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| Job Title: | Assistant Director for Orientation & Student Leadership |
| Work Type: | Work Days: Work Vary: Yes , Shift: Other, Hours Per Week: 40, Work Type: Regular |
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| Salary Offered: | Unspecified |
| Benefits: | Unspecified. |
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| Physical Required: | Unspecified |
| Drug Testing Required: | Unspecified |
| Education Required: | Bachelor's Degree |
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| Experience Required: | Unspecified |
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| Job Description: |
Job ID360280
LocationTwin Cities
Job FamilyStudent Services
Full/Part TimeFull-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular
Job Code9703ED
Employee ClassAcad Prof and Admin
About the Job
Assistant Director for Orientation & Student Leadership
Orientation & Transition Experiences
University of Minnesota Twin Cities
This position will perform work on campus. The salary range is $53,000 - $55,000 and commensurate with experience. Priority deadline and first review of candidates will be on Apr 11, 2024 .
Orientation & Transition Experiences centers collaboration and team-based values in the work we do both internally and externally. A primary function of OTE is the coordination and development of a comprehensive Orientation and Welcome Week programs, including all related student leadership and training programs. The Assistant Director for Orientation & Student Leadership is responsible for supporting the development, planning, and implementation of major Orientation programs. Additionally, this person will lead and support student leadership recruitment, training, assessment and supervision of several student leadership roles. These student leadership roles could include supporting a group of ~35-40 Orientation Leaders, ~ 25 - 40 Welcome Week Leaders and Welcome Week volunteers. This position will also contribute to the ongoing training of year-round student employees.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
All required qualifications must be documented on application materials
Essential Qualifications:
* BA/BS degree plus at least four (4) years of relevant experience, or master's degree plus
at least two (2) years of relevant experience. Years are expected to be full time, full time
is counted as follows: student employment and graduate assistantship(s) at half time (1
year = 6 months)
* In-depth understanding of student development and student transition issues.
* Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively both orally and written.
* Demonstrates the ability to manage details related to leader schedules, programs logistics
and training implementation.
* Commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence.
* Position requires work on evenings and weekends.
* Employment is contingent upon completion of background verification with satisfactory
results as required by law and University policy.
Preferred Qualifications:
* A Master's degree in Higher Education, College Student Personnel, or other related areas.
* Two years previous experience in a higher education environment, orientation programming, leadership development and training, or experience in other related areas.
* Previous experience developing training and facilitating leadership development workshops.
* Collaborative and diplomatic relationship style; promotes respect and practice of civility and inclusivity in the workplace.
* Ability to work and communicate across organizational programs and priorities.
* Previous supervisory experience of staff (student or professional).
* Previous experience in orientation, transition and/or retention programming.
* Previous experience coaching or mentoring individuals and teams.
* Flexibility and adaptability to change.
* Ability to make data-driven decisions regarding programmatic efforts.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
1) Orientation Programs(45%)
* Assist with the implementation of all Orientation Programs for new students and their families
* Serve as a member of the Orientation implementation group working with Student Interns
(2), Orientation Leaders (30+)
* Work closely with the Associate Director of Orientation to execute the planning and implementation of 23 Freshman Orientation programs, 23 Freshman Family Orientation programs and 12 Transfer Orientation (in person & remote) and Transfer Family Orientation programs . These areas of planning include:
* Program Logistics: Room reservations, catering and housing contracts, transportation needs, University department resource fairs
* Communications: review and inform content in collaboration with the Assistant Director of Communications & Marketing for, printed publications, orientation
presentations, orientation schedules, transfer online orientation, webpage and social media.
* Welcome Week: Work with the Welcome Week team to assist with the coordination and implementation of the Transfer Track events. This includes managing Orientation Leader training, role assignments and day-to-day supervision as well as on-site implementation of Transfer Track,and Commuter Student events.
*Expect to remain current on trends and issues related to the student experience and
incorporating technology into the orientation programs.
2) OTE Student Leader Training & Supervision (45%)
* Plan and contribute to a comprehensive student leadership curriculum for student leaders within OTE (Orientation Leaders, Welcome Week Leaders, Student Interns, Welcome Week Volunteers etc.)
* Plan and coordinate a centralized student leader annual recruitment, hiring, and selection and assessment process.
* Develop, plan, implement, and assess all training tools, presenters, and training-related logistical processes for OTE programs in collaboration with the Associate Director and Director.
* Serve as the co-lead facilitator/instructor for the spring leadership course
* Maintain relationships with and coordinate opportunities for University departments to meet with and present to student leaders during training (over 40 departments total).
* Oversee the logistics of training implementation including room reservations, guest presenters, technical needs, supplies, Canvas modules, food, etc.
* Work with OTE team members to staff all events and manage student leader Schedules
* Provide on-site support and supervision for staff during programs, troubleshooting student staff issues and conflicts.
* Manage student leader and volunteer contracts in consultation with Human Resources
* Be available during key evenings and weekend time frames to support student leader training and related events, which include student leader retreats in addition to peak busy periods leading to and during Orientation & Welcome Week.
3) Assist the comprehensive mission of OTE (10%)
* Assist with the planning and implementation of programs within OTE including but not limited to Orientation, Welcome Week and Student Transition Experiences
* Participate in professional staff training, meetings and projects.
* Maintain a high level of knowledge on trends and issues in the orientation, transition, and retention field.
* Attend trainings and national conferences to learn best practices from others.
* Publish and present findings and best practices identified in OTE.
4) Other Duties as assigned.
APPOINTMENT & COMPENSATION:
This position has the Academic Professional and Administrative (P&A) classification in the Student Services Job Family Professional 3, is 100% time, 12-month annually renewable appointment. This position is considered a strategic, mid-level position. Salary is commensurate with experience and includes a substantial benefits package. The University of Minnesota is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities... For full info follow application link.
The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.
The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu.
Refer to ID 78820950 when applying |
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