Position Descriptions for FYE Related Jobs

The jobs described below reflect the range of college/university positions related to the first-year experience. All of these positions have been advertised since 2001 years and, to the best of our knowledge, the employers are no longer accepting applications. The National Resource Center presents these descriptions to assist people interested in developing or revising a position related to the first-year experience. We offer these for reference only; the Center does not offer job listing services for currently open positions.

Position Title/Department: COMPASS / Assistant Director of Advisement First Year Retention Programs Institution: SUNY Oswego About the Department/Program/Institution: Website: www.oswego.edu/vacancies Responsibilities: The Assistant Director is a member of the COMPASS staff, a student success center whose mission is to assists students plan for and achieve* *success in and after college. The Assistant Director of Advisement is a full-time, 12-month position and reports to the Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs. The Assistant Director will: * Develop, implement and assess programs that will support new students* *in their transition to college from the point of paid deposit through the first year of college. ** * Coordinate the development and implementation of online communication tools for new students and their parents.** * Work with Academic Affairs and First Year Program Coordinator to integrate new or updated modules into other First Year Experiences. * Provide programmatic support in residentially based first year experiences. * Coordinate the advisement for all first year and transfer students as a part of the new student orientation period and will recruit, select, train and support orientation academic advisors. Qualifications: * Master’s degree * Minimum of 3 years professional full-time experience in first year programs at a college or university setting * Understanding of evaluation and assessment practices * Proficiency in computer skills * Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills * Academic advisement experience * Track record of success working with faculty Duration: Position Type: Salary: Commensurate with experience. Date: October 2007

Position Title/Department: Director of Counseling Services Institution: Mount OIive College About the Department/Program/Institution: Website: www.moc.edu Responsibilities: The position reports directly to the Vice President for Student Development and is responsible for providing counseling to a diverse student population. In addition to personal counseling, the Director provides wellness programming, training and lectures on a variety of topics concerning mental health. Director will market and promote services offered through Counseling Services. Qualifications: Active License to practice in the State of North Carolina in a counseling related field. Minimum of 4 years of EAP/SAP experience. Strong skills in interpersonal relationships; verbal and written communication; creativity and time management. Ability to prioritize multiple projects and to work independently and in a team environment. Must be self-motivated and directed and have a working knowledge of Microsoft Publisher, online counseling, and web based services. Flexibility to work evenings and/or weekend hours. Duration: Position Type: Salary: Date: October 2007

Position Title/Department: ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF NEW STUDENT AND SOPHOMORE PROGRAMS (Sophmore Year Focus) Institution: Clemson University About the Department/Program/Institution: Clemson University is a public, land-grant university fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The University currently serves approximately 13,000 undergraduate students and 4,000 graduate students in five colleges. Clemson University is located in the northwest corner of the State of South Carolina, on the former estate of statesman John C. Calhoun. It encompasses 1,400 acres in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains on the shores of Lake Hartwell. Website: findjobs.clemson.edu Responsibilities: The Associate Director of New Student and Sophomore Programs (Sophomore Year focus) will serve as the lead university administrator in developing, implementing, and evaluating a comprehensive, university-wide sophomore year experience based on research literature and best practices. These efforts aid in increasing sophomore students' learning, engagement, retention, and persistence to graduation. In collaboration with various campus and community partners, this professional will provide experiences that help sophomores find meaning and purpose in their educational, career, and life goals. The Associate Director will serve as the primary assessor and program evaluator of the Sophomore Year Experience while assisting the Director in assessing student learning and curricula related to educational programs coordinated by New Student and Sophomore Programs. The Associate Director will also assume a lead role with colleagues on the Sophomore Residential Curriculum Development team. This newly created position reports to the Director of New Student and Sophomore Programs. Qualifications: The Associate Director of New Student and Sophomore Programs must possess clear knowledge of the research literature on sophomores and have direct experience working with this student population. S/he must have a working understanding of leadership and career development theories, service learning, and study abroad experiences. Assessment and program evaluation skills with the ability to write and assess related student learning outcomes are essential. Excellent oral and written communication skills, organization and multi-tasking skills, and experience leading university-wide collaborative initiatives are expected. The Associate Director must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and parents. A Master's degree and minimum of 2 years post-Master's student services program experience in higher education are required. Duration: Position Type: Salary: Date: October 2007

