Assistant Director, Student Transitions and Family Engagement

* Creating individualized academic advising schedules for new students attending orientation.* Assisting with the planning and execution of summer, August, and January orientation programs including check-in, session facilitation, logistics, and family programming.* Supporting orientation registration, communications, and presentation content.* Participating in orientation planning committees and campus partner meetings.* Providing day-of staffing for office-led events, including all orientation, Welcome Weekend, and Family Weekend programming. During large-scale programming, an evening rotation will be in place.* Assisting with recruitment, selection, training and development of student leaders (e.g. Student Orientation Undergraduate Leaders and First-Year Experience Undergraduate Associates).* Supporting Family Weekend and other family-focused events, including Parents Council meetings and logistics.* Assisting with both student and family inquiries and relationship management, ensuring timely, accurate, and coordinated communication.* Serving on Division of Student Life committees and representing the Office of Student Transitions and Family Engagement at university and divisional events.* Contributing to office assessment and planning conversations and reports.* Supporting the Director and Divisional Leadership with office initiatives.* Other duties as assigned.* Bachelor’s degree, completed by the position start date.* 1 year of full-time professional experience in an education or leadership-related field; experience may be cumulative (e.g. 2 years of half-time graduate assistantship work).* Master’s degree in student development higher/adult education, student personnel, student affairs or related field, completed by the position start date.* Experience working directly with students in a college or university setting.* Experience working directly with orientation, transition, or first-year experience programs.* Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, set timelines, and ensure deadlines are met.* Knowledge of and experience in coordinating large-scale events/programming.* Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.* 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 with technology, website development, and social media.* Demonstrated ability to communicate and work collaboratively with various constituencies.* Ability to complete projects on a timely basis and manage multiple priorities.* Experience collecting, analyzing, and reporting on data that contributes to continuous improvement and ongoing assessment efforts.* Experience in a classroom setting as an instructor, co-instructor, teaching assistant or other similar role.**Miami University Values Statement**

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