Coordinator for Campus Tours

Department: Student Orientation Programs
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular Ongoing
Salary: $40000 - $48000 per year
Compensation Band: OS-OA04-Fiscal Year 2025-2026
FTE: 1.0

Application Review Begins

February 1 2026; position open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please provide a resume that clearly outlines relevant work history including dates of employment and educational background. These details are crucial in evaluating whether applicants meet the qualifications for the position.

Department Summary

It is the mission of Student Orientation Programs to introduce new and prospective students and their families to the universitys intellectual addition we seek to improve the quality of the new student experience by assisting with academic personal and social adjustment to the university demonstrating the University of Oregons commitment to teaching learning and scholarship. Through recruitment programs such as the Ambassador Program Duck Preview Duck Days and orientation and transition events such as IntroDUCKtion Week of Welcome and the Welcome to the Flock series Student Orientation Programs serves approximately 100000 visitors prospective students new students and families. Additionally in providing staffing support to other departments within the Division of Student Services and Enrollment Management SOP staff interact with more than 100000 Oregonians who learn about the University through community-based festivals events and educational programs throughout the state of Oregon. The department employs nearly 150 student staff each year fostering skill and experience development in an ongoing student development effort. Department staff and students conduct their work in a fast-paced dynamic highly collaborative environment in a variety of settings.

Position Summary

The Coordinator for Campus Tours serves as a member of the Student Orientation Programs team.

This position has a significant impact on the achievement of the universitys recruitment goals because of its focus on a multi-faceted visit strategy including the expansion of in-person on-campus visits to meet the demands of the university and prospective students.

The Coordinator collaborates with campus partners and community stakeholders to ensure the messages facts and information about university programs and services are accurate and that the universitys stories are shared effectively during the campus visit. Additionally the coordinator is essential to the ongoing successful recruitment selection training and supervision of the Ambassadors who will staff the on- and off-campus programs and events coordinated by the successful candidate.

Like all full-time staff on the campus visits team the Coordinator independently develops and implements programs events and training initiatives to meet the Universitys recruitment goals. The position requires a significant amount of professional judgment and will have a great deal of autonomy regarding work planning; selection and training of student staff and volunteer mentors; presenting the university to tens of thousands of prospective students and community constituents families and campus organizations; and application of university student employment policies.

The Coordinator will directly supervise 30-40 Ambassadors as well as some supervision of the daily operation of visits for all 55 student Ambassadors. Secondary responsibilities include additional travel on behalf of the university and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of skills experience and education.
Two years of work experience in higher education administration enrollment management student affairs or a related field; graduate-level work applies.

Professional Competencies

Commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.
Ability to work in a dynamic highly collaborative team-oriented environment.
Experience hiring training and supervising student employees.
Excellent organization planning public relations and presentation skills.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Educational background and work experience in higher education administration enrollment management student development or related field.
Second language skills desired; candidates who are fluent in Spanish will be given preference.
Experience planning and implementing large-scale programs.
One year of experience hiring training and supervising student employees and/or volunteers.
Masters degree in higher education administration student affairs or a related field.

FLSA Exempt: Yes

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees including health insurance retirement plans and paid time off. For more information about benefits visit our website.

The University of Oregon is an equal-opportunity institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process please email us or call .

UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression pregnancy (including pregnancy-related conditions) age physical or mental disability genetic information (including family medical history) ancestry familial status citizenship service in the uniformed services (as defined in federal and state law) veteran status expunged juvenile record and/or the use of leave protected by state or federal law in all programs activities and employment practices as required by Title IX other applicable laws and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access. Contact information related policies and complaint procedures are listed here.

In compliance with federal law the University of Oregon prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and services. The Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online.