Position Title/Department: Associate Director of Student Access, Transition and Success Programs Institution: Purdue University About the Department/Program/Institution: Purdue University is seeking a dynamic, hard working and experienced individual to serve as the Associate Director of Student Access, Transition and Success Programs (SATS) position. The staff member in this role will report to the Director of Student Access, Transition and Success Programs (SATS) and will have oversight for staff working with the Twenty-first Century Scholars West Central Regional Support Site, the Purdue Opportunity Awards Program, and the Purdue University Twenty-first Century Scholars support and success initiative. In this capacity, s/he will serve as the supervisor for the Senior Assistant Director of Student Access, Transition and Success Programs and the Coordinator of the Twenty-first Century Scholars regional support site. Website: purdue.taleo.net/careersection/wl/joblist.ftl Responsibilities: *Serve as the direct supervisor for the Senior Assistant Director of SATS and the Twenty-first Century Scholars Site Coordinator. Direct operations, including hiring, training, orientation, supervision, and performance evaluations. Participate in salary and wage decisions, promotions, and employee relation issues. Review workloads and reassign tasks as required to ensure goals are met. *Direct the Purdue University Twenty-first Century Scholars Support and Success and the department's College Mentors for Kids efforts. Exercise fiscal authority for these programs; responsible for budget, using independent judgment and authority to manage program resources. Specify order and approve program supplies and endeavors. Develop and implement policies and procedures related to these and other SATS efforts. *With the director, comprise the department's senior leadership team and oversee strategic planning and the development and implementation of short- and long-term goals associated with the department's strategic plan. *Guide assessment and evaluation efforts for low-income, first generation and underrepresented/underserved programs within SATS for the purposes of determining the department's future directions. *Represent the department at campus-wide committee meetings and functions. Participate in and, in the absence of the director, lead all department -wide meetings. Participate in Enrollment Management meetings and initiatives for purposes of achieving departmental and institutional strategic goals. *Direct the SATS department's student leadership coordination council. *Assist with other SATS efforts including orientation and learning communities *Other duties as assigned by the Director. Qualifications: *Masters degree in Education, a STEM discipline, or a relevant field; *Direct experience with Twenty-first Century Scholars, TRIO and/or GEAR UP programming; *Multiple years of direct supervision experience with professional staff;. *Excellent interpersonal, independent decision making, and written and verbal communication skills; *Strong leadership and effective team building skills with the ability to mentor and train; *Proven ability to originate change, affect results and foster an environment that leads to continuous quality improvement; *The ability to implement multiple projects to successful completion; *The capacity to relate well to diverse groups of students, faculty, staff and alums; *Excellent planning, problem solving, organizational skills and cross-area collaboration skills; and, *Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, student tracking efforts and Spanish language ability are strongly desired. Duration: Position Type: Salary: Mid 50s to upper 60s per year depending on qualifications and experience plus an excellent retirement/benefits package. Date: October 2007

Position Title/Department: The Director of the National Resource Center for The First-Year Experience and Students in Transition Institution: University of South Carolina About the Department/Program/Institution: Website: sc.edu/fye Responsibilities: Will be responsible for all operational aspects of the Center to include long-range planning, supervision of program implementation, fiscal and personnel management, and program management. The Center’s mission is to support and advance efforts to improve student learning and transitions into and through higher education, and carry out the mission by providing opportunities for the exchange of practical, theory-based information and ideas through the convening of conferences, institutes, and workshops; publishing monographs, a peer-reviewed journal, a newsletter, guides, and books; generating and supporting research and scholarship; hosting visiting scholars; and providing a robust suite of electronic resources. Qualifications: Successful candidates for this position will have knowledge of the first-year experience movement and other student transition issues, and significant experience with national/international level collaborations in higher education, continuing professional development planning, research, and publishing. Reports to the Assistant Vice Provost. Qualifications include a doctorate preferred and minimum of 7 years full-time experience in higher education administration, direct supervision of personnel, demonstrated involvement in professional activities to include research, publishing, and conference presentations. Duration: Position Type: Salary: Commensurate with education and experience and qualifications. Date: May 2007

Position Title/Department: Full Time Counselor/Advisement Institution: Sussex County Community College (SCCC) About the Department/Program/Institution: Website: www.sussex.edu/ Responsibilities: Provides academic advisement and related counseling to assist students in meeting their personal and academic goals. Performs generalist-counseling functions within the Counseling Center, including admissions, advisement, transfer, persona land crisis counseling as needed. Reinforces the existing commitment to one-on-one registration counseling for all SCCC students. Qualifications: Master's Degree in Counseling or related area required; experience with community college students and personal counseling experience preferred. Duration: Position Type: Salary: $42,137 Date: May 2007

Position Title/Department: Full Time Counselor/Advisement Institution: University of Central Florida About the Department/Program/Institution: Orientation Services is responsible for developing and implementing orientation programs to assist new undergraduate students and their family members in their transition to the University of Central Florida. A comprehensive program exists for both freshman and transfer students. Approximately 33 orientation sessions (17 two-day freshman sessions and 16 one-day transfer sessions) are conducted yearly with a total of 14,000 new students attending these sessions along with 9,000 family members. Furthermore, Orientation Services is responsible for the implementation of the Freshman Seminar Program and works in close conjunction with the Office of First Year Advising and Exploration and the Office of Transfer and Transition Services. www.ucf.edu Website: www.ucf.edu Responsibilities: Provides academic advisement and related counseling to assist students in meeting their personal and academic goals. Performs generalist counseling functions within the Counseling Center, including admissions, advisement, transfer, persona land crisis counseling as needed. Reinforces the existing commitment to one-on-one registration counseling for all SCCC students. Qualifications: Master's Degree in Counseling or related area required; experience with community college students and personal counseling experience preferred. Duration: Position Type: Salary: $42, 137 Date: May 2007

