University of Central Florida
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New Student And Family Programs
New Student and Family Programs at the University of Central Florida is a critical unit to the success of new students and families at UCF. We provide a strong foundation for new students and their supporters to establish their unique pathways to student success and aim to lead the way in providing world-class onboarding experiences that build a culture of community, discovery, and innovation to enhance / maximize student success and well-being. Situated within Student Success and Well-Being (SSWB), NSFP oversees new student orientation for both FTIC (first time in college) and transfer students in addition to the Pegasus Parent Program, which includes Family Weekend.
The Opportunity
New Student and Family Programs (NSFP) is seeking a Student Programs Coordinator II. This position develops, implements, facilitates, and evaluates various programs focused on assisting students in successfully integrating into the University environment. In addition, the position recruits, hires, and supervises student employees while providing quality opportunities to enrich the student experience and enhance the campus environment.
This position may be moved at management's discretion within the SSWB division to a commensurate level position as determined by the Vice President of Student Success and Well-Being or his/her designee.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and mentor 35-40 Orientation Leaders, inclusive of all aspects of the employee life-cycle.
- Plan, implement, and assess a comprehensive recruitment plan, including the recruitment, interviewing, selection, and hiring of a team of Orientation Leaders that supports Orientation Programs, Family Programs, University events, and other NSFP priorities on an ongoing basis.
- Coordinate and implement the logistical needs related to Orientation programs, including but not limited to: script development, facilitation guides, staffing plans, on-site event management, stakeholder communication, reservation management, etc.
- Create and manage staffing and payroll shifts, in coordination with Associate Director and other key stakeholders, to stay within Orientation Leader payroll budget, while ensuring programs are adequately staffed to meet student success, SSWB, and NSFP goals.
- Support and provide ongoing training and development opportunities for Orientation Leaders, including but not limited to NACE Competencies (or other NSFP curricular priorities) and key job responsibilities.
- Coordinate and implement a comprehensive assessment plan for Orientation Leaders, including annual and mid-year performance appraisals.
- Support and participate in other NSFP, SSWB, and UCF initiatives, committees, and working groups; other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's with 2+ years of relevant experience or Master's degree and 0+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, or a related field, or a Bachelor's degree in the related field with 2+ years of post-grad experience.
- Orientation program and/or large event planning experience.
- Previous supervisory experience.
- Prior Higher Education experience.
Special Instructions To The Applicants
- All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and the university cannot accommodate H‑1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer.
- Position requires a valid Class E driver’s license. This position may involve driving to various locations on and off campus to conduct University business.
Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?
As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 12 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills, and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.
Working at UCF has its perks! UCF offers:
- Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program
- Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays
- Retirement savings options
- Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions
- Education assistance
- And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.
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Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.
Department
Student Success and Well-Being (SSWB) - New Student and Family Programs
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday 8:00AM to 5:00PM; Occasional after hours or weekends required for training or event support.
Type of Appointment
Regular
Expected Salary
$20.29 to Negotiable
Job Posting End Date
07-30-2026-12-00-AM
The University of Central Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.
As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.
UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.
If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 407-823-1336 or email onac@ucf.edu.
For general application or posting questions, please email talent@ucf.edu.
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