Associate Director for Student Transitions and Family Engagement
Inside Higher Ed, Oxford, OH, United States
Job Title:
Associate Director for Student Transitions and Family Engagement
Department:
Student Life Orientation
Worker Type:
Regular
Pay Type:
Salary
Position Salary Minimum:
$58,000
Position Salary Maximum:
$62,000
Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Benefit Eligible:
Yes
Screening Date:
2026-03-26
Job Description Summary The Associate Director for Student Transitions and Family Engagement plays a central role in advancing the mission of the Office of Student Transitions and Family Engagement. The Associate Director reports to the Director of Student Transitions and Family Engagement and operates within the Division of Student Life. The Associate Director leads operational coordination for orientation and transition programs and support for family engagement initiatives.
Job Description Duties and responsibilities
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.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Preferred Qualifications
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.
Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
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.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
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.
Additional Position Information Application review will begin on March 26, 2026.
Required Application Documents Please include a resume/CV and a cover letter when applying to this position.
Additional Information A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke‑ and tobacco‑free campuses.
Remote Work For positions that are approved for remote work: Remote work is not a right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason, including the convenience of the University.
Reasonable Accommodations Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow‑ups regarding requests should also be directed here.
Miami University Values Statement Miami University 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.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560.
Clery Act As part of the University’s commitment to maintaining a healthy and safe living, learning, and working environment, we encourage you to read Miami University’s Annual Security & Fire Safety Report at: http://www.MiamiOH.edu/campus-safety/annual-report/index.html, which contains information about campus safety, crime statistics, and our drug and alcohol abuse and prevention program designed to prevent the unlawful possession, use, and distribution of drugs and alcohol on campus and at university events and activities. This report also contains information on programs and policies designed to prevent and address sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Each year, email notification of this website is made to all faculty, staff, and enrolled students. Written notification is also provided to prospective students and employees. Hard copies of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report may be obtained from the Miami University Police Department at 513-529-2223.
Labor Law Posters for Applicants Please visit our Labor Law Posters webpage to access all relevant and applicable labor law information.
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Associate Director for Student Transitions and Family Engagement
Department:
Student Life Orientation
Worker Type:
Regular
Pay Type:
Salary
Position Salary Minimum:
$58,000
Position Salary Maximum:
$62,000
Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Benefit Eligible:
Yes
Screening Date:
2026-03-26
Job Description Summary The Associate Director for Student Transitions and Family Engagement plays a central role in advancing the mission of the Office of Student Transitions and Family Engagement. The Associate Director reports to the Director of Student Transitions and Family Engagement and operates within the Division of Student Life. The Associate Director leads operational coordination for orientation and transition programs and support for family engagement initiatives.
Job Description Duties and responsibilities
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.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Preferred Qualifications
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.
Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
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.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
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.
Additional Position Information Application review will begin on March 26, 2026.
Required Application Documents Please include a resume/CV and a cover letter when applying to this position.
Additional Information A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke‑ and tobacco‑free campuses.
Remote Work For positions that are approved for remote work: Remote work is not a right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason, including the convenience of the University.
Reasonable Accommodations Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow‑ups regarding requests should also be directed here.
Miami University Values Statement Miami University 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.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560.
Clery Act As part of the University’s commitment to maintaining a healthy and safe living, learning, and working environment, we encourage you to read Miami University’s Annual Security & Fire Safety Report at: http://www.MiamiOH.edu/campus-safety/annual-report/index.html, which contains information about campus safety, crime statistics, and our drug and alcohol abuse and prevention program designed to prevent the unlawful possession, use, and distribution of drugs and alcohol on campus and at university events and activities. This report also contains information on programs and policies designed to prevent and address sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Each year, email notification of this website is made to all faculty, staff, and enrolled students. Written notification is also provided to prospective students and employees. Hard copies of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report may be obtained from the Miami University Police Department at 513-529-2223.
Labor Law Posters for Applicants Please visit our Labor Law Posters webpage to access all relevant and applicable labor law information.
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