First Year Experience Coordinator
Core
Co-manage and implement a comprehensive First-Year Orientation program for new students at the University of Waterloo, serving as both an Orientation Advisor and administrative support.
Role type
Staff Orientation Coordinator (Student Success)
Builds
Campus-wide programming, events, and resources for new students during their first year
Domain
Higher Education / Student Services
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Volunteer management, team leadership, budget management, event planning, stakeholder collaboration, content creation, communication
Preferred skills
Prior experience with Waterloo Orientation, budget management, previous member of Federation Orientation Committee
Technologies
Social media platforms, email systems, website content management
Responsibilities
Co-manage the Waterloo Orientation Team of student leaders, recruit and retain volunteers, manage an operating budget of ~$120,000, coordinate with external partners, develop long-term programming vision, create communications materials, monitor new student transition website, handle inquiries via email and phone.
Seniority
Mid-level Staff, hands-on IC