Assistant Director of Family Programs

Georgia Southern University • Statesboro, GA

394d • $55,000 - $58,656

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Family Programs at Georgia Southern University is responsible for developing and executing strategies to engage the parents, families, and supporters of both prospective and currently enrolled students. This role involves planning and implementing events and communications that foster engagement and affinity across the University, in collaboration with the Director of New Student and Family Programs. The Assistant Director is expected to demonstrate service, collaboration, and excellence in their work, contributing to the overall mission of the Division of Enrollment, Marketing, and Student Success.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Three (3) or more years of related work experience

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree
• Four or more years of related work experience
• Experience planning and implementing orientation and retention programming for students and/or supporters
• Previous philanthropic/fundraising experience

Responsibilities

• Manage all family communications and events through the Eagle Family Portal (CampusESP).
• Supervise a Family Programs Graduate Assistant.
• Plan and implement family programming across three campuses to meet the needs of student families and supporters, including Family Weekends and off-campus social events.
• Advise the Parent & Family Association and Family Council, the dues-paying family organization.
• Attend monthly Family Council meetings and serve as a liaison between the University and the Council.
• Manage Parent and Family Association memberships and support recruitment and retention of members.
• Collaborate with Advancement to develop philanthropic initiatives targeting current family members and supporters.
• Plan, organize, and lead Supporter Orientation during SOAR.
• Assist the Coordinators of New Student and Family Programs with SOAR preparation and coordination during peak times.
• Stay informed about national family program trends through professional development opportunities and participation in professional organizations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Professional development opportunities
• Dynamic work environment
• Engagement with a diverse community

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees