University of Richmond Hiring for Assistant Director, New Student and Transition Programs at Virginia, Richmond, USA Full Time

Assistant Director, New Student and Transition Programs – 502043

***For best consideration, applicants should submit a resume, cover letter and provide the names of three references.

SUMMARY:

The Assistant Director position is an integral team member of the New Student Programs team within The Center for Student Involvement. The Assistant Director will work directly on the planning and implementation of New Spider Orientation and pre-orientation programs (transition programs), as well and manage the University’s distinctive living-learning programs-Sophomore Scholars in Residence (SSIR) and The Richmond Endeavor.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Program Management

• Directly advises and works with Sophomore Scholars in Residence (SSIR), Richmond Endeavor, and living-learning communities, by working with the faculty and staff to develop and implement experiential learning components
• Coordinates the University’s pre-orientation programs, in collaboration with the Student Center for Equity and Inclusion, University Recreation, International Education and other partners
• Leads the planning and implementation team for New Spider Orientation
• Develops a series of programs throughout the academic year designed to address the developmental and psychosocial needs of program participants in the Sophomore Scholars in Residence (SSIR) and The Richmond Endeavor
• Assist with pre-matriculation communications plan for incoming first-year and transfer students, in collaboration with Academic Advising and Office of Admission

Student Engagement

• Serves as the primary point of contact for students participating in Sophomore Scholars in Residence (SSIR), Richmond Endeavor, living-learning communities, and the Roadmap to Success programs
• Recruits, hires, trains, and evaluates orientation leaders (OL’s) and orientation advisors (OA’s) for New Student Orientation programs (November through August)
• Recruits, hires, trains, and evaluates Endeavor Navigators (student peer-mentors) within the Richmond Endeavor program throughout the academic year
• Leads, plans, and implements the student recruitment and selection processes for The Richmond Endeavor, Sophomore Scholars in Residence (SSIR), and living-learning communities
• Serve as an academic advisor to undeclared students until major declaration

Other responsibilities related to the Division of Student Development

• Serves as a WELL 100: Introduction to Collegiate Life instructor for one section per semester
• Serves on a variety of university and divisional committees, as determined by the Associate Director of New Student and Transition Programs or Director of Student Involvement
• Other duties as assigned by the Associate Director of New Student and Transition Programs

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Student-centered approach to work and strong ability to work with historically underrepresented students
• Comprehensive knowledge of college student development theory, program assessment, and high-impact practices research
• Comprehensive knowledge in diversity, equity, and inclusion theories and applications
• High level of attention to detail
• Ability to apply theory, best practices and precedent to make decisions
• Communicate effectively with faculty, staff, students, parents, and external community partners
• Collaborate, co-create, and build partnerships with faculty and key administrative offices
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Required: Must have a valid Driver’s License and be able to produce a driving record with a minimum of 3 years of driving history in good standing

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree or equivalent in higher education administration, college student personnel, or counseling is required.
• At least 1-3 years of experience in orientation or new student programs, living-learning programs, residence life, campus programming, academic advising, or student affairs is required. Experience working within first-year experience programs preferred.

WORK HOURS:

• Full-time, exempt position
• Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; 7.75 hrs./day; 38.75 hrs./week
• Working periodic evenings and on weekends is a requirement of the position, as well as domestic and international travel with student groups over break periods.

SALARY STRUCTURE:
Pay Grade 6 (Hiring Range $46,114.00 to $61,110.00 annually)

ABOUT UR:

At the University of Richmond, we’re creative, inclusive, and determined. We’re Spiders, and our mission is to create positive change in the UR community and beyond. Located minutes from downtown Richmond, Virginia, the University of Richmond (www.richmond.edu) blends the intimacy of a small college with exceptional academic, research, and cultural opportunities usually found only at large institutions. There’s only one place like Richmond.

UR is committed to developing a diverse faculty, staff and student body, and to modeling an inclusive campus community which values the expression of differences in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development and institutional success. In keeping with this commitment, our academic community welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds and candidates who support diversity. EOE