Position Title/Department: Career Services Coordinator/ Academic Advisor Institution: Albany College of Pharmacy About the Department/Program/Institution: Website: www.acp.edu Responsibilities: The incumbent will be responsible for assisting first- and second-year students in making a successful transition to college, monitoring academic progress, communicating with faculty members and assisting students who are struggling academically. The incumbent also will be responsible for coordinating all aspects of the Career Services Program. Qualifications: Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree in a related field, plus 2-3 years advising/counseling experience. Master's degree preferred. Duration: Position Type: Salary: Date: May 2007

Position Title/Department: New Student Experience First-Year Counselor Institution: Montclair State University About the Department/Program/Institution: Website: www.montclair.edu Responsibilities: Under the leadership of the Director of New Student Experience, the First-Year Counselor will assist first-year students in their transition to the University. To accomplish departmental goals and objectives the First-Year Counselor will counsel and advise a caseload of students and coordinate programs such as New Student Orientation, First-Year Success Series, Peer Leadership Program, Learning Communities, and teach New Student Seminar. The First-Year Counselor will also participate in the assessment activities and the development of benchmarks and outcomes. Qualifications: Master’s degree required, preferably in Counseling or Education, and a minimum of two years professional experience in a college or university setting. Preference will be given to candidates with documented experience working with first-year students. Strong verbal and written communication skills are necessary. Ability to work with a team of diverse professional staff and student is essential. Duration: Position Type: Salary: Date: May 2007

Position Title/Department: Assistant Director of Student Success Programs Institution: Tarleton State University About the Department/Program/Institution: Tarleton State University, founded in 1899, is a four-year public institute, which is a member of The Texas A&M University System. This 165-Acre Campus is located in Stephenville, Texas, a city of approximately 16,000, sixty-five miles southwest of the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex. Tarleton offers an extensive range of programs where students can pursue any of 90 degree programs at the undergraduate and graduate level. Website: www.tarleton.edu/ Responsibilities: Tarleton State University is seeking an experienced professional to assist the Student Success Programs Director in providing vision and leadership to Student Success Programs, a subdivision of the Division of General Studies. The Coordinator will assist the Director in overseeing and managing the programmatic, administrative, and fiscal aspects of the program and will work collaboratively with the subdivision members to ensure accomplishment of program goals. Additional responsibilities include advising, teaching responsibilities, participation in the university community and professional development. Qualifications: Earned Master’s Degree, Earned Doctorate preferred. Experience related with college students in First Year Experience-related programs, experience working with college retention programs preferred. Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication and administrative skills. Duration: Position Type: Salary: $32,000 Date: May 2007

Position Title/Department: New Student Experience First-Year Counselor Institution: Purdue University About the Department/Program/Institution: Website: www.purdue.edu Responsibilities: The position will focus primarily on orientation-related programming. * Assist in the development of Purdue orientation initiatives including transfer student orientation, parent and family orientation, the first-year bi-monthly newsletter, and the student-athlete orientation program. * Assist in developing, adminstering, and implementing Boiler Gold Rush, an orientation program for 5,000 new students. * Assist with the advising and supervision of up to 500 student orientation leaders. Assist in the development and facilitation of student orientation leader training programs. * Coordinate the development of SATS orientation publications. * Assist with other programmatic efforts in Student Access, Transition and Success (SATS) Programs particularly (but not limited to) Learning Communities and Access Programming. Take part in SATS department and Enrollment Management meetings. * Other duties as assigned by the Senior Assistant Director of Student Access, Transition and Success Programs and/or the Director of Student Access, Transition and Success Programs. Qualifications: Preferred candidates will exhibit demonstrated experience and understanding of large-scale event planning and orientation programming, as well as a solid foundation and understanding of student development theory. A general understanding of student success and access programming is helpful, but not required. Bachelors degree with 2 years professional experience working with new-student orientation or a similar field; 2 years of graduate assistantship or internship experience would satisfy requirement. Masters degree preferred. Duration: Position Type: Salary: $32,000 - $35,000 Date: June 2007

