Director, Orientation and Transition Programs

University of New Orleans•University Center, VA

About The Position

The Director of Orientation and Transition Programs will serve students at the bookends of their student life cycle to help them transition into college as new students and out of college as successful graduates. This includes creating interactive programming for target audiences and directing and managing orientation and transition programming functions performed within the office. Directs, oversees, and evaluates the effectiveness of departmental programs, including but not limited to registration days, online orientation, MAMBO, university success courses, etc. Serves and primary lead for fall extended orientation (MAMBO) to meet the needs of prospective and incoming students with support from the Orientation and Transition Programs (OTP) staff. Co-leads the coordination of first year transition programs with the Office of Student Involvement & Leadership, including but not limited to: Privateer Camp, Privateer Plunge and Spring Splash, Start Fresh Fest, and additional programs in coordination with other campus partners. Facilitates the hiring, training, and assessment of peer mentors, orientation leaders, and other student staff. Develops and coordinates the publication of informational and promotional materials for the area of responsibility, including manuals, handbooks, folders, brochures, handouts, pamphlets and programs. Uses evidence-based strategies to assist the University, Division, and Department in developing efforts in creating and sustaining a culture that embraces and promotes diversity and inclusion in their broadest meanings. Develops and manages department budget and private fundraising. Supervises the OTP professional, paraprofessional, and student staff. Delegates responsibilities to support staff, as needed. Continually assesses efforts to ensure appropriate use of university resources. Collects and uses data to make decisions that improve both individual and office performance. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Higher Education Administration or related field -OR- Bachelor’s degree plus 3 years of working experience in higher education.
Experience working directly with people from a diversity of backgrounds.
Excellent oral, written communication, and strong interpersonal skills
Willing to work non-traditional hours during orientation season.

Nice To Haves

Three to five years of experience working in orientation programs.
Technical experience working with Excel, Qualtrics, EAB Navigate, Canvas, Workday, and/or TargetX software.

Responsibilities

Creating interactive programming for target audiences
Directing and managing orientation and transition programming functions
Overseeing and evaluating the effectiveness of departmental programs
Serving as primary lead for fall extended orientation (MAMBO)
Co-leading the coordination of first year transition programs
Facilitating the hiring, training, and assessment of peer mentors, orientation leaders, and other student staff
Developing and coordinating the publication of informational and promotional materials
Using evidence-based strategies to assist in creating and sustaining a culture that embraces and promotes diversity and inclusion
Developing and managing department budget and private fundraising
Supervising the OTP professional, paraprofessional, and student staff
Delegating responsibilities to support staff, as needed
Assessing efforts to ensure appropriate use of university resources
Collecting and using data to make decisions that improve both individual and office performance
Other duties as assigned