EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR-ORIENTATION & NEW STUDENT PROGRAMS

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is seeking an EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR-ORIENTATION & NEW STUDENT PROGRAMS to serve as a member of the Enrollment and Student Success Leadership Team and report to the Vice Provost for Enrollment and Student Success. To develop, plan, and implement a dynamic and student-centered Blazer Beginnings Orientation for all new students and their families, as well as other programs which serve special populations in the UAB community. To collaborate with Academic Affairs and Student Affairs departments to provide students a seamless transition to the University and promote student engagement, success, and retention.

Responsibilities:

• Develops, plans, and implements a high profile, dynamic, and student-centered orientation program for all new first-year and transfer undergraduate students and their families, serving over 4,000 incoming students along with their family members annually.
• Directs the day-to-day administration of the Blazer Beginnings Orientation and Birmingham Promise programs within Academic Affairs.
• Directly supervises several professional staff members (1 Director and 2 Assistant Directors).
• Creates strategic vision and priorities to advance the work of the department and support the
  
  

transition and retention of new students, with special attention to the populations served directly by the department. Directs the implementation of short- and long-range goals and initiatives.

• Oversees the development of departmental assessment plans to determine programmatic learning outcomes and impact of orientation and transition programs and services.
• Directs the development and management of orientation registration processes in coordination with Admissions. Liaises with stakeholders to develop orientation scheduling and capacities as well as address registration issues.
• Oversees the recruitment, selection, and training of a large and diverse background of undergraduate student orientation leaders.
• Oversees the communication planning process as well as the management of departmental website, publications, and electronic messaging, in collaboration with Marketing and Communications and Enrollment Management as appropriate.
• Manages a complex annual budget of approximately $1 million and conduct regular budget analysis, including expenditure projections and year-end balance management. Serve on a variety of University committees as requested and directed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

(Annual Salary: $81,525 - $132,475 Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience)

Master's degree in Higher Education Administration, Counseling, College Student Personnel, or a related field and five (5) years of Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, or related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran’s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

Primary Location

University

Job Category

Professional & Managerial

Organization

275005000 New Student Programs

Employee Status

Regular

Shift

Day/1st Shift

Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager)

Onsite