Sacramento State-posted 1 day ago
Full-time • Director
Sacramento, CA
1,001-5,000 employees

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.

  • staff selection, training, and supervision
  • program development and timelines
  • budget management
  • publication development
  • policy development
  • website development and maintenance
  • fundraising
  • program evaluation and assessment
  • collaborates with a variety of university constituents
  • works 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)
  • 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.
  • 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.
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