Assistant Director of Orientation and First Year Experience

Berklee College of Music•Boston, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Berklee is seeking an energetic, student-centric, and innovative Assistant Director of Orientation and First Year Experience (OFYE). This full-time, 12-month, live-in position is designed for an administrative leader with a passion for creative students and a drive to craft a vibrant, inclusive campus environment. You will translate long-term vision into a dynamic, unforgettable onboarding journey that directly shapes student satisfaction, community acculturation, and retention. At Berklee, your work directly supports the next generation of creative leaders. The Role & Impact Reporting to the Director of OFYE, you will have primary responsibility for operationalizing orientation strategies and managing programs that support new and transfer undergraduate students.

Requirements

Master’s degree required in Higher Education Administration, Education, or a related field.
1–3 years of experience in Higher Education or a related field; extensive experience in a university setting is preferred.
Proven experience or strong capability in project management, budget management, staff supervision, and assessment.
A positive attitude, exceptional oral/written communication, and the fiscal planning skills necessary to work effectively within financial constraints.
The ability to establish trusting relationships with a highly diverse population of students, faculty, and the public.

Responsibilities

Plan, implement, and assess all undergraduate orientation programs, collaborating with campus partners to emphasize academic success and student development.
Partner closely with Housing and Residence Education to build a comprehensive residential curriculum tailored for first-year student growth.
Design, implement, and update digital and print materials, including online modules, websites, mobile applications, and handbooks for incoming students and families.
In partnership with the Associate Director, recruit, train, evaluate, and manage the student orientation staff.
Advise the "Caf Shows" student organization, supporting their programming, event planning, and leadership development.
Plan resources and major milestones like Family Weekend, while providing timely support to family members via phone, email, and social media networks.
Serve on-call as a member of the Primary Response Team, partnering with Public Safety and the Counseling Center to handle student incidents and develop support plans.