Assistant/Associate Director of Student Involvement

Grinnell; Grinnell (IA); Presencial; USD 46.000 - 60.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Grinnell College is seeking an Assistant/Associate Director of Student Involvement to design and implement programs that support first-year and transfer students. You will recruit and lead student ambassadors, coordinate orientation activities, and collaborate across campus to foster belonging and student success.

The role emphasizes holistic engagement, intentional education, and partnerships with the Dean of Student Involvement, Admissions, and campus colleagues to enhance retention and

Qualificações

• Requires a Master’s degree or equivalent.
• 1-2 years for Assistant level and 3-5 years for Associate level of relevant work experience.
• Promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in all work.
• Plans and runs successful events from start to finish.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee orientation, transitions, and retention programs for new and transfer students.
• Recruit, interview, select, and supervise New Student Ambassadors and Transfer Student Peer Mentors.
• Coordinate and collaborate with the Division of Student Affairs, faculty, staff, and admissions to support student success and belonging.
• Serve on the First-Year Experience leadership team and manage staff development and evaluation.

Conhecimentos

Team collaboration

Event planning

Communication

Student affairs experience

Formação

Master’s degree or equivalent

Higher education or social science preferred

Descrição da vaga

Assistant/Associate Director of Student Involvement

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Job Description

Are you passionate about shaping the first-year student experience? The Assistant/ Associate Director of Student Involvement and Engagement at Grinnell College focuses on enhancing the first-year student experience, supporting transitions for new and transfer students, and fostering meaningful student engagement.

In this role, you’ll design and implement innovative programs and initiatives tailored to the specific needs of first-year and transfer students as they transition to life at Grinnell College. You’ll be directly responsible for implementing a holistic student experience, and you’ll recruit, train, and lead the New Student Ambassador and Transfer Student Peer Mentor staff. Working closely with the

Dean of Student Involvement, you’ll coordinate and organize all transition and engagement processes for new students.

You’ll also actively support student involvement in co-curricular activities, events, and experiences that promote interpersonal and holistic growth. As an intentional educator, you’ll collaborate with the Student Involvement and Engagement team, faculty, staff, and students to develop a comprehensive approach to student success, orientation, and retention on an intellectually rigorous and diverse campus.

Most of all, you’ll be pivotal in building a sense of belonging and community among Grinnell College’s diverse student body.

Key Responsibilities Orientation, Transitions, and Retention

• Oversee summer communication with incoming students and coordinate training and logistics for New Student Orientation, Transfer Student Orientation, and the First-Year Experience.
• Plan and implement Welcome Week and Involvement initiatives that connect students to one another and important resources, contributing to retention, inclusion, and a sense of belonging.
• Serve actively on the First-Year Experience leadership team.

Supervision and Advising

• Recruit, interview, select, and supervise New Student Ambassadors, New Student Coordinators, Transfer Student Peer Mentors, and Weekend, student staff, providing regular check-ins and educational opportunities.
• Provide general advice to student organizations, review requests for student activity funds, and support their programmatic efforts.

Communication and Assessment

• Manage seasonal updates to the orientation website and resources and gather satisfaction feedback from students to shape future programming.
• Develop, implement, and assess goals and learning outcomes that support the mission of the department, division, and the College.

Teamwork and Collaboration

• Serve as liaison to the Admission Office to support a successful transition for incoming students.
• Partner with colleagues across the Division of Student Affairs and campus, assist with major departmental programs and events, and perform other duties as assigned.

ABOUT GRINNELL COLLEGE

Grinnell College is a top-ranking private liberal arts institution that values diversity, equity, inclusion, intellectual freedom, and social responsibility. We seek candidates that align with these values and have the ability and desire to advance our values and belonging within our community and the communities we engage. Ideal candidates will be prepared to collaborate and contribute to the mission and values of the college across all constituencies.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent
• One to two years for Assistant level and three to five years for Associate level of relevant work experience
• Works well with colleagues to reach shared goals
• Prioritizes tasks and manages time to meet deadlines
• Works independently and gets results
• Promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in all work
• Connects effectively with people of different backgrounds and styles
• Plans and runs successful events from start to finish
• Supports student growth through meaningful programs and experiences

Preferred Qualifications

• Higher education or social science preferred
• Must be willing to work non-traditional hours, including late nights and weekends(depending on the schedule of campus activities)

Employment Category

Regular

Employment Status

Full-time

Work Location Type

Full Time Onsite

FLSA Category

Exempt

P2

Anticipated Hiring Range

$46,000 to $51000 (Assistant P1) and $54,000 to $60,000 (Associate P2) per year

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