Orientation Programs & Event Specialist

Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City, OK

Full-time

Oklahoma City, OK

Educational Services

About the position

The Orientation Programs & Event Specialist is responsible for leading and executing various programs aimed at enhancing the experience of prospective and new students at Oklahoma State University. This role involves collaboration with admissions and recruitment staff to plan and implement events such as orientation and Cowboy Welcome, ensuring alignment with institutional enrollment goals. The position requires strong organizational skills, effective communication, and the ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining high standards in event execution.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement prospective and new student experience programs, including orientation and enrollment events.
• Collaborate with admissions and recruitment office staff to achieve institutional enrollment goals.
• Book venue space and order catering for events.
• Communicate room set-up requirements and monitor daily data reports.
• Compile event material packets and manage office email inboxes.
• Ensure high standards and enrollment initiatives are reflected in orientation programming experiences.
• Conduct campus-wide tours, potentially lasting two hours or longer outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Work a variable schedule, including occasional evenings and weekends, to meet the needs of prospective students and their parents.
• Travel off-campus sporadically, including overnight stays, to support events and recruitment.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Two years of work experience; post-secondary education may substitute for experience.
• Ability to lift in excess of 45 lbs.
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and technical skills.
• Knowledge of MS applications and experience in planning and executing prospective student-centered programs.
• Demonstrated project management, time management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and in a fast-paced team environment.
• Valid Driver's License.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's Degree

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer
• Safe study, work, and living environment
• Pre-employment background checks conducted on final candidates