Director of New Student Orientation

002318

Full Time

Student Affairs

0401460

EHRA (Non-Faculty)

Professional

Commensurate with Education and Experience

Commensurate with Education and Experience

Commensurate with Education and Experience

Flat Rate

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit:

The Division of Academic Affairs and Student Affairs’ primary role is to provide an exceptional academic and co-curricular student experience from orientation through graduation. Student Affairs is comprised of the administrative Office of the Vice Chancellor and the following units: Student Conduct, Counseling and Personal Development Center, Intramural & Recreational Sports, Residence Life, Office of Student Activities & Student Engagement, Rudolph Jones Student Center, and Student Health Services.

Primary Purpose of the Position:

New student orientation is a journey that prepares a diverse group of students (traditional-age, adult learners, military affiliated, transfer, first -generation) for life as a student at Fayetteville State University and beyond. This journey will promote engaged citizenship, learning, career readiness, and the interpersonal development of newly enrolled students. The Director of New Student Orientation and Transition Programs will provide leadership in utilizing innovative best practices in the planning and implementation of events and program initiatives related to the orientation and transition of new students, including primary responsibility for New Student Orientation programs, freshman learning communities, assisting with freshman orientation courses 101, 102, and 105, coordinating Parent and Family Programs, and serving as Freshman Class Advisor. Integral in these efforts is collaboration with campus partners including Enrollment Management, Bronco One-Stop, Student Success, Residence Life, Student Health Services, Student Activities and Engagement, and other student-facing departments in creating inclusive programming geared towards on-boarding new students to the larger campus community, instilling school pride, and increasing student success by ensuring that they are engaged and connected to university resources.

Working required evenings and weekends with longer hours during peak programming

· Master’s degree required.· Proficient in all Microsoft forms as well as social media platforms· Supervisory experience required· Candidates should have experience in working with a diverse student population and recognizing the varying needs of such a diverse student population

· Experience with the development and implementation of orientation activities
· Experience (5 years minimum) in a student-facing role in higher education is preferred· Actively fosters a culture that promotes equity and inclusion· Demonstrated use of innovative ideas in programming for college students· Experience in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with fellow staff members and campus partners· Experience in aligning programmatic outcomes with campus partners related to presentation content, delivery, and messaging in orientation activities· Demonstrated experience in supervising, selecting, and training undergraduate student staff· Ability to work independently and as part of a highly collaborative team of professionals and student leaders
· Theoretical and practical understanding of student development

Yes

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified prior to employment. Transcripts should be provided for all earned degrees and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. Transcript requests are the responsibility of the candidate.

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable).

Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, political affiliation or sexual orientation. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.

https://jobs.uncfsu.edu/postings/21666