Director of New Student Orientation

California State University System•Sacramento, CA

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About The Position

The Director of New Student Orientation (Director) is responsible for university-wide direction of a comprehensive orientation program that serves approximately 10,000 prospective students and 3,300 guests annually. The Director is responsible for all facets of the program including staff selection, training, and supervision; program development and timelines; budget management; publication development; policy development; website development and maintenance; fundraising; and program evaluation and assessment. The Director collaborates with a variety of university constituents (e.g., academic departments, student services, and facilities) to ensure student needs are met. They work with campus stakeholders regarding implementation of campus and CSU-system orientation initiatives. The Director supervises two professional staff members and student employees. The Director is responsible for curriculum development and teaching the three-unit orientation leader training class (ID 197). This position requires extensive knowledge of university programs and services for students and the ability to maintain and develop effective working relationships with a wide range of administrators, faculty, staff, students, campus programs, and public. This position works in a fast-paced, deadline driven office that has a high level of student and public contact.

Requirements

A minimum of five years of work experience in higher education or equivalent work experience.
Experience working in a multi-cultural environment and with college students and families/supporters from diverse backgrounds.
Experience in collaborative planning, implementation, and program evaluation.
Experience with cost analysis and budget development.
Experience in developing strategic plans.
Experience in supervising professional staff, support staff, and student assistants.
Ability to utilize computer technology to assist in all phases of the work.
Demonstrated creativity, initiative, and innovation.
Ability to work effectively in a highly active, growth oriented, team environment.
Outstanding verbal, written, and interpersonal communications skills.
Knowledge of college student development theory.
Ability to collect, analyze, and evaluate data for program planning and evaluation.
Demonstrated customer service skills requiring high levels of diplomacy and professionalism.
Exceptional skills relating to team building, consensus building, program development, marketing, and organization.
Experience and proficiency with computer software such as Microsoft Office Suite and PeopleSoft.
Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents including faculty, students, staff, and members of the community.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, or a related field.
Knowledge of and experience implementing best practices in enrollment management and student transition related fields.
Ability to research and interpret CSU policies.
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships in a higher education setting.
Expert-level understanding of Sacramento State academic policies.
Ability to analyze and solve complex problems.
Proven high levels of self-direction, organization, creativity, innovation, and flexibility.

Responsibilities

Staff selection, training, and supervision
Program development and timelines
Budget management
Publication development
Policy development
Website development and maintenance
Fundraising
Program evaluation and assessment
Collaborate with a variety of university constituents
Work with campus stakeholders regarding implementation of campus and CSU-system orientation initiatives
Supervises two professional staff members and student employees
Curriculum development and teaching the three-unit orientation leader training class (ID 197)