Associate Director of Student Success/Director of Orientation

Associate Director of Student Success/Director of Orientation

2 Positions available

with one position located at the

Bloomsburg campus , and the other position located at the

Mansfield campus .The Associate Director of Student Success provides leadership and direction in the creation, establishment, and coordination of learning, retention, degree completion, and student success initiatives at their home campus. Responsibilities include planning, coordination, and implementation of events and programs for new undergraduate students focused on positive transition to college, playing a pivotal role in University retention efforts. The Associate Director will guide their Student Success Team and oversee orientation, retention areas, graduation, and closing academic achievement gaps. This position supports assigned CU students from application through graduation and reports to the Executive Director of Student Success.This role includes planning and implementing Orientation efforts at their home campus and assisting the Executive Director in collaboration across all CU campuses. Programming includes new and transfer student orientation events and workshops for specific cohorts such as transfers, first-generation, and undeclared students. The Associate Director coordinates the recruitment, selection, and training of student leaders within the Student Success Office and supervises, mentors, and trains Graduate Assistants as needed across all CU campuses.The Associate Director will lead their home campus Student Success efforts and collaborate with vital offices and programs to enhance the culture of student success, improving, creating, and implementing campus-wide student success and retention initiatives. This includes leading a programmatic Student Success initiative for their home campus (e.g., PASS, Conditional Admit). The role champions a holistic support system and advocacy for students at their home campus.Minimum Requirements

Strong understanding of student development theories as well as leadership models.Minimum of 3 years of experience developing, planning, implementing, promoting, and/or evaluating programs.Minimum of 3 years of experience supervising undergraduate students.Minimum of 1 year of Orientation-specific experience (or commensurate large-scale event planning).Education

Degree/level of education:Master’s Degree in Higher Education, Counseling, Social Work, College Student Personnel, or related field.Job Type:

Full-TimeThe Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education provides a comprehensive package of employer benefits to eligible employees and their enrolled dependent(s), which include:Medical and prescription drug benefits.Tuition benefits for employees and dependents.Paid time off.Employer-paid dental and vision benefits.Employer-paid life insurance.Voluntary insurances and additional retirement programs.To be eligible for most benefits, you must be a permanent, full-time employee (including temporary, full-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) or a permanent, part-time employee (including temporary, part-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) who is scheduled to work every pay period for at least 50% of full-time hours.Deadline to apply:

For full consideration, applications must be received by November 25, 2024.Additional Info

Organization: Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

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