Assistant Director, Orientation and New Student Programs

Oakland University; Rochester (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakland University is seeking a coordinator to design and deliver new student orientation and related programs that help students transition to campus life and succeed academically. The role involves coordinating orientation activities, collaborating with campus partners, and supporting retention efforts through engaging programming.

The position requires strong organizational and communication skills, experience with diverse student populations, and the ability to work flexible hours including

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Student Affairs, higher education administration or closely related field.
• Minimum one year experience developing, implementing and coordinating programs.
• Ability to work flexible hours and occasional weekends.
• Experience with diverse student populations.
• Supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of personal computers and software for record keeping and orientation processes.
• Experience working in a university orientation office and in a team environment.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate new student orientation and programs designed to support transition.
• Collaborate with campus partners to deliver engaging orientation activities.
• Support retention initiatives through academic and social integration efforts.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Education

Master's degree in Student Affairs or related field

Job description

Overview

Coordinate and facilitate new student orientation, new student programs, and other academic and social integration programs designed to support successful transition and retention of new students at Oakland University.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Student Affairs, higher education administration or closely related field or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Minimum one year experience developing, implementing and coordinating educational or other related programs.
• Ability to work flexible hours and occasional weekends.
• Experience working with a diverse student population.
• Supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of personal computers and related software and its application to record keeping and orientation processes.
• Experience working in a university orientation office and in a team environment.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.