Assistant Director of Academic & Orientation Communications

Indiana University Bloomington; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 51,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Bloomington is seeking a position focused on leading the academic components of New Student Orientation and coordinating academic advising logistics for incoming students. The role supports development and distribution of orientation communications and supervises student staff.

Based in Bloomington, this in-person role requires strong organizational skills, professional communication, and a commitment to student success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, public affairs, counseling, business, or related field.
• 2 years in student services, higher education, or related field.
• Proficient communication skills and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Lead academic components of New Student Orientation, including pre-Orientation academic preparations, webinars, preparation courses, and academic sessions during New Student Orientation.
• Serve as primary liaison to academic advising units, coordinating logistics for incoming students.
• Provide leadership for creation and improvement of New Student Orientation communications and student-facing information.
• Collaborate with staff to develop and distribute New Student Orientation communications.
• Provide leadership for Orientation emails and phones, directing front office staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Professionalism

Time management

Quality focus

Adaptability

Discretion

Decision making

Diplomacy

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, public affairs, counseling, business, or related field

Master’s degree in higher education, student affairs, or related field

Job description

Indiana University Bloomington is seeking a position focused on leading the academic components of New Student Orientation and coordinating academic advising logistics for incoming students. The role supports development and distribution of orientation communications and supervises student staff.

Based in Bloomington, this in-person role requires strong organizational skills, professional communication, and a commitment to student success.