Assistant Director, Student Transitions & Family Engagement

Miami University Alumni Association

Oxford (AL)

On-site

USD 48,000 - 52,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Miami University Alumni Association is seeking an Assistant Director, Student Transitions and Family Engagement to support orientation and transition experiences for new Miami University students. The role collaborates with University offices and oversees first-year and transfer programming, including the first-year experience course, pre-semester programs, Welcome Weekend, and related activities.

The position reinforces a cross-trained office culture, guiding undergraduate leaders, coordinating

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree, completed by the position start date.
1 year of full-time professional experience in an education or leadership-related field; experience may be cumulative.

Responsibilities

Assist in implementing orientation programs for more than 4,000 first year students, 250 transfer students, and over 4,500 family members annually.
Assist in the recruitment, selection, training, mentorship of, and evaluation of undergraduate student leaders.
Support development and facilitation for pre-semester Miami Bound programs, Welcome Weekend and First 50 Days programming.
Support the creation of print and electronic office communications throughout the year, including the office website, newsletters, social media, and printed resources for new students.
Collaborate with university offices on their involvement in and representation at orientation and transition programs.
Teach one-credit University 101 courses for new first-year and/or transfer students.
Seek innovative and creative programming strategies to engage first-year students in their transition process by assessing current trends and best practices nationally.