Director of New Student Orientation & Retention Programs

UC Riverside; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

Director of Orientation and New Student Programs at University of California, Riverside leads the comprehensive new student engagement portfolio, including New Highlander Orientation and related programming, serving first-years, transfers, and commuter students. The role partners with Admissions and Undergraduate Education to shape content and events that foster belonging and retention.

The position focuses on creating holistic programs that integrate academic success and social development,

Responsibilities

• Lead a comprehensive new student engagement portfolio including New Highlander Orientation and New Student Programming.
• Collaborate with Admissions and Undergraduate Education on communication, programming and content for orientation.
• Develop retention programming and cross-campus collaborations to improve belonging and persistence.

Job description

Director of Orientation and New Student Programs at University of California, Riverside leads the comprehensive new student engagement portfolio, including New Highlander Orientation and related programming, serving first-years, transfers, and commuter students. The role partners with Admissions and Undergraduate Education to shape content and events that foster belonging and retention.

The position focuses on creating holistic programs that integrate academic success and social development,