New Student Transition & Family Engagement Specialist

Saint Mary's College•Notre Dame, IN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director New Student Transition and Family Engagement supports the successful transition of new undergraduate and transfer students, as well as their families, by developing, coordinating, and assessing programs that foster belonging, engagement, and student success. This position plays a key role in implementing orientation initiatives, supporting parent and family communication, and collaborating with campus partners to ensure a smooth and engaging transition experience. The Assistant Director is responsible for coordinating new student transition programs, supporting family engagement initiatives, and creating co-curricular opportunities that promote student involvement and success. This position serves as an important campus resource for students and families and works collaboratively across the College to deliver innovative programs and services that support student retention, engagement, and achievement.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Education, Student Affairs, Communications, or a related field.
One to two years of experience in student affairs, orientation, family engagement, or a related functional area; graduate assistantship experience will be considered.
Strong organizational, project management, and multitasking skills.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with diverse populations and campus stakeholders.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to work evenings and weekends during peak programming periods.
Ability to stand for extended periods and assist with event setup, including occasional lifting of materials and equipment.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and must not require visa sponsorship from the College, either now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Experience coordinating large-scale events and campus programs.
Experience supporting parent and family engagement initiatives.
Experience developing communications and marketing materials.
Familiarity with student development theory and best practices in orientation and transition programming.
Experience assessing programs and using data to inform improvements.

Responsibilities

Assist with the planning and implementation of spring and fall orientation programs for new and transfer students.
Support the recruitment, selection, training, and supervision of orientation leaders and volunteers.
Develop and maintain transition resources, including print materials, presentations, videos, and digital guides.
Collaborate with campus partners to ensure seamless coordination and execution of transition programs and events.
Organize, deliver, and document required training programs related to new student transition initiatives.
Develop and coordinate parent and family communications, including newsletters, email campaigns, website content, and other outreach efforts.
Create, implement, and assess student and family engagement programs, including but not limited to Junior Moms' Weekend and Senior Dads' Weekend.
Manage Class Council initiatives and related programming.
Develop resources that help families understand the student experience and navigate campus processes.
Collaborate with the Student Care Team to provide educational webinars and resources that support first-year and second-year students and their families.
Develop and execute communication strategies to promote programs, events, and resources through email, websites, portals, social media, and print materials.
Support budget tracking and resource management for assigned programs and initiatives.
Develop and administer program assessments, analyze participant feedback, and prepare reports to guide continuous improvement.
Maintain accurate records, files, communications, schedules, and program documentation.
Serve on College committees and participate in campus-wide initiatives.
Perform other related duties as assigned.