Director,University Orientation and Visit Job Kent area,Ohio USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Director, University Orientation and Visit Experience
Job Title:

Director, University Orientation and Visit Experience

Physical

Location:

This position is based on the Kent Campus and is an in-person role.

Salary:

$86,249 - $90,000

Basic Function:

Responsible for the leadership, strategic visioning, and evaluation of orientation and visit programs for new and prospective first year and transfer students as well as their parents and families. The director works with a team of staff members. Reports to Assistant Vice President and Executive Director of Admissions.

Additional Basic Function – if applicable:

Not applicable.

Examples of Duties:

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following:

Work directly with the AVP/Executive Director of Admissions to create a strategic vision for on- and off-campus events and new student orientation and provide a seamless recruitment and orientation experience.
Create assessment plan to evaluate effectiveness of visit and orientation programs.
Collaborate with colleges to make data-driven decisions on visitor events, orientation scheduling, advisor appointments, program content, and program logistics.
Implement best practices of integrating technology into visit and orientation experience to maximize recruitment and student transition to campus.
Participate in professional development opportunities, including presenting workshops and seminars for units on campus related to orientation and transition issues.
Participate in regional or national organizations related to campus visit experience (CIVSA) and orientation and/or first-year transitions (NODA).
Coordinate with departmental leadership to optimize use of CRM system (SLATE) to support visit and orientation experience.
Establish and maintain the collaborative exchange of information and data with other Kent State administrative and academic offices and campuses, including sharing visit and orientation best practices.
Provide direct supervision of unclassified and classified staff, including graduate assistants.
Perform related duties as assigned.

Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable:

Not applicable.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in higher education or a relevant field. Six years progressively responsible experience in admissions or new student orientation.

License/Certification:

None.

Knowledge Of:

Academic programs
Effective recruitment strategies and techniques
Effective execution of a CRM system

Skill In:

Written and interpersonal communication
Analysis, problem solving and project management
Managing large-scale events
Making data driven decisions regarding programmatic efforts

Ability To:

Understand and stay current on research and best practices related to orientation, first-year student, and general student development research to support the transition of first-year, transfer, and international students into post-secondary education
Understand and advocate for the needs of diverse student populations within visit and orientation programming
Work closely with and demonstrate sensitivity to individuals with diverse backgrounds
Provide leadership and direction to the department
Support goals and initiatives of the department
Stay current with ongoing and emerging trends nationwide regarding campus visits and transition programs
Work with individuals at all organizational levels, particularly peers, other departments, and students
Travel from building to building frequently and off campus occasionally

Preferred Qualifications – if applicable:

None.

Assessments:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments

Working Conditions /

Physical Requirements:

None.

Working

Schedule:

Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM, or otherwise discussed with your leadership.

Additional Information:
The priority Final date to receive applications is…