Director, New Student Orientation & Retention

University of California - Riverside; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

The Director of Orientation and New Student Programs leads the new student engagement portfolio for first-years, transfers, student parents and commuters. The role is the primary liaison between Admissions and Undergraduate Education, coordinating orientation development, communication and content to support student success and retention.

The position develops and revitalizes orientation programming across campus, focusing on belonging, academic success and social development, while expanding

Responsibilities

• Lead a comprehensive new student engagement portfolio for first-years, transfers, student parents and commuters.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Admissions and Undergraduate Education in orientation development, communication and content.
• Develop and refresh orientation programming to enhance academic success, social development and sense of belonging.
• Advance retention efforts including 2nd year programs and pre-college initiatives through cross-campus collaboration.

Job description

The Director of Orientation and New Student Programs leads the new student engagement portfolio for first-years, transfers, student parents and commuters. The role is the primary liaison between Admissions and Undergraduate Education, coordinating orientation development, communication and content to support student success and retention.

The position develops and revitalizes orientation programming across campus, focusing on belonging, academic success and social development, while expanding