Concordia University
Associate Director for Orientation and Student Activities
Concordia University, Irvine, California, United States, 92713
ROLE:
Under the supervision of the Associate Dean for Student Life, the Associate Director for Orientation & Student Activities will run Orientation, supervise the PAL Coordinator and Orientation Coordinators and Peer Advising Leaders, run first-year experience programs, assist with student events, activities and support the success of student clubs and organizations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
Orientation and Week of Welcome Oversee and implement new student orientations (fall & spring), Week of Welcome (WOW) and participate in Admissions Events as a Student Affairs representative throughout the year Manage relationships with on and off-campus stakeholders (i.e. Admissions, University Services, Athletics, vendors) Hire, train, and supervise Peer Advisor Leaders (PALs), Orientation Coordinators, First Year Experience (FYE) Interns, and Transfer Mentors Meet weekly with orientation coordinators (summer/fall) to plan events and evaluate programs. Attend weekly 1:1 meetings with supervisor Manage the budget for Orientation and the Peer Advising Program Communicate & collaborate with all staff, faculty, and student leaders about WOW plans and their responsibilities Assess orientation experience and implement feedback First-Year Experience Programs
Partner with Rho Resident Director to support first-year programming in the residence halls Coordinate FYE shuttle system Run "first six weeks" of welcome programming for new students Oversee Rho Commons Study Nights Maintain and update Golden Eagle Guide: New Student Handbook Plan and attend a Freshman Retreat- expected to be over Labor Day Weekend Student Activities Leadership
Assist in the planning and execution of major campus events and traditions Support & develop student leaders on Student Activities and ASCUI teams Advise ASCUI club commissioner and ensure the success of student clubs and organizations Manage CSLD inventory and storage system Serve on student life committee Attend student leadership supervisor/director meetings Digital Calendar and Resource Management
Partner with campus tech and Pathify vendor to manage MyCUI platform Run First-Year Experience social media account Other Responsibilities:
Active member of Student Affairs Staff Assess program activity based on SLO standards and desired departmental outcomes Other duties as assigned EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Must possess a Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university Master's degree in a related field (education or behavior sciences preferred) 2+ years of experience in higher education programming is required
Full Time Exempt, 11 Months
$63,360/yr
Health, vision, dental, and life insurances. Retirement plans with employer matching.
Under the supervision of the Associate Dean for Student Life, the Associate Director for Orientation & Student Activities will run Orientation, supervise the PAL Coordinator and Orientation Coordinators and Peer Advising Leaders, run first-year experience programs, assist with student events, activities and support the success of student clubs and organizations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
Orientation and Week of Welcome Oversee and implement new student orientations (fall & spring), Week of Welcome (WOW) and participate in Admissions Events as a Student Affairs representative throughout the year Manage relationships with on and off-campus stakeholders (i.e. Admissions, University Services, Athletics, vendors) Hire, train, and supervise Peer Advisor Leaders (PALs), Orientation Coordinators, First Year Experience (FYE) Interns, and Transfer Mentors Meet weekly with orientation coordinators (summer/fall) to plan events and evaluate programs. Attend weekly 1:1 meetings with supervisor Manage the budget for Orientation and the Peer Advising Program Communicate & collaborate with all staff, faculty, and student leaders about WOW plans and their responsibilities Assess orientation experience and implement feedback First-Year Experience Programs
Partner with Rho Resident Director to support first-year programming in the residence halls Coordinate FYE shuttle system Run "first six weeks" of welcome programming for new students Oversee Rho Commons Study Nights Maintain and update Golden Eagle Guide: New Student Handbook Plan and attend a Freshman Retreat- expected to be over Labor Day Weekend Student Activities Leadership
Assist in the planning and execution of major campus events and traditions Support & develop student leaders on Student Activities and ASCUI teams Advise ASCUI club commissioner and ensure the success of student clubs and organizations Manage CSLD inventory and storage system Serve on student life committee Attend student leadership supervisor/director meetings Digital Calendar and Resource Management
Partner with campus tech and Pathify vendor to manage MyCUI platform Run First-Year Experience social media account Other Responsibilities:
Active member of Student Affairs Staff Assess program activity based on SLO standards and desired departmental outcomes Other duties as assigned EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Must possess a Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university Master's degree in a related field (education or behavior sciences preferred) 2+ years of experience in higher education programming is required
Full Time Exempt, 11 Months
$63,360/yr
Health, vision, dental, and life insurances. Retirement plans with employer matching.