Job Summary Central Washington University is recruiting an Orientation Manager to join our Orientation and Transition Program team in Ellensburg, Washington. This role is an important member of our team as they enhance the vision for the University. The role is a campus-based position, which means you get to see the lives you are impacting. We're offering a salary, depending on experience, from $43,716 - $58,380 annually plus the awesome CWU benefits. Who we are: We are a team of individuals committed to Changing Students' Lives. No matter what job, each of us plays a part in supporting and empowering our students to fulfill their dreams. Working in higher education provides career growth and career choice. Think of a university campus like a mini city, operating across 380 acres. You'll find diverse academics, libraries, athletics and sporting events, full service and quick serve dining, conferences and events from small to large, recreation centers, housing, health services, police and public safety for the campus population of 10,000 students. Central Washington University has been named a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Top Producing Institution for the 2022-2023 academic year. In addition, for the seventh time in eight years, CWU is a recipient of the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. Come join us on our journey to encourage, inspire, and create spaces where all identities thrive on campus. Tour our campus in Ellensburg here. www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjdhOegDa9A What we offer: Our investment in you begins the day you join our team, a healthy and successful future for you is important to us. We offer medical, dental, life and disability insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, tuition assistance for you and your dependents, discounts across town, an employee assistance program for individualized counseling, and a wellness incentive program. Learn more: Benefits, Perks, and Leave. The Role: This position, with direction from the Director of Orientation and Transition Programs, will oversee the implementation and coordination of technology, online curriculum and communication for orientation, student transitions and support network programming and communication. Assist in the coordination of all elements of the orientation program and recruitment related events. Initiate programing/initiatives to support onboarding of new students and families. All employees are expected to support CWU's commitment to diversity and to bring and support inclusion into the university environment. Job Duties Digital Outreach and Communication: - Foster a sense of belonging. - Coordinate orientation and transition publications and resources (both digital and print medium). Stakeholder groups/departments include Academic Advising, Registrar, Student Involvement, Health & Wellness, Colleges, Alumni, President's Office, Diversity and Equity Center, Student Engagement and Success partners, Dining, Catering, Housing/Conference Services, along with others. - Coordinate internal communications related to planning and promotion of orientation and recruitment events with campus partners and other stakeholders. - Implement and coordinate the communication plan for incoming students and their support networks. This includes the monthly Parent & Support network newsletter. - Update orientation curriculum within platform as a systemwide solution. - Develop and maintain resources that highlight programs and services which support student success and persistence. - Facilitate initiatives and leads calling campaigns before, during and after New Student Orientation to assist yield and summer melt efforts. Orientation/Transition Planning and Implementation: - Partner with stakeholders to ensure a smooth transition from high school to first year to s