Coordinator For Orientation And Admissions Events (24-45)

Francis Marion University invites applications for the position of Coordinator of Orientation and Admissions Events, who will plan and coordinate Admissions events including, but not limited to, New Student Orientation and Open House.

The Coordinator will report to the Director of Admissions and will also work closely with the Vice President for Enrollment Management. The primary responsibilities of the Coordinator will be to plan, implement and evaluate New Student Orientation programming and to advise and supervise approximately thirty temporary student employees known as Orientation Leaders. The selected candidate will also consult with prospective students and will evaluate prospective student admission applications for graduate students. In addition, the Coordinator will be available to answer questions about financial assistance, admissions, registration, housing, academics, and related areas.

Other responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Recruiting students to FMU through established recruiting protocols, including campus and private visits, and presentations.

• Developing New Student Orientation literature and event marketing materials

• Tracking admissions event attendance and registration

• Weekly reporting of event statistics

• Comparative analysis for on-demand enrollment reporting

• Corresponding with Faculty and Staff to inform of detailed event information and communicating with cross-functional areas to facilitate the successful execution of campus-wide events.

• Efficiently managing Orientation budget, and executing necessary supply purchases

• Work with external vendors to suit Orientation and Admissions event needs.

• Evaluating applications of prospective Francis Marion University students.

• Counseling and providing information to prospective students about the admissions process and providing information about campus academic departments and support services.

• Participating in on-going professional development to develop the skills and competencies needed for success in enrollment management.

• Other assigned duties.

Start Date: July 1, 2024

State Requirement: Bachelor's degree.

FMU Requirements: Ability to work independently toward assigned goals; ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with a variety of diverse audiences; ability to travel occasionally and work a flexible schedule, with monthly weekend work; must have valid Driver's License.

FMU Preferences: Some experience in college admissions work, orientation, and/or event planning; knowledge of FMU's admission and financial assistance policies and procedures; some supervisory experience.

State Classification: Student Services Program Coordinator II (CB70)

Band/Level: 5/1

Salary: $45,000; Commensurate with abilities, experience, and state compensation guidelines

Materials Needed:

• Letter of Interest (Referencing Position Number 24-45)

• Copies of all transcripts (official transcripts will be required of the successful candidate)

• Resume

• The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references; and

5.FMU Staff Application.

To obtain the FMU Staff Application, please click here.

Send Application Packet to: Dr. Charlene Wages, Vice President for Administration and Planning, Francis Marion University, PO Box 100547, Florence, SC 29502-0547 or FAX to (843) 661-1202.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

As Francis Marion University has continued to be recognized for its diverse student body, it especially welcomes applicants who can affirm and enhance its mission and encourages applications by women and minorities.

Applicants honorably discharged from a branch of the United States Armed Forces, who meet the minimum training and experience requirements, are given employment preference by all State agencies and higher education institutions in SC.

An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution