Also called: New Student Programs Coordinator
Plans orientation and first-year programs that help new college students settle in.
This coordinator trains student orientation leaders, schedules welcome-week events, and checks in with first-years who are struggling in the first semester.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's; a master's in student affairs helps advancement.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Higher Education Administration, Communications, Psychology.
Growing about average (about 4% over 10 years). Tracks student affairs roles.
Low risk for 10 years. AI may schedule events and send reminders; training orientation leaders and checking on struggling first-years stay human.
Classes: Psychology, Speech, Business.
Official data: O*NET occupation 21-1012.
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