Assistant Director, New Student & Family Programs

NC Central University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued vacation and sick leave

Health benefits

EAP - Employee Assistance Program

TSERS retirement system

11-12 paid holidays

401k/403b/457b options

Campus discounts

Job summary

North Carolina Central University (NCCU) seeks an Assistant Director of New Student and Family Programs to lead orientation staff, coordinate family engagement, and supervise program development. The role supports incoming students and families, reports to the NSFP Director, and drives assessment for program effectiveness.

Based in Durham, NC, the position is fully on-site with a focus on collaboration across Student Affairs, ensuring a seamless transition for new students and meaningful parent

Qualifications

• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to communicate with parents, students, faculty, staff, and administrators.
• Knowledge of student development and engagement trends.

Responsibilities

• Oversee recruitment, selection, scheduling, training, supervision, and evaluation of orientation staff.
• Coordinate development and evaluation of leadership training for student leaders.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate new student orientation programs.
• Coordinate online orientation registration, database management, and related processes.
• Support Parent and Family Association and engage admitted student families.

Skills

Communication skills

Cross-cultural communication

Problem-solving

Project management

Education

Master's degree in Higher Education Administration

3+ years in higher education

5+ years in higher education

Job description

North Carolina Central University (NCCU) seeks an Assistant Director of New Student and Family Programs to lead orientation staff, coordinate family engagement, and supervise program development. The role supports incoming students and families, reports to the NSFP Director, and drives assessment for program effectiveness.

Based in Durham, NC, the position is fully on-site with a focus on collaboration across Student Affairs, ensuring a seamless transition for new students and meaningful parent