Position Title/Department: Assistant Vice Provost for Student Success Initiatives Institution: University of South Carolina About the Department/Program/Institution: www.sc.edu Website: uscjobs.sc.edu Responsibilities: The University of South Carolina invites applications for the position of Assistant Vice Provost for Student Success Initiatives. The Assistant Vice Provost leads a collaborative team that identifies student needs to purposefully develop initiatives that address and improve student success and persistence to degree completion. Guided by the institution’s goals for retention and degree completion, this individual chairs the University Retention Committee; interprets retention data; develops institution-wide programs and services to meet determined needs; and guides academic colleges and departments in developing effective, outcome-based retention efforts for their specific student populations. For an overview of programs and services coordinated by the Student Success Center please visit http://www.sa.sc.edu/ssc/. Qualifications: This individual is a key member of the institution’s academic support management team. The Assistant Vice Provost for Student Success Initiatives reports directly to the Vice President for Student Affairs & Vice Provost for Academic Support. This position has minimum qualifications of a master’s degree and ten years of full-time experience in higher education or other relevant setting; a doctorate is strongly preferred. The successful candidate will possess a high degree of innovation and collaboration, excellent oral and written communication skills, strong analytical skills, and the ability to coordinate and prioritize the efforts of diverse groups across institutional reporting lines. Duration: Position Type: Salary: Date: October 2007

Position Title/Department: Director for the First Year Center Institution: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) About the Department/Program/Institution: The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is seeking a Director for the First Year Center. The FYC’s mission of providing a quality, comprehensive first year experience to new freshman students includes peer mentoring and serving as a resource center to promote student learning and success. Website: www4.uwm.edu/access_success/first_year_center.cfm Responsibilities: The Director’s duties include hiring, training, supervising and evaluating staff; overseeing the First-Year Experience website and other publications; and promoting the new First Year Center to internal/external communities. The staff of the FYC includes 40-50 student leaders who mentor new freshmen, provide program development leadership and promote student awareness of Center services. Qualifications: Qualifications: Bachelors degree and 4+ years increasingly responsible educational administrative experience that includes staff supervision and budgetary oversight (master’s degree and 2 years will be considered). Experience or degrees in student development and student support services in a higher education setting are highly desirable. Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills and knowledge of national trends in student support are a must. Duration: Position Type: Salary: Salary is commensurate with experience. Date: October, 2007

Position Title/Department: Director of First Year Success Programs Institution: University of California Riverside About the Department/Program/Institution: Website: www.ucr.edu Responsibilities: The Director of First Year Success Programs will provide leadership and campus level coordination to university partners involved in the development and implementation of programs, courses, events and activities created to support undergraduate students during their first year on campus. The Director will collaborate with the colleges’ associate deans, student affairs managers (academic advising), and first year coordinators, as well as colleagues from Student Affairs, the Learning Center and other university partnerships in developing a campus wide, comprehensive First Year program that includes opportunities for prematriculant, new first year, and transfer students. The Director will build institutional awareness, support program assessment efforts, and provide consultation for campus partners regarding central issues affecting undergraduate student success and persistence. The Director will report to the Academic Program Coordinator in the Office of Undergraduate Education (OUE). The majority of First Year programs are based in the university’s three colleges: College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences, and Bourns College of Engineering. Among other First Year partners are the University Honors Program, Medical Scholars Program, Student Life, Athletics and Housing. PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT (35%) Support the development of First Year initiatives and programs for first year, prematriculant and transfer students. Provide campus wide perspective when advancing program mission and expected learning outcomes, prioritizing program enhancement requests, and resolving problems and concerns. Serve as the recognized resource on first year student needs, concerns and factors impacting First Year student success. Stay abreast of current research and best practices, review literature and disseminate pertinent information to First Year partners. Research and develop new sources of contract and grant funding. Develop and implement attractive marketing plans that enhance existing college and student affairs publicity and recruitment efforts in order to inform both the university community and perspective students of First Year opportunities. PROGRAM MANAGEMENT (40%) Coordinate OUE’s participation in and financial support for First Year initiatives and on-going programming, such as First Year Learning Communities (FYLC), in collaboration and consultation with the colleges’ associate deans, student academic affairs staff and first year coordinators, as well as colleagues in Student Affairs, Computing and Communications, University Libraries, Innovative Instruction, Learning Center and other campus partners involved in student success and persistence efforts. Convene the university-wide First Year Workgroup that regularly brings together key stakeholders to discuss program coordination across colleges, incorporation of Student Affairs and Learning Center programs and services, implementation of best practices, resolution of concerns and problems, and the assessment of program effectiveness, satisfaction and student learning outcomes. Provide curriculum, resources and recommended activities associated with programs and activities focused on the improvement of study skills and successful transition into the research university setting, especially for those in academic difficulty. Coordinate Early Warning and Assessment Programs in collaboration with colleges, departments and the Learning Center. Provide essential support in the planning and implementation of prematriculant and transfer programs, such as Summer Bridge and Transfer Student Orientation. Collaborate with Housing in co-curricular support to their Living-Learning programs. Participate in UCR recruitment and orientation events to represent First Year programs to incoming students and their family members. Coordinate activities of OUE support staff and student assistants assigned to help with specific First Year programs and/or tasks. Assist in university wide assessment and evaluation of effectiveness, student learning and programmatic impact of efforts associated with FYLC and other programs. Recommend program improvements and changes based on assessment results, best practices, and institutional priorities. Manage campus-wide marketing for print and web materials for First Year programs, services and activities to increase awareness and create “The First Year” identity brand. LIAISON (20%) Establish and maintain regular communication with college associate deans, student affairs managers, first year coordinators, colleagues in the Learning Center and Student Affairs offices, and other campus partners for purposes of planning and evaluation of First Year programs and activities. Keep key stakeholders informed of the campus’ First Year programming, issues and/or concerns. MISCELLANEOUS (5%) Other duties as assigned Qualifications: REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES Master’s degree from an accredited institution or an equivalent combination of related education and experience Demonstrated experience developing initiatives and implementing programs designed to encourage student learning and engagement Experience with evaluating program effectiveness and assessment of learning outcomes Experience working with diverse faculty, staff and student populations Demonstrated experience in creating synergy between academic and student affairs Experience with program management including logistical coordination, participant recruitment, assessment, budget, and compliance Demonstrated advanced skills in oral and written communication and public speaking, demonstrated ability to express ideas clearly and convincingly Ability to build cooperative, collaborative working relationships with a wide range of faculty, staff and deans; experience working as part of a team and collaborating with other units on campus Experience with training and evaluation of paraprofessional staff or volunteers, demonstrated ability to organize and coordinate support staff Excellent organizational skills, ability to set and meet goals, prioritize workload, handle multiple interruptions, and meet deadlines for multiple projects Ability to make the best use of recommendations, feedback and constructive criticism Knowledge and experience in creating spreadsheets, tables, and reports; Internet research PREFERRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND COMPENTENCIES In addition to those listed above: Ph.D. from an accredited institution Experience working at a large public research institution Experience in the development and implementation of new programmatic initiatives in conjunction with other units on a campus Experience developing best practices from published assessments of programs at other institutions Experience in teaching and curricular development Experience in grant writing Duration: Position Type: Salary: $48,678 - $70,669 Date: November 2007

