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Title: Student Services Coordinator - Transfer Student Programs
Employee Classification: Student Services Coordinator
Campus: University of North Texas
Division: UNT-Student Affairs
SubDivision-Department: UNT-Student Engagement
Department: UNT-Orientation & Transition-160520
Job Location: Denton
Salary: $47,232.00
FTE: 1.000000
Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible
About Us - Values Overview
Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.
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Department Summary
The office of Orientation and Transition Programs is a department within the Division of Student Affairs and provides new students, continuing students, and family members with the tools necessary to make a smooth transition to UNT and toward graduation. Through Orientation and Transition Programs, resources and services are provided to help students and families establish and attain their educational goals.
Position Overview
The Student Services Coordinator working with Transfer Student Programs is expected to implement transitional programs and services during the academic year to connect and support new and current transfer students to the university community. This position provides leadership to transfer student programs and coordinates the efforts of the UNT Transfer Center alongside the Assistant Director and Executive Director.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in related field and two years of student services, student affairs, counseling, advising, or related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Excellent public speaking skills with experience in conducting training workshops. Ability to provide leadership and mentoring to student populations. Experience in networking across departments and programs. Ability to communicate and work with multiple constituent groups. Strong organizational skills and ability to simultaneously execute multiple projects. Excellent verbal and written communication and computer skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's Degree in college student affairs, counseling, higher education or closely related field.
Required License/Registration/Certifications
Valid Driver's License
Job Duties

• Effectively coordinates, implements, and provides leadership and support for initiatives to support new and current transfer students' transition to the university.
• Effectively coordinate and implement programs for National Transfer Student Week that celebrate and engage transfer students in the university community.
• Coordinate and implement the First Flight Transfer Experience program and other welcome week activities for new transfer students at the start of the fall and spring semesters
• Responsible for the organization and implementation of the transfer mentoring program supporting first-year transfer students.
• Effectively organize transfer communities, activities, and program series such as Transfer Tuesdays, with the purpose of community building among new transfer students.
• Effectively hire, train, and supervise the Transfer Ambassador team.
• Effectively hires, terminates, organizes, trains, and evaluates one paid Graduate Assistant.
• Plan the Eagle for a Day program for prospective transfer students each spring and fall semester in collaborations with Admissions.
• Serves as the departmental liaison to the campus-wide Admissions Events Committee, representing the Transfer Center for admissions events and travel/recruitment.
• Supports the university's initiative of all first-year students having a peer mentor.
• Serve as the staff advisor for Tau Sigma, a national honor society recognizing transfer students at UNT and the campus student organization.
• Responsible for updating publications, advertising program services to the campus community, and maintaining appropriate branding standards for all program advertisements, promotional items, and social media posts.
• Effectively manage the Transfer Center space within the Orientation and Transition Programs office. This includes the upkeep of equipment, inventory, and the scheduling of staff.
• Establish learning outcomes for all programs, and actively contribute to the department's assessment plan by completing program all evaluations and executive summaries.
• Collaborates and maintains effective working relationships with divisions and units across campus.
• Exhibits good judgment in decisions pertaining to fiscal matters.
• Attends training workshops/programs when applicable to improve skills, abilities, and maintain knowledge of the field.

Physical Requirements
Communicating with others to exchange information.
Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.
Environmental Hazards
No adverse environmental conditions expected.
Work Schedule
M-F 8-5; some evenings and weekends
Driving University Vehicle
Yes
Security Sensitive
This is a Security Sensitive Position.
Special Instructions
Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.
Benefits
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EEO Statement
The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -and takes actions to prevent - discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.