The Deadline for the Coordinator position has passed. Applications for Orientation Leader positions will be available January 2010.

A New Student Programs (NSP) Coordinator is first and foremost, a student leader. NSP Coordinators assist in the planning and implementation of orientation programs for all new students and their families to American University. In addition to working with new students and families, NSP Coordinators work closely with many departments on campus. NSP Coordinators are expected to work part time throughout the spring semester and full time throughout the summer.


NSP Coordinators are responsible for:
• Answering telephone and mail inquiries in a timely manner
• Creating and producing brochures, schedules, and signage
• Communicating with the university community to coordinate room assignments and audio visual requests
• Corresponding with administration, faculty, staff and other program participants regarding orientation planning and programming
• Coordinating New Student Programs mailings
• Managing registration process for all orientation programs
• Assisting in the recruitment, hiring, training, and supervision of all Orientation Leaders
• And much, much more!

Characteristics desired of all NSP Coordinators:
• Leadership skills
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve
• Self-motivator
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations
• Strong work ethic
• Attention to detail
• Sense of humor
• Creativity
• Pride in AU!


Quotes from a previous Coordinator:

"When a student or parent comes up to you and compliments you on the program, there's no greater compensation for the effort you put in."

"It's amazing to walk around campus and having new students come up to you and say, 'Hey, I know you. You were that Detoxicator guy."

"You learn a lot about your abilities and become more confident in yourself when you're given these major duties to do and you actually pull it off!"

"Your level of professionalism and maturity leaps over the course of working with New Student Orientation because of the rigorous, vigorous work you do."

Chad Robinson
2005 NSP Coordinator