Position Title/Department: Assistant Director – New Student Orientation Office of New Student Orientation Institution: The University of Akron About the Department/Program/Institution: Website: www.uakron.edu/ Responsibilities: The mission of the Office of New Student Orientation (NSO) is to introduce new first-year and transfer students and their families to the educational opportunities at The University of Akron; to prepare students for their transition to the University; and to integrate new students into the intellectual, cultural, and social life of the University. NSO is part of University College and reports to the Associate Provost for Student Success and Dean of University College. The Assistant Director of New Student Orientation assists in the supervision and implementation of all New Student Orientation programs for first-year and transfer students. These duties include collaborating and coordinating with numerous offices and departments to provide comprehensive Orientation and First-Year Experience programs that are highly regarded on campus and by participants. Essential Job Duties: • Assist with planning of year-round orientation and transition programs for first-year and transfer students • Co-teach training course for student Orientation Leaders/Team Leaders • Supervise student staff throughout the year, especially during summer NSO activities and programs • Develop student success, engagement, and retention initiatives for first-year and transfer student populations • Coordinate “Akron Adventures” pre-enrollment camp programs and follow-up • Develop programs for and assist in planning annual Welcome Week activities and programs • Build and maintain positive, working relationships with a variety of campus partners Qualifications: Minimum Experience/Education: • Master’s degree in higher education, student affairs administration, or similar field • One to three years experience (two years of graduate level employment will count as one year of experience) in a student services/student personnel position • Project management and event planning experience • Theoretical and practical understanding of student development Departmental Required Skills: • Computer literacy, including experience with HTML (or equivalent software packages), Microsoft Office suite, PeopleSoft (or equivalent software packages) • Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills (written and oral) • Ability to use assessment data for continuous improvement and development of NSO office programs • Willingness and enthusiasm for working in a team environment • Creativity, attention to detail, and an ability to follow projects through to completion Preferred Experience/Skills: • Prior experience coordinating large, complex programs for students • Experience developing pre-enrollment engagement programs and events • Evidence of customer service skills and excellent public speaking skills • Demonstrated experience in the supervision and training of student staff • Experience working with orientation and/or student transition programs Duration: Position Type: Salary: Date: November 2007

