Senior Coordinator, New Student Transition Programs

Leads the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of Destination Arizona, Wildcat Welcome, and assigned transition initiatives. Develops engaging and impactful experiences that support student success, belonging, and connection to the university community. Ensures programs align with departmental learning outcomes, student success goals, and organizational priorities.

Evaluates student needs, emerging trends, and program outcomes to strengthen program effectiveness. Recommends and implements program enhancements that improve student engagement and transition outcomes. Leads the coordination and implementation of assigned transition programs and initiatives. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with academic colleges, Enrollment Management, Student Affairs, and campus partners.

Coordinates the integration of campus resources, services, and engagement opportunities into transition experiences. Manages program timelines, communications, logistics, and implementation plans. Supports institutional goals related to student engagement, belonging, persistence, and student success through effective program delivery.

Contributes to the successful delivery of department-wide orientation, transition, and onboarding experiences, including support of programs and initiatives outside assigned areas of responsibility. May Supervises professional and student staff. Assists with the recruitment, training, and mentoring of student leaders and student employees.

Provides guidance, coaching, and support to staff and student leaders responsible for program implementation. Creates an inclusive and supportive environment that promotes leadership development, learning, and service excellence. Establishes processes, expectations, and training opportunities that support effective program delivery and student employee success.

Supports departmental assessment initiatives and program evaluation efforts. Utilizes participant feedback, program outcomes, and assessment findings to inform program enhancements and operational improvements. Contributes to the collection, analysis, and communication of program results. Performs other duties as assigned in support of Orientation and New Student Transitions, Enrollment Management, and university initiatives.

Participates in committees, workgroups, project teams, and special assignments that support student success and institutional priorities. Engages with professional development opportunities, emerging trends, and best practices related to orientation, transition, and student success. Builds and maintains collaborative relationships that support effective program delivery, student success, and organizational effectiveness.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Extensive knowledge and use of principles, theories and concepts of a job function. Complete knowledge of all job functions and the broad industry best practices, techniques and standards.