What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coordinator, New Student Orientation position at Lake Washington Institute of Technology?
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES
About Our College
Located just outside of Seattle, WA, Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech) was founded in 1949, and is the only public institute of technology in the state of Washington. LWTech offers 12 bachelor's degrees, 42 associate degrees, and 70 professional certificates in 41 areas of study, including STEM-focused programs in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.
LWTech serves the Eastside and is located within the city of Kirkland, which is situated on the eastern shore of Lake Washington. Kirkland is home to companies such as GoDaddy, Google, Astronics and EvergreenHealth, and the college is within minutes from Microsoft and Nintendo.
Learn more about LWTech's Mission, Vision, Values, and Core Themes
LWTech is committed to increasing its cultural diversity with an emphasis on equity and inclusion among its staff and faculty. We serve a student population of 6,500 that come from a variety of backgrounds. We strongly value diversity and are working to improve access and successful educational outcomes for all students. We are actively seeking applicants that will help to balance our employee workforce to align with our students and community. Questions regarding the College's commitment to diversity and our campus culture may be directed to Human Resources. For more information on our Equity, Diversity, Inclusion Council, please click on the link.
Summary
The New Student Orientation (NSO) Coordinator hosts and coordinates a regularly scheduled, comprehensive orientation program for new students entering Lake Washington Institute of Technology, not including specialty programs such as high school, international, or essential skills. The Coordinator assists the Director of Outreach, Recruitment, and Intake to meet NSO desired impacts and continually improve the NSO experience.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Lead in-person NSO sessions that meet NSO goals and desired impacts.
Manage online asynchronous NSO Canvas course to ensure engagement and alignment with NSO goals and desired outcomes.
Create a welcoming environment for a diverse student body in one-on-one and group formats that fosters engagement and connection.
Support LWTech’s commitment to eliminating opportunity gaps for marginalized populations by creating a low barrier, high support intake process.
Foster a sense of preparedness and confidence in students as they approach their first advising appointment by navigating vital pre-advising tasks during NSO events.
Identify appropriate next steps for individual students and register them for appropriate meetings, such as placement assessments, initial academic advising appointments, financial aid workshops, etc.
Assist students in activating and logging-in to required software such as ctcLink, Canvas, student email, etc.
Align NSO desired impacts with those of adjacent internal stakeholders, including Advising, Assessment, Information Technology, Office of Student Life, and others.
Train appropriate stakeholders to participate in NSO sessions.
Prepare materials for each session based on the number of registered participants and oversee day-of logistics, such as technology and room set up
Manage internal and external communications to incoming students, staff, and faculty regarding NSO events.
Coordinate with Enrollment Services to add and remove appropriate holds on student accounts.
Support the connection between career services and the NSO experience.
Review and update printed and electronic materials regularly.
Research best practices for New Student Orientations across all higher education and industry levels for process improvement purposes.
Conceptualize and create program assessment and evaluation strategies; leverage strategic data analysis to inform program enhancements.
Partner with the Director of Outreach, Recruitment, and Intake to continually revise and improve NSO experience.
Maintain records and statistics for reporting purposes.
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Sufficient combination of education, work, and lived experience to demonstrate ability to meet the following expectations (generally, competitive candidates will have a bachelor's degree or higher and two or more years student success-related experience in higher education setting)
Utilize student intake and success strategies to meet enrollment goals
Work with individuals of varied ethnicity, ages, backgrounds, and abilities
Collaborate with multiple on-campus offices and off-campus organizations
Superior ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and abilities
Due to the diversity of the college population, we encourage applicants who are multilingual
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Salary is $5,836 per month. This is a full-time, 40 hour per week position. Working hours are typically 7:30am – 4:30pm Monday through Friday; teleworking is available 2-3 days per week.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and other insurance benefits are provided as currently administered under Public Employees Benefits Board, State Retirement Plan and a Deferred Compensation Plan; sick leave accrues at 1 day effective upon employment and vacation accrues at 25 days per year. We also offer 13 paid holidays and 4 paid personal days effective upon employment. Full time, exempt employees have access to bereavement leave, employee assistance program, free tuition, reduced childcare costs at our Early Learning Center, reduced Bus Fare, professional development opportunities and more! For further details on the benefits offered at LWTech, please visit: lwtech.edu/about/human-resources/benefits/
Required Online Application Materials
- Online application
- Current resume
- Cover letter
- Responses to the supplemental questions included in the online application process
To be considered for a position you MUST submit a complete online application form, resume, cover letter, responses to the supplemental questions included in the online application process.
Conditions of Employment
- Official transcripts/certifications will be required upon employment
- Other conditions that may apply will be detailed upon the offer of employment
- Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of background/reference checks
Physical Requirements
Ability to perform range of physical motions; lifting and carrying; standing, walking, sitting for long periods of time, kneeling, squatting, and stooping; and traversing up and down stairs.
Disability Accommodation
LWTech follows the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides the following information as a guideline for applicants:
- Ability to operate office equipment
- Ability to read and verify data and prepare various materials
- Ability to exchange information on the phone or in person
Eligibility to Work:
In compliance with the Immigration and Nationality Act, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire. LWTech does not currently sponsor HB-1 visas. Other conditions that may apply will be detailed upon the offer of employment.
Applicants considered for positions at the College may be required to submit to a background check as a condition of employment. Adverse information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability for the position.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Lake Washington Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Lake Washington Institute of Technology does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, creed, disabled veteran status, marital status or Vietnam-era veteran status in is programs and activities. Questions regarding the College's Affirmative Action Policy may be directed to the Meena Park, Vice President of Human Resources, Affirmative Action Office/Title IX Coordinator, (425) 739-8212.
Jeanne Clery Statement:
Notice of Availability of Annual Security and Fire Safety Report: In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act of 1998, and as a part of the College’s commitment to safety and security on campus, Lake Washington Institute of Technology(LWTech) reports the mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, the required statistics, and other related information for the past three (3) calendar years. LWTech’s Annual Safety Report (ASR) is available online at www.lwtech.edu/about/campus-safety/.
To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the LWTech Safety Department located in the East Building at 11605 132nd Avenue NE Kirkland, WA 98034.
Sexual Misconduct
Pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080, applicants must declare whether they are the subject of any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct in any current or former employment or is currently being investigated for, or have left a position during an investigation into, a violation of any sexual misconduct policy at the applicant's current or past employers. By law, post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who does not complete this form.
CORRECTIONS OR EXTENDED NOTICES
Salary : $5,836
