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Position Title Associate Director of First Year Experience and Students in Transition

Position Type Staff

Requisition Number ST107

Department Housing & Residential Life

Title of Supervisor Associate Dean of Students for Campus Life

Full-time/ Part-time Full-time

Work Hours per Week 35

Weeks Per Year 52

Months Per Year: 12

Work Days Monday - Friday, some weekends will be required

Work Hours 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, some night hours will be required

End Date (required for Temporary, Per Diem, Independent Contractor/Agency):

Salary Range $60,424 - $65,000

Hours and Months 35 hours per week, 12 months months per year

Exemption Status Exempt

Staff Job Description

Job Description Summary

Nazareth University seeks a dynamic and student-centered professional to lead efforts in supporting student transition from deposit to matriculation and beyond. The Associate Director of First Year Experience and Students in Transition is pivotal in ensuring seamless and supportive transitions for students in the University community. Reporting to the Associate Dean of Students for Campus Life, the Associate Director oversees key programs, including New Student Fall and Spring Orientation, Welcome Week events, Peer Leader and Residential Life Student Leader training and hiring, and Commencement and Senior Week events. This role is also a key partner with Admissions and supports specific strategic enrollment initiatives.

Essential Functions

• Orientation

• Design, implement, and evaluate comprehensive orientation programs to welcome and acclimate new students, including Fall and Spring Orientations.

• Collaborate with campus partners to ensure programming addresses academic, social, and cultural aspects of the college experience.

• Oversee logistics, including scheduling, communications, and event execution for both orientations.

• Oversee the creation and implementation of the Pre-Orientation Moodle Course and ensure new students complete the course.

• Lead efforts to support student transition from deposit to matriculation, coordinating outreach, engagement, and onboarding experiences to enhance student connection and preparedness.

• Serve as a main point of contact/concierge for all deposited undergraduate students prior to their arrival on campus for their first semester.

• Co-Chair the First Year Experience Committee.

• Partner with Student Engagement and Leadership to plan and implement a robust series of welcome activities for the first six weeks of the fall semester to help new students build connections, integrate students into campus life, and provide diverse programming that meets the needs of all students.

• Assess the effectiveness of welcome activities to ensure they foster engagement and retention.

• Use data to inform decision-making and enhance the student transition experience.

• Act as an advocate for new students, ensuring their needs are represented in institutional planning and decision-making.

• Student Leader Recruitment and Training

• Develop and lead the recruitment and hiring of Campus Life Student Leaders, specifically Peer Leaders and Residential Life Student Leaders.

• Oversee the planning and execution of Fall and Spring Training for Professional and Paraprofessional staff to equip them with skills to support new and returning students.

• Senior Week Events

• Plan and execute Senior Week activities, ensuring a celebratory and meaningful experience for graduating students.

• Support Commencement events, including but not limited to 100 Days Celebration, Commencement, etc.

• Coordinate with stakeholders to manage event logistics, budgets, and communications.

• Strategic Enrollment and Admissions Partnerships

• Serve as the primary contact for Admissions as they build partnerships with constituent school districts.

• Collaborate with Admissions to develop and implement outreach initiatives that support prospective students from these districts to ensure a smooth transition to Naz.

• Facilitate programming and resources that address the unique needs of students transitioning from these communities.

• Retention and Student Success Initiatives

• Work with the Associate Dean of Academic Thriving and EAB Navigate Student Success team to establish and manage a shared strategy for improving student retention rates and to ensure academic persistence for at-risk student populations.

• Build strong working relationships with campus partners, including the Office for Diversity & Inclusive Excellence Education, Health & Counseling, Center for Life’s Work, Alumni and Constituent Engagement, Academic Success and Accessibility, and other key offices.

• Other Responsibilities:

• Teach one section of ACS 101

• Manage program budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility and alignment with institutional goals.

• Advances the College’s DEIB strategic plan initiatives through campus-wide programming and student leader training and development.

• Serves on division and university-wide committees.

  Required Education, Experience, Technology Applications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree required

  Preferred Education, Experience, Technology Applications and Skills

• Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, or a related field preferred

  Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervise Peer Leaders during Orientation

  Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting, moderate computer use, and occasional lifting or moving of light objects.

  Equipment to be used

• Office equipment, including Microsoft Office, computer/laptop, phone, fax, copier, and scanner.

  Posting Detail Information

  Posting Date 03/17/2025

  Closing Date 03/31/2025

  EEO Statement

Join Nazareth University, a leading institution in Rochester, NY, with a vibrant community of approximately 1,900 undergraduate and 500 graduate students. We seek dedicated staff members who are committed to supporting student success, community engagement, and championing equity and inclusion. Located just minutes from downtown Rochester, our campus provides a dynamic environment for professional growth, innovation, and collaboration.

At Nazareth, we are committed to equity and inclusion, ensuring equal access to employment opportunities without discrimination. We advocate for an inclusive workplace and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Our Anti-Discrimination Policy upholds fair treatment based solely on qualifications and merit.

Join us in celebrating diversity, where every individual, regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status, is valued and respected.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Quick Link https://jobs.naz.edu/postings/4120

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