First Year Experience Graduate Assistant

First Year Experience Graduate Assistant Chapman University, United States about 17 hours ago

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Chapman, NEBRASKA

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SE187624

Position Information Department or Unit Name Residence Life Position Headcount 2 Position Title First Year Experience Graduate Assistant Academic Year Spring 2026 Term or Semester All Academic Year Is this Role for an Undergrad or Grad Student? Grad Anticipated Pay Range $20.00 - $20.00 Pay Range Information Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate's qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage. On which Campus will this work be done? Orange Approved Supervisor Breil Bonaguro Supervisor bbonagurochapman Scheduling Please use dates within Chapman Academic Calendar (chapman/academics/academic-calendar.aspx ) Desired Start Date 04/13/2026 Projected End Date 02/05/2027 Average number of hours per week Up to 19 Hrs Position Summary Information Job Description Summary The Graduate Assistant will support the Assistant Director in facilitating the entirety of the First Year Experience program, which includes orientation and transition for incoming undergraduate students at Chapman University. Responsibilities Graduate Assistant for Orientation and First Year Experience Mentorship of five undergraduate student Orientation Coordinators Facilitate bi-weekly meetings with student coordinators Conduct meetings with campus partners as needed Assist with contract review, risk management assessment, event and facility scheduling, and financial procedures Assist with the development and implementation of early transition and first-year programs including: Early Arrival programs, first six weeks programming series, Future Leaders, and First Year Experience Peer Advisor programming Serve as the direct contact for student and family questions regarding each early transition and first-year program In collaboration with the Associate Director and Assistant Director, plan and implement all aspects of New Student, Transfer, and Family Orientation including recruiting, selecting, hiring, and training 130+ Orientation Leaders In collaboration with the Associate Director and Assistant Director, plan and implement Spring Orientation for new students and families including the training of Spring Orientation Leaders Administer, collect, and review assessment data from Spring Orientation, Fall Orientation, Orientation Leaders and various programming to create summaries of findings Maintain detailed virtual files and records Manage and create Canvas course for undergraduate Fall and Spring orientation students Assist with other duties as assigned Required Qualifications Fully knowledgeable about the job; be able to handle responsibilities independently and effectively. Desired Qualifications Experience working in Student Affairs and program planning. Special Instructions to Applicants Budget Information Is Federal work-study required? With or Without FWS