Assistant Director of First-Year Experience and Student Transitions

Butler University•Indianapolis, IN

36d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director of First-Year Experience (FYE) and Student Transitions within the Student Experience and Engagement department partners and supports the Director in leading, designing, and executing the comprehensive orientation experience that effectively transitions new students and families into the Butler University community. This role assists in the overall coordination and planning management with direct oversight of specific programming, ensuring a seamless and welcoming entry experience aligned with institutional goals.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, or related field
1-3 years of experience in orientation, event planning, or student transition programs or similar
Strong organizational and project management skills
Experience working with and advising student leaders
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Must possess and maintain an acceptable driving record in accordance with University policy
Comfortable with occasional evening and weekend work

Nice To Haves

Experience managing large-scale programs or events
Familiarity with student engagement technologies and communication platforms

Responsibilities

In partnership with Director of First-Year Experience and Student Transitions, execute the planning and coordination of all orientation programs with direct oversight of January/Spring orientation
Develop and manage timelines, logistics, and program operations
Oversee pre-orientation and transition-related experiences
Help recruit, select, train, and supervise orientation leaders with Director of FYE and Student Transitions
Develop leadership opportunities and ongoing support for student staff
Coordinate and implement family engagement that enhances transition and retention including Orientation, Family Weekend, and Family Council with Director of FYE and Student Transitions
Support communication strategies that engage families throughout the transition period
Manage event logistics including scheduling, space coordination, and vendor relationships with direction of Director of FYE and Student Transitions
Collaborate with campus partners to implement orientation and family programming
May occasionally operate University-owned vehicles, to transport individuals, equipment, materials, and supplies in support of departmental and University activities
Ability to occasionally flex standard working hours to support the department as needed
Partner with campus stakeholders to support the implementation of transition-related efforts
Contribute to broader Student Experience and Engagement initiatives as needed
Other Duties as Assigned

Benefits

20 days of paid time off (vacation and PTO days) per Fiscal year
8 Paid Holidays
Paid Winter Break between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day
Paid Parental Leave (after 1 year of full-time employment)
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans including disability and life insurance programs
10% employer contribution after 1 year of full-time employment
Remission of tuition for classes taken at Butler for employees, spouses, and dependent children.
Eligibility after 9 months of full-time employment
Employees & spouses- undergraduate/graduate degrees
Dependents (under age 26)- undergraduate degree
Covers tuition only
Tuition Exchange Program for Dependents at participating institutions
Access to Butler’s on-site fitness facility and libraries for full-time staff and faculty
LinkedIn Learning Courses
Free premium subscription to the Calm App
Free subscription to the WSJ, The Economist, and NYT
Discount at the College Bookstore
Discount on select Athletic and Arts/Events Center Performances