Department: Student Engagement Job Title: Director of Orientation and Student Engagement Reports to: Associate Vice President of Student Life I. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direction of the Associate Vice President of Student Life, the Director of Orientation and Student Engagement is responsible for the general oversight and implementation of a variety of programming and procedures that aid in the transition to and creation of a welcoming college experience. The Director provides progra... more details
Department: Student Engagement
Job Title: Director of Orientation and Student Engagement
Reports to: Associate Vice President of Student Life
I. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the direction of the Associate Vice President of Student Life, the Director of Orientation and Student Engagement is responsible for the general oversight and implementation of a variety of programming and procedures that aid in the transition to and creation of a welcoming college experience. The Director provides programming opportunities for all students, starting with their incoming Orientation, and throughout their career at the College.
The Director serves as a core member of the Student Engagement and Student Life staff, providing supervision and guidance to student staff, and helps support the divisions mission of creating a welcoming, safe, and inclusive environment that promotes the personal growth and well-being of all students.
II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
ENGAGEMENT, PROGRAMMING, AND MANAGEMENT
- Responsible for the planning and execution of all New Student Orientation and First-Year Programming, including but not limited to, communication, outreach, recruitment of student staff, training, logistics, budgeting and assessment, and all on-site event attendance.
- During the academic year, the Director continues to be responsible for the programming of social and educational events through the Office of Student Engagement.
- Work with student leadership and club leaders on daily events and initiatives.
- Work with Student Government.
- Lead planner of major school-wide events such as Weeks of Welcome, Family Weekend, Manhattan Madness, Springfest, and Senior events.
- Strong financial literacy and proficiency required, along with knowledge of event registration and management software.
- Budgeting and management of all student related spending accounts required, including processing of invoices.
- Ability to multi-task and keep accurate records for data and assessment purposes, especially as it relates to improving student retention.
- Create a sense of shared purpose and cohesion for both new and returning students, and both commuter and resident students.
- Align, advocate for, and build a thriving event schedule for students, planned by a professional.
- Attend a number of reoccurring meetings and be a part of a number of committees across campus.
ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION
- Analyze attendance regularly, preserving strict confidentiality of student records.
- Gather student satisfaction assessments to support retention efforts.
- Organize, review and analyze data regarding budgets and finances, including processing of invoices.
- Produce end-of-year reports, track attendance, finances, retention, and all Student Engagement statistics in order to effectively communicate and align with current initiatives and the Colleges strategic direction.
Other duties as assigned.
III. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelors degree required. Masters degree preferred.
- 3-5 years of student affairs experience or other relevant background.
- Maintain positive relationships with students and families, campus partners, and vendors.
- Strong administrative, planning, and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of the practices, strategies, and timeline for the operation of a successful student life program.
- Organized and able to work on multiple projects simultaneously while prioritizing deadlines.
- Customer service-oriented approach to working with various stakeholders.
- Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills.
- Nights and weekends required.
- This is a fully in-person position. This is not a remote position.
- Salary: $80,000 - $ 90,000
Manhattan College is an independent Catholic coeducational institution in the Lasallian tradition. We expect our faculty, administration, and staff to be knowledgeable about our mission and to make a positive contribution to the mission. Applicants from historically under-represented segments of the population are encouraged to apply, as well as those attracted to a college with a Catholic identity. We are committed to a diverse campus community. AA/EO Employer M/F/D/V