Position Title/Department: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR STUDENT RETENTION Institution: Florida Atlantic University About the Department/Program/Institution: Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is seeking an Assistant Director for Student Retention within the Academic Affairs Division. This is a full-time, 12-month Administrative, Managerial, and Professional (AMP) staff member primarily responsible for planning, developing, and implementing a variety of retention programs and initiatives for undergraduate students. The applicant would have primary responsibility for coordination and further development of the Living Learning Community (LLC) program at Florida Atlantic University. Website: www.fau.edu/retention Responsibilities: The applicant must be able to collaborate with other units within Student and Academic Affairs to plan and implement programs to promote student success and enhance student retention. The person filling this position must be able and willing to work and interact with undergraduate students, parents, faculty, staff, and administrators. * Marketing the communities and recruiting students and faculty/staff to participate in the program; * Working with faculty to develop and coordinate new learning communities and related-programs * Coordination of the co-curricular components (common hour workshops and programs, support center, peer programs, etc.); * Assist with Learning Community and retention data collection (focus groups, interviews, surveys, etc.); * Provide support and assistance to individual students to promote academic success and retention * Develop programs, workshops and other intentional initiatives to promote student success to targeted populations * Participate in/coordinate student-related events and initiatives (i.e., student surveys and phone/email contacts, Passport to FAU Success Conference, Weeks of Welcome events, Student Success Series, workshops, etc.) * Oversee all website development * Assist with office programs to include: parent programs, publication of the STAY@FAU Newsletter, attendance and participation at events/meetings, etc. Qualifications: The successful candidate will have a minimum of a Master’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus two years of appropriate related experience. Applicants must have strong verbal and written communication skills and be able to work with a diverse group of people. Must be detail oriented and able to assess needs, plan, and implement new programs. Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office applications, web development, and knowledge of student database systems are a key requirement for this position. Work days are Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Candidate must be flexible as position does require occasional evening and/or weekend hours. Duration: 12 months Position Type: Salary: Salary will be $36,000-$42,000 for this twelve month position. Full benefits apply (includes health and tuition benefits). Contact Human Resources for details. Date: January 2008

Position Title/Department: FIRST YEAR COUNSELOR Institution: Montclair State University About the Department/Program/Institution: Website: http://www.montclair.edu/ Responsibilities: Under the leadership of the Associate Director of New Student Experience, the First-Year Counselor will assist first-year students in their transition to the University. To accomplish departmental goals and objectives the First-Year Counselor will counsel and advise a caseload of students and coordinate programs such as New Student Orientation, First-Year Success Series, Peer Leadership Program, Learning Communities, and teach New Student Seminar. The First-Year Counselor will also participate in the assessment activities and the development of benchmarks and outcomes. Qualifications: Master’s degree required, preferably in Counseling or Higher Education, and a minimum of two years professional experience in a college or university setting. Preference will be given to candidates with documented experience working with first-year students. Strong verbal and written communication skills are necessary. Ability to work with a team of diverse professional staff and student is essential. Duration: Position Type: Salary: Date: January 2008

Position Title/Department: ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR ORIENTATION & FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE Institution: North Carolina Central University About the Department/Program/Institution: The Associate Director of the office of Orientation and First Year Experience will assist the Director in providing leadership, vision, and maintaining high staff morale, with a focus on the development and implementation of university orientation programs for new undergraduate students and their families. In addition, the incumbent is responsible for advising the NCCU Parents and Family Association, and implementing a family relations program to inform and educate parents on topics related to student success. Website: www.nccu.edu Responsibilities: 1) Assist with providing vision and direction for orientation as it relates to all first-year programmatic areas. 2) Serve on committees that relate specifically to meeting the transitional needs of first-year students and families. 3) Participate in management team trainings, meetings, and projects. 4) Assist with the selection, training, advising, and supervision of Eagle C.O.R.E. student orientation leaders. 5) Act as liaison to University services and presenters in association with Parent Orientation. 6) Develop and implement an informational parent/family newsletter distributed twice a year. 7) Maintain parent/family listserv and distribution lists. 8) Represent the Director in various capacities as needed. 9) Serve as the primary contact for parent/family concerns and issues. 10) Develop and implement programs for the parents and families of undergraduate students. 11) Develop assessment tools to assist in the enhancement of student and parent/family orientation programs. Work requires knowledge of orientation trends; ability to manipulate and analyze data; ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form; ability to work with diverse populations; and the ability to multi-task. Qualifications: A Master’s Degree in higher education administration, college student personnel, counseling, or other related fields. A minimum of 4 years of professional experience in higher education or student affairs administration with comprehensive experience in the delivery of student services. Experience working with orientation and parent programs preferred. Duration: Position Type: Salary: Date: January 2008

