives, including Welcome Week, Panther Connect, Bridge to Success, Spring Welcome, and additional departmental programs that are central to the University’s new student transition strategy

Administer and oversee the New Student Ambassador program, including recruitment, hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling, payroll coordination, and supervision, ensuring consistent staffing and delivery of core orientation and transition services

Provide advising and functional oversight to student leaders and organizations, including New Student Ambassador committees and Phi Eta Sigma, to support leadership development, program execution, and organizational continuity

Develop and coordinate engagement and community-building programming specifically designed for first-year and transfer students, including social, educational, and co-curricular experiences

Coordinate New Student Programs marketing and communications, in partnership with Student Affairs Marketing, to ensure alignment with divisional branding standards and messaging priorities, and supervise a student employee responsible for executing approved promotional content

Conduct assessment and reporting functions for New Student Programs, including collection, analysis, and documentation of program data to inform decision-making, demonstrate effectiveness, and support institutional reporting requirements

Collaborate with campus and Student Affairs partners to support University-wide transition initiatives, shared programming, and cross-divisional priorities impacting new student success

Provide administrative and operational coordination for New Student Programs, including program logistics, scheduling, communications, and maintenance of required records and documentation

Qualification

Program coordinationStudent supervisionEvent planningAssessment practicesDiverse student engagementCollaborationCommunication

Required

Bachelor's Degree

3 years of experience

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Ability to support programs that may occur during evenings and weekends during peak programming periods

Experience coordinating student programs or events

Experience supervising or advising student employees or student organizations

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse student populations

Familiarity with student transition programs

Familiarity with assessment practices

Ability to collaborate within a higher education environment

Conduct assessment and reporting functions for New Student Programs

Provide administrative and operational coordination for New Student Programs

Ability to move objects up to 25 pounds occasionally

Successful completion of a background check

Completion of PA Act 153 clearances and background checks prior to commencement of employment

Preferred

Master's degree in student affairs, higher education, or a related field

Company

University of Pittsburgh

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The University of Pittsburgh is a top-ranked, public institution in Pennsylvania and a member of the Association of American Universities of leading research universities.

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Pittsburgh, PA, US

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