About the University of Oklahoma

Created by the Oklahoma Territorial Legislature in 1890, the University of Oklahoma (OU) is a doctoral degree-granting research university serving the educational, cultural, economic, and health-care needs of the state, region, and nation. OU consists of three campus locations in Oklahoma as well as several centers abroad. The Norman campus serves as home to all of the university’s academic programs except health-related fields. OU enrolls almost 32,000 students, has more than 2,800 full-time faculty members, and has 21 colleges offering 172 majors at the baccalaureate level, 156 majors at the master’s level, 81 doctoral-level majors and 54 graduate certificates.

The OU campus community is committed to maintaining an environment where individuals work collaboratively with mutual respect and assure the highest standards of ethical conduct and integrity. The Division of Student Affairs strives to enhance students’ academic success by developing student skills, cultivating diverse, campus life experiences and enriching the university community through programs and services.

Student Program Coordinator, Transition Programs

Pay Range: Targeted salary $21.00 hourly, based on experience

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., may include some weekends

Travel: Not Required

About New Student Programs:

New Student Programs goal is to ensure a seamless transition process for incoming students to the University of Oklahoma. In collaboration with departments across campus, New Student Programs welcomes students to the OU community and connects them to resources, provides opportunities to find community among their peers, and equips students with tools to be successful throughout their time on campus and beyond. 

About the Transition Programs Coordinator Position:

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Transition Programs, the Transition Programs Coordinator is responsible for fostering a commitment to student success by actively developing, implementing, and maintaining programs and services that enrich student learning, build and maintain a strong sense of community and support the social and personal development of students at the University of Oklahoma.

The position supports the recruitment of students for Start Sooner and oversees the advising and enrollment of participants as well as the development, administration, and programming for Start Sooner, a one-month summer bridge program for incoming students. Specific duties include fostering relationships with students, staff, faculty, and community partners; recruiting student staff and supporting the planning and execution of student staff training; and overseeing the planning and execution of events for Start Sooner.

This position also advises Class Council, a departmental student organization designed to create impactful class-based (freshmen, sophomore, junior, senior) programming through collaboration with campus partners on existing programs/experiences as well as creating some original programming. This includes assisting with the recruitment of students to apply for leadership positions, facilitating student leader training, budget oversight, and event guidance.

Ideal Candidates Will Have:

• Knowledge of student development theory.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn university and department principles and procedures involved in risk.
• A high level of personal and professional integrity.
• A commitment to and respect of the sensitivity of students’ disabilities, health concerns, socioeconomic status, immigration and citizenship status, through actions and interactions.
• Ability to demonstrate multicultural competence, knowledge and experience working and interacting effectively with diverse groups of staff, faculty, and student populations.
• Ability to prioritize, exercise initiative, and demonstrate sound judgment, while effectively executing numerous tasks in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
• Skills in active listening, critical thinking, negotiation, problem solving, reasoning, organizing, written and verbal communication, and multitasking.
• Supervisory skills such as hiring, training, and providing feedback to student staff.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external constituencies.
• Ability to present and facilitate workshops, programs, and events.

Job Duty Breakdown:

• Start Sooner Responsibilities:
• 30% Assist with the design, implementation, and management of Start Sooner. Supports the development of educational, cultural, social/community, and recreational programs in a manner which is collaborative and consultative with other units within the Division of Student Affairs, campus, and local community. Focuses on student learning centered educational initiatives and content to promote community service, leadership, and well-being. Through programs, meetings, and activities on- and off-campus, develops relationships and community with and among participants. 
• 15% Assist with the recruitment of Start Sooner participants, and oversee the advising, and enrollment of participants.
• 10% Undergraduate student advisement and supervision:
• Assist in recruiting, hiring, and training student staff at all levels for Start Sooner.

• Other Job Responsibilities:
• 20% Advise Class Council, including the training of student leaders, attendance at council meetings and events and general advising responsibilities of a student organization.
• 10% Assist with program delivery of all programs within New Student Programs (NSP). NSP is comprised of multiple programs in addition to those overseen by this role, including: Camp Crimson, Transfer Leadership Class, Class Council, and Transfer Programs. Assist in setting up, staffing, and tearing down events designed and implemented by other NSP staff members.
• 5% Assessment: Help execute an assessment for each key stakeholder group of Transition Programs, including: participants, student staff, campus and community partners. Modify and improve programs based on assessment results. Assesses goals and student satisfaction. Generates reports detailing community efforts toward university and division strategic initiatives and assessment of student learning outcomes and student experience.
• 10% Other related duties as assigned.

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Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree.

Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months of equivalent experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.

Department Preferences:

• Bachelors degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
• At least 2 years paraprofessional experience or 1-year professional experience in a secondary or higher education setting. 
• Experience with orientation/concurrent programs (concurrent enrollment, summer orientation, camps, welcome weeks, etc.).
• Experience planning and executing large campus events.
• Experience hiring, training, supervising student staff.

Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check: Yes

Norman Campus: If you are selected as a finalist for a position that supports the Norman Campus, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing.

Why You Belong at the University of Oklahoma: The University of Oklahoma values our community's unique talents, perspectives, and experiences. At OU, we aspire to harness our innovation, creativity, and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere. You Belong Here!

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, gender identity/expression (consistent with applicable law), age (40 or older), religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admissions, employment, housing, financial aid, and educational services.

Requirements

• Start Date: No Start Date
• Education: Bachelor's Degree Required
• Work Experience: 0 - 2 years
• Part/Full Time: Full-Time

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