Assistant Director of First- Programming and Engagement

Position: Assistant Director of First-Year Programming and Engagement
Job Description

If you're passionate about shaping meaningful student experiences and empowering academic success, the Assistant Director of First-Year Programming and Engagement role is for you! Be a part of shaping the MSOE Raider experience from the very first day, guiding new students toward connection, confidence, and academic momentum. As a leader within the Raider Center for Academic Success, this role designs and delivers a high-impact First-Year Experience-spanning orientation, mentoring, success courses, and coaching-that reflects MSOE's hands-on, student-centered approach.

Through collaboration, data-informed strategies, and relationship-driven support, the Assistant Director strengthens belonging and persistence while helping Raiders launch their MSOE journey with purpose and pride.

We invite you to apply!

Who We Are

Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) is an academic institution intrinsically tied to the real world - a confluence of industry knowledge, work ethic and an enduring desire to know more. The university offers Bachelor's and Master's degrees in engineering, computer science, machine learning, user experience, construction management, actuarial science, business and nursing. With about 3,000 students, faculty and staff, MSOE is large enough for big opportunities and small enough for personal attention.

A Small University Dedicated to Achieving Big Things

MSOE is a supportive environment where everyone is valued. Our method of learning by doing is our distinction: it is how we teach, how we learn and how we serve. MSOE's top priority is serving our students. By joining our community, you are building the leaders of tomorrow.

Our Mission

MSOE is the university of choice for those seeking an inclusive community of experiential learners driven to solve the complex challenges of today and tomorrow. We are united by our six values - collaboration, excellence, inclusion, innovation, integrity and stewardship - which represent the core of our campus culture. MSOE has embarked on an ambitious strategic plan, Extraordinary Together, that propels the institution forward.

At MSOE, we are dedicated to promoting an academic environment marked by an unwavering respect for every individual.

Our Leadership

MSOE is under the leadership of Dr. Eric Baumgartner. He began his Presidency in January 2026 after having served as the Executive Vice President of Academics at MSOE since 2017.

Summary

MSOE invites applications for a full-time Assistant Director of First-Year Programming and Engagement to join our Raider Center for Academic Success team. Under the supervision of the Associate VP for Student Affairs and Dean of Students, the Assistant Director plays a central role in advancing the success, engagement, and persistence of first-year students s position leads the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of a comprehensive First-Year Experience that supports students' transition to college and fosters belonging, purpose, agency, and academic readiness.

The Assistant Director provides leadership for first-year programming across the student lifecycle, beginning at orientation and extending through the critical first year. This role oversees peer mentoring, teaches Raider Success Courses, provides individualized student success coaching, supervises the Coordinator of Carter Academy, and leads MSOE's freshman registration and orientation efforts.

The position also serves as a key connector across academic and student affairs, using data-informed strategies, early alert insights, and student feedback to identify barriers to success and implement timely interventions. The Assistant Director contributes to a coordinated, relationship-driven approach to student success that integrates academic support, engagement, and well-being.

Essential Job Functions

First-Year Experience

* Lead the development and coordination of First-Year programming that supports students' sense of belonging, agency, and purpose within the MSOE community.

* Oversee planning and implementation of ROAR, MSOE's freshman orientation and registration program.

* Coordinate communication and outreach strategies to promote awareness and engagement with First Year Experience initiatives.

* Manage the daily operations of the peer mentoring program, including hiring, training, and ongoing development of student leaders.

* Instruct Raider Success Courses and implement instructional methods that promote student engagement and academic development.

* Supervise the Coordinator of Carter Academy, provide guidance and support in planning and delivering high impact programming.

Student Support

* Serve as a Raider Success Coach, offering proactive, holistic, and personalized coaching to support student's academic and personal transitions, including documentation of student interactions.

* Use student success and institutional data to identify trends, barriers, and opportunities for intervention.

* Contribute to institutional assessment efforts to help identify…