About this role
Role Overview
- Support programming initiatives that assist new students and their families with their transition into the WashU community
- Work with the Director and STAE Coordinators on programs for orientation, transition, and retention of new undergraduate and graduate students and their families
- Coordinate and schedule volunteers and student workers, oversee staffing and coverage throughout Parent & Family Weekend
- Manage and support multiple events, including logistical planning, on-site coordination, and event execution
- Serve as a primary point of contact for the office by answering phone inquiries and providing accurate information
- Oversee day-to-day office operations by managing and maintaining departmental websites and shared office email inboxes
- Serve on various committees and attend special events, including those on evenings and weekends
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education
- Relevant Experience (3 Years)
- Preferred: Demonstrated experience and knowledge of orientation, retention, and transition programs and services on a college campus, including advising and working with college students in a professional capacity
- Preferred: 1-3 years of professional experience working in a university setting or related fields
- Preferred: Demonstrated experience supervising undergraduate and graduate-level student staff
- Knowledge of student development theory and demonstrated application developing and implementing student staff training
- Comprehension of current issues related to transition issues, student engagement and student development
- Above average knowledge of graphic design and publishing software
Benefits
- Up to 22 days of vacation
- 10 recognized holidays
- Sick time
- Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance
- Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees
- Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan with university contributions starting at 7%
- Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
- 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child
- Childcare resources and support for adult care needs
- Tuition coverage for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years