Position Title/Department: Academic Director of First Year Programs. Institution: University of Wisconsin-Parkside About the Department/Program/Institution: The University of Wisconsin-Parkside is committed to access, diversity, engagement, and academic excellence. It currently enrolls approximately 5,100 students, many of whom are first generation and nontraditional students. UW-Parkside benefits from the ethnic and racial diversity of the communities it serves in Kenosha, Racine, and Walworth Counties. Located in northern Kenosha County in the Chicago-Milwaukee urban corridor, much of the University’s 700-acre campus has been preserved in its natural wooded and prairie state. UW-Parkside is strongly committed to creating and maintaining a multicultural, pluralistic campus environment. The University of Wisconsin-Parkside is an AA/EEO employer D/M/V/W. The First Year Program, which has a strong partnership with key faculty governance committees (Committee on Teaching and Learning, General Education Committee, First Year Experience Committee) and Student Affairs, assists students with their academic and social development in their transition to college. The First Year Program endeavors to sustain high quality educational programs that integrate academic, social and personal experience within a community of social equality. The program is dedicated to promoting student development and successful graduation from UW-Parkside. Website: http://www.uwp.edu Responsibilities: The person in this twelve month position will be responsible for teaching sections of First Year Seminar and may also teach courses in area of expertise. Qualifications: * Doctorate in an academic discipline * Minimum of three years of teaching experience at the college level * Demonstrated ability in overseeing and managing the programmatic, administrative and fiscal aspects of a program of this nature and ability to work collaboratively with constituencies to ensure the goals of the program * Demonstrated Administrative Experience, including academic programming and budget * Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with Student Affairs professionals * Demonstrated commitment to student success * Demonstrated experience with and sensitivity to the needs of all FY students, including students of color, nontraditional students, high achieving students, under prepared students. Duration: 12 months Position Type: Salary: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The University of Wisconsin System provides a liberal benefits package, including participation in a state pension plan. Date: January 2008

Position Title/Department: Assistant Director of Success Programs/ Director of Academic Support Institution: Georgia Institute of Technology About the Department/Program/Institution: The Office of Success Programs, a unit within Georgia Tech’s Division of Student Affairs, invites applications and nominations for the position of Assistant Director of Success Programs/Director of Academic Support Programs. The Office of Success Programs provides a variety of programs to support student development, transition, and academic success. The Director of Academic Support will have the primary responsibility for developing, implementing, and assessing programs and services to enhance the learning experience of undergraduate students. The position will report to the Director of Success Programs and will be a member of the Office of Success Programs involved in all existing programs. Website: www.gatech.edu Responsibilities: o Take a leading role in developing academic support services and programs in the Office of Success Programs. o Direct the operations of the 1-to-1 Tutoring program, an individual, appointment-based, tutoring program as well as expand the program to include innovative on-line and other new tutorial services. o Provide individual academic coaching/counseling to students who self-refer to the Office or who are referred by faculty, staff, advisors, the Dean of Students office, Residence Life staff, or other sources. o Support certain components of the Freshman Seminar (GT1000) program, including teaching at least two sections of the course each academic year, assisting with developing curriculum related to academic success, developing a new, optional Student Success Course for students who are in academic difficulty Page 2 and/or who are returning from academic dismissal, and assisting with training and development of instructors who teach the course. o Coordinate and/or lead discipline-based and campus-wide workshops, training, and other outreach on topics related to learning strategies and academic /personal success. o Collaborate with Faculty and Academic Departments, Residence Life, Counseling Center, Dean of Students Office, Undergraduate Studies, the Office of the Vice-Provost of Graduate and Undergraduate Studies, Academic Advisors (GTAAN), CETL (Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning), OMED (Office of Minority Education), to support campus initiatives for academic support and outreach. o Actively work to develop and propose new academic support programs, including peer-instruction programs such as Supplemental Instruction, Peer-Led Team Learning, or the Gateway Science Workshop program. Qualifications: o A doctorate (strongly preferred) or masters degree (required) in fields such as Educational Psychology, Counseling, College Student Personnel, Engineering Education, Science Education, Mathematics Education, Higher Education, Adult Education, or in a discipline relevant to Georgia Tech's mission. o At least three years of professional experience in the development and delivery of academic and learning support services and programs in higher education (such as teaching student success courses, providing learning assistance to individuals and/or groups, tutoring, facilitating supplemental instruction sessions, and/or conducting peer-led learning programs) o Demonstrated experience of effective collaborations with faculty and academic affairs units on academic support issues o Strong computing skills and knowledge of relevant technologies (basic web site maintenance and design, learning management systems (WebCT/Blackboard, Sakai, etc.) , and other academic support/administrative systems) o Prefer familiarity with science, mathematics, engineering, and technology focused curriculum o Prefer experience working with students in an academically rigorous environment Duration: Position Type: Salary: Date: February 2008

