Associate Director for Student Transitions and Family Engagement
miamioh.edu, Oxford, OH, United States
* Design, provide direction for,
and implement orientation programs (summer, August, January) for more than 4,000 first-year students, 300 transfer students, and more than 5,000 family members.* Partner with the Director and lead the Assistant Directors in planning and executing office-wide programs such as orientation, Welcome Weekend, First 50 Days, and Family Weekend.* Foster campus partnerships and lead orientation planning groups with key university partners.* Coordinate all aspects of orientation programs including staffing, program development, logistics, and implementation.* Provide primary supervision, leadership, and professional development for Orientation Student Coordinators and Student Orientation Undergraduate Leaders (SOULs).* Design, implement, assess, and evaluate training and development programs for Orientation Student Coordinators and Student Orientation Undergraduate Leaders (SOULs).* Manage print, electronic, and social media communications including email, newsletters, social media, promotional materials, and printed resources for new students and family members.* Teach section(s) of the one-credit University 101 courses for new first-year and/or transfer students to support student transition and engagement.* Assist with developing and conducting office assessments and analyzing assessment data.* Assist with course implementation, enrollment, and instructor support for first-year experience courses (e.g. UNV 101).* Provide direction and support for transition initiatives, including Welcome Weekend, First 50 Days programs, and Miami Bound pre-semester programs.* As needed/required, supervise graduate, temporary, or practicum staff members.* Represent the office on divisional and institutional committees and contribute to professional association engagement.* Represent the office in the absence of the Director.* Other duties as assigned.* Master’s degree, completed by the start date.* 3 years of post-undergraduate, professional experience in higher education, with a focus on student affairs or a related field.* Experience with programs for new college students.* Master’s degree in higher education administration, student affairs, or a related field, completed by the start date.* Experience supervising undergraduate students in paraprofessional roles.* Experience working directly with orientation, transition, first-year experience, and/or family programs.* 3 years of post-master’s, professional experience in higher education, with a focus on student affairs or a related field.* Knowledge of and experience in coordinating large-scale events and programming.* Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, set timelines, and ensure deadlines are met.* Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.* The ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including students, faculty, staff, family members, and campus partners.* The capacity to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment and to manage unexpected challenges with a calm and strategic approach.* Ability and willingness to work occasional evenings and/or weekends
(e.g. evening rotation during orientation programs, Welcome Weekend, Family Weekend) as necessary.* Knowledge of student development theories.* Experience working in databases and spreadsheets.* Experience in a classroom setting as an instructor, co-instructor, teaching assistant or similar role.**Miami University Values Statement**
is a scholarly community whose members believe that a liberal education is grounded in qualities of character as well as of intellect. We respect the dignity of other persons, the rights and property of others, and the right of others to hold and express disparate beliefs. We believe in honesty, integrity, and the importance of moral conduct. We defend the freedom of inquiry that is the heart of learning and combine that freedom with the exercise of judgment and the acceptance of personal responsibility.Miami University is a major public university with a small college feel. Creating environments for learning excellence and providing career opportunities in Oxford, Hamilton, Middletown, West Chester and Luxembourg, our faculty, staff, and student employees are the fuel that drives Miami!We rank first nationally among public universities for best teaching by U.S. News & World Report. Our opportunities for growth and advancement are not limited to students in the classroom. Our faculty, staff, and student employees are highly valued for their contribution toward the Miami experience.Miami’s main campus is located in Oxford, Ohio, 35 miles north of Cincinnati. A true college town, Oxford features a wide variety of shops and restaurants within walking distance of the main campus. Our regional campuses are located in Hamilton, Middletown, and the Voice of America Learning Center in West Chester, Ohio.For faculty and staff, Miami offers a great work environment and . We invite you to experience Miami and see how you can support the . #J-18808-Ljbffr
and implement orientation programs (summer, August, January) for more than 4,000 first-year students, 300 transfer students, and more than 5,000 family members.* Partner with the Director and lead the Assistant Directors in planning and executing office-wide programs such as orientation, Welcome Weekend, First 50 Days, and Family Weekend.* Foster campus partnerships and lead orientation planning groups with key university partners.* Coordinate all aspects of orientation programs including staffing, program development, logistics, and implementation.* Provide primary supervision, leadership, and professional development for Orientation Student Coordinators and Student Orientation Undergraduate Leaders (SOULs).* Design, implement, assess, and evaluate training and development programs for Orientation Student Coordinators and Student Orientation Undergraduate Leaders (SOULs).* Manage print, electronic, and social media communications including email, newsletters, social media, promotional materials, and printed resources for new students and family members.* Teach section(s) of the one-credit University 101 courses for new first-year and/or transfer students to support student transition and engagement.* Assist with developing and conducting office assessments and analyzing assessment data.* Assist with course implementation, enrollment, and instructor support for first-year experience courses (e.g. UNV 101).* Provide direction and support for transition initiatives, including Welcome Weekend, First 50 Days programs, and Miami Bound pre-semester programs.* As needed/required, supervise graduate, temporary, or practicum staff members.* Represent the office on divisional and institutional committees and contribute to professional association engagement.* Represent the office in the absence of the Director.* Other duties as assigned.* Master’s degree, completed by the start date.* 3 years of post-undergraduate, professional experience in higher education, with a focus on student affairs or a related field.* Experience with programs for new college students.* Master’s degree in higher education administration, student affairs, or a related field, completed by the start date.* Experience supervising undergraduate students in paraprofessional roles.* Experience working directly with orientation, transition, first-year experience, and/or family programs.* 3 years of post-master’s, professional experience in higher education, with a focus on student affairs or a related field.* Knowledge of and experience in coordinating large-scale events and programming.* Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, set timelines, and ensure deadlines are met.* Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.* The ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including students, faculty, staff, family members, and campus partners.* The capacity to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment and to manage unexpected challenges with a calm and strategic approach.* Ability and willingness to work occasional evenings and/or weekends
(e.g. evening rotation during orientation programs, Welcome Weekend, Family Weekend) as necessary.* Knowledge of student development theories.* Experience working in databases and spreadsheets.* Experience in a classroom setting as an instructor, co-instructor, teaching assistant or similar role.**Miami University Values Statement**
is a scholarly community whose members believe that a liberal education is grounded in qualities of character as well as of intellect. We respect the dignity of other persons, the rights and property of others, and the right of others to hold and express disparate beliefs. We believe in honesty, integrity, and the importance of moral conduct. We defend the freedom of inquiry that is the heart of learning and combine that freedom with the exercise of judgment and the acceptance of personal responsibility.Miami University is a major public university with a small college feel. Creating environments for learning excellence and providing career opportunities in Oxford, Hamilton, Middletown, West Chester and Luxembourg, our faculty, staff, and student employees are the fuel that drives Miami!We rank first nationally among public universities for best teaching by U.S. News & World Report. Our opportunities for growth and advancement are not limited to students in the classroom. Our faculty, staff, and student employees are highly valued for their contribution toward the Miami experience.Miami’s main campus is located in Oxford, Ohio, 35 miles north of Cincinnati. A true college town, Oxford features a wide variety of shops and restaurants within walking distance of the main campus. Our regional campuses are located in Hamilton, Middletown, and the Voice of America Learning Center in West Chester, Ohio.For faculty and staff, Miami offers a great work environment and . We invite you to experience Miami and see how you can support the . #J-18808-Ljbffr