Associate Director, First Year Experience and Students in Transition (Re-Announcement)

College of Charleston; Charleston (SC); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 61 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Parental Leave

Retirement benefits

Public transport benefit

Employee Tuition Assistance Program

Résumé du poste

College of Charleston seeks an Associate Director for First Year Experience and Students in Transition. This role supports enrollment management, course scheduling, and reporting for FYE and FYSS, while coordinating with advisors, chairs, and faculty to boost student success in the first year.

The incumbent will manage enrollment data, assist with program assessment, and maintain FYE digital materials. Some early hours and travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; 1–2 years of higher education experience required.
• Master’s degree preferred; related training desirable.

Responsabilités

• Manage enrollment of FYE courses and pre-enrollment for fall/spring.
• Track completion of FYE requirements and coordinate with faculty/staff.
• Support events, budgeting, and coordination with CEPE/Registrar offices.
• Assist in building and scheduling FYE courses in Banner with registrar’s office.
• Assist with program assessment and regular program reviews.

Connaissances

Microsoft Office

Database management

Data analysis

Banner

Web design

Digital media

Communication skills

FERPA

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Outils

Banner

Excel

Description du poste

Associate Director, First Year Experience and Students in Transition (Re-Announcement)

*Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.

Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.

Posting Details

Posting Information

Internal Title | Associate Director, First Year Experience and Students in Transition (Re-Announcement)

Position Type | Classified

Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration | Non-Faculty

Pay Band | GEN07

Department | First Year Experience

Job Purpose | Associate Director, First Year Experience and Students in Transition provides administrative, programmatic, and logistic support for areas related to the First Year Experience (FYE) program. FYE partners with other departments, programs, and faculty across campus to support student success in the first year through their completion of the FYE requirement. The AD helps manage enrollment in FYE and FYSS courses, anticipates enrollment numbers, runs pre-enrollment and enrollment for fall and spring semesters, produces registration reports, tracks the successful completion of the FYE requirement for all First Year and iCharleston students, and otherwise assists the Director and FYE Committee. This position serves as the point person for FYE-related early alerts and FAST report student outreach. The AD is responsible for maintaining the FYE website and other digital and marketing materials for students, parents, faculty, and staff.

Minimum Requirements | Bachelor’s degree and 1-2 years progressively responsible experience working with students in a higher education environment required. Master’s degree preferred. Some training in or familiarity with First-Year Experience programs is desirable but not required. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities | Ability to learn quickly and work independently, manage time and meet deadlines. Demonstrated computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office programs, required. Experience with database management, data analysis, and reporting required. Knowledge of Banner or other student information systems and experience with, and interest in, web design and digital media preferred. Must be organized with attention to detail, and have excellent communication and organization skills. Must be able to establish and maintain supportive relations with students, faculty, and other staff. Knowledge of FERPA privacy regulations is essential.

Additional Comments Regarding Position | May be required to work some early mornings, evenings, and weekends. Some travel may be required.

Previous applicants to this position do not need to submit a new application.

Salary | *$55,000 - $61,000

Posting Date | 10/20/2026

Closing Date | 11/16/2026

Benefits | Insurance: Health/Dental/Vision Life Insurance Paid Leave: Sick/Annual/Parental Retirement Long Term Disability Paid Holidays Free CARTA Bus Service Employee Tuition Assistance Program (ETAP) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Full Benefits Package – Click Here

Open Until Filled | No

Posting Number | 2026113

EEO Statement | The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of sex, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, and other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/18297

Job Duties

• Manage enrollment of all First Year Experience courses, including communication with students for pre-enrollment efforts for fall and spring semesters. Create and monitor student course selection surveys. Communicate and coordinate FYE enrollment processes with academic advisors, department chairs, FYE faculty, and students. Review and maintain enrollment data in Banner. Generate enrollment reports for use in FY enrollment management and forecasting. Work with CIE to advertise and enroll students in the FYET spring break study abroad programs. Assist with FYE enrollment management for iCharleston students transitioning to full-time enrollment each spring. Assist with Orientation, Accepted Student Weekend, Open Houses, and other campus-wide events involving FYE as required. (Essential, 35%)
• Track student completion of FYE requirement during their first year at CofC. Communicate with students not enrolled in FYE or students who have not completed the FYE degree requirement, and take necessary actions to resolve. Collaborate with the Center for Excellence in Peer Education, and their Peer Facilitators, to track and communicate concerns about successful course completion of students. (Essential, 20%)
• Support Director and FYE faculty organize class and outside class events and activities such as guest lectures, class trips off campus, and faculty-designed course enhancements. Coordinate with the Student Success and Engaged Learning budget coordinator to manage the overall event and supply budget. (Essential, 20%)
• Work with the FYE Director and the FYE Committee to solicit, review, and evaluate FYE courses for the FYE program. Help build, coordinate, and manage the annual FYE course schedule: work with CEPE Associate Director to create linked FYSS synthesis seminars, work with the registrar’s office to build FYE and FYSS courses in Banner. (Essential, 10%)
• Assist with program assessment activities, including annual FYE student and faculty surveys. Participate in regular program review with the FYE Director and others. (Essential, 5%)

Supplemental Questions

1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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   • College of Charleston Website
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   • HigherEdJobs
   • Indeed.com
   • Internal Job Posting
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   • Job Fair
   • LinkedIn
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   • Public Job Posting
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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter / Letter of Application
3. Reference List

Optional Documents

1. Other Document
2. Other Document 2
3. Other Document 3
4. Form DD 214

Contact Information

Email: [e-mail]

General Information: 843.953.5512

Mailing Address: 66 George St., Charleston, SC 29424

HR Office

HR Office 160 Calhoun St., Lightsey Building B36, Charleston, SC 29424