New Student Orientation Program Coordinator
Ogden, UT
Salary Not AvailableFull time
Posted 2 months ago
Job Description
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.
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).
Weber State University
Weber State is renowned for excellent teaching, accessible educational opportunities and an enduring presence in northern Utah. WSU serves more than 33,000 students and offers 250+ certificate and degree programs, including 20 graduate degrees.