Position Title/Department: Senior Assistant Director of Student Access, Transition and Success Programs (Orientation Programs) Institution: Perdue University About the Department/Program/Institution: Website: www.perdue.edu Responsibilities: Reporting to the Director of Student Access, Transition, and Success Programs (SATS), this staff member serves as the department's primary coordinator of transition and orientation programs and as such provides functional supervision to all department staff working with those programs. The person will also serve as the coordinator of re-registration efforts on behalf of the department and will assist with the department's other programmatic initiatives. Coordination of the department's Orientation efforts. Orientation programs include Boiler Gold Rush, and orientation program for new students, smaller orientation programs fro spring beginners and transfer students, family orientation programs, and the CIRP survey. Supervise the development of training programs for student orientation and evaluate and modify program as appropriate. Qualifications: Required: * Bachelor's degree. * Three years experience with student access programming or related experience. * Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and time management skill. * Ability to balance varied tasks and handle confidential information with discretion. * Creativity * Professionalism * Ability to take the initiative to solve problems, assume responsibility, establish and maintain quality standards. * Excellent verbal and written communication and cross-area collaboration skills are necessary. Preferred: * Master's degree. * Functional supervision experience. Additional Information: * Ability to lift and carry 10 pounds frequently and 20 pounds occasionally. * FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime) * Retirement Eligibility: TIAA/CREF Contribution Waiting Period. Duration: Position Type: Salary: Date: February 2008

Position Title/Department: Assistant Director of Student Access, Transition and Success Programs Orientation Institution: Purdue University About the Department/Program/Institution: As an Assistant Director of Student Access, Transition and Success Programs (SATS), the person in this position will primarily work with aspects involving Orientation Programs. This staff member will report to the Senior Assistant Director of SATS/Coordinator of Orientation Programs. This staff member will also need to balance tasks and handle confidential information with discretion. Preferred candidates will exhibit excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills as well as strong organization and time management skills. The individual should possess creativity, professionalism, and a positive attitude. Website: Responsibilities: The Assistant Director will serve in the following roles and functions in the SATS department: Assist in developing, administering, and implementing Boiler Gold Rush, an orientation program for new students Assist in the development of other orientation initiatives including transfer student programming, parent and family program development and student-athlete orientation programs Assist with STAR (Summer Transition, Advising and Registration) Have at least two years experience with student supervision or student services knowledge Assist in the development of SATS orientation publications Assist with the advising and supervision of up to 500 student leaders. Assist in the development and facilitation of student leader training programs Be flexible with working hours i.e. weekends and nights Other department-wide related duties as assigned Qualifications: Duration: Position Type: Salary: $33,000-$36,000 Date: March 2009

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Position Title/Department: Assistant Director of Student Access, Transition and Success Programs Purdue Promise Position Announcement Institution: Purdue University About the Department/Program/Institution: This position will work with the Purdue Promise Program as an Assistant Director of Student Access, Transition and Success Programs (SATS). Purdue Promise offers scholarship and support programming for Indiana Twenty-first Century Scholar residents attending Purdue University, West Lafayette. The staff member in this role will report to the Senior Assistant Director of SATS and Coordinator of Purdue Promise. The individual provides student support, programming, and leadership development for Purdue Promise Scholars and mentors. This individual will need to balance tasks and handle confidential information with discretion. Preferred candidates will exhibit excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills as well as strong organization and time management skills. The individual should possess creativity, professionalism, and a positive attitude. Website: Responsibilities: The Assistant Director will be asked to serve in the following roles and functions in the SATS department: Teach two sections of the Purdue Promise first-year experience seminar course including but not limited to the supervision of student peer facilitators. Assist with personal guidance and individual support that Purdue Promise provides for all new and continuing Purdue Promise scholars. Assist with coordination of transition program events such as the mentoring program for new and returning Purdue Promise scholars. Assist with the implementation of the Purdue Promise academic success program. Plan and attend Purdue Promise programs and events – including but not limited to socials, and leadership retreats. (This may include some evening and weekend hours.) Assist with the Purdue Promise learning community. Assist with maintenance of database and files. Other department-wide related duties as assigned – including but not limited to orientation and other access and success programs. Qualifications: Duration: Position Type: Salary: $33,000-$36,000 Date: March 2009

Position Title/Department: Director of First Year Experience Institution: Minnesota State University About the Department/Program/Institution: Website: http://www.mnsu.edu/ Responsibilities: The Director for First Year Experience is responsible for the administration of all aspects of the Office of First Year Experience including program and service planning, development, implementation and assessment supporting student transition, success and retention at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Qualifications: • Earned Master’s Degree in College Student Personnel, Higher Education or related field. • Five years full-time experience in student affairs, enrollment management or the development and delivery of first year student services and programs in a post-secondary setting. • Demonstrated experience developing and implementing first-year student initiatives. • Record of professional staff supervision. • Demonstrated experience in budget development and management. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: • Strong organizational, administrative and management skills. • Excellent written, verbal (including presentation) and interpersonal communication skills. • Experience implementing effective practices supporting student transition, success and retention. • Experience developing intra-institutional collaborative partnerships. • Knowledge of student development, community development and student learning theories and application in practice. • Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative assessment methods. • Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment. Duration: Position Type: Salary: Date: March 2009

Position Title/Department: Assistant Director for Orientation Services Institution: University of Central Florida About the Department/Program/Institution: Orientation Services is responsible for developing and implