Associate Director for Orientation and Student Activities

ROLE:

Under the supervision of the Associate Dean for Student Life, the Associate Director for Orientation & Student Activities will run Orientation, supervise the PAL Coordinator and Orientation Coordinators and Peer Advising Leaders, run first-year experience programs, assist with student events, activities and support the success of student clubs and organizations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

Orientation and Week of Welcome

• Oversee and implement new student orientations (fall & spring), Week of Welcome (WOW) and participate in Admissions Events as a Student Affairs representative throughout the year
• Manage relationships with on and off-campus stakeholders (i.e. Admissions, University Services, Athletics, vendors)
• Hire, train, and supervise Peer Advisor Leaders (PALs), Orientation Coordinators, First Year Experience (FYE) Interns, and Transfer Mentors
• Meet weekly with orientation coordinators (summer/fall) to plan events and evaluate programs.
• Attend weekly 1:1 meetings with supervisor
• Manage the budget for Orientation and the Peer Advising Program
• Communicate & collaborate with all staff, faculty, and student leaders about WOW plans and their responsibilities
• Assess orientation experience and implement feedback

First-Year Experience Programs

• Partner with Rho Resident Director to support first-year programming in the residence halls
• Coordinate FYE shuttle system
• Run "first six weeks" of welcome programming for new students
• Oversee Rho Commons Study Nights
• Maintain and update Golden Eagle Guide: New Student Handbook
• Plan and attend a Freshman Retreat- expected to be over Labor Day Weekend

Student Activities Leadership

• Assist in the planning and execution of major campus events and traditions
• Support & develop student leaders on Student Activities and ASCUI teams
• Advise ASCUI club commissioner and ensure the success of student clubs and organizations
• Manage CSLD inventory and storage system
• Serve on student life committee
• Attend student leadership supervisor/director meetings

Digital Calendar and Resource Management

• Partner with campus tech and Pathify vendor to manage MyCUI platform
• Run First-Year Experience social media account

Other Responsibilities:

• Active member of Student Affairs Staff
• Assess program activity based on SLO standards and desired departmental outcomes
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Must possess a Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university
• Master's degree in a related field (education or behavior sciences preferred)
• 2 years of experience in higher education programming is required

Full Time Exempt, 11 Months

$63,360/yr

Health, vision, dental, and life insurances. Retirement plans with employer matching.

Salary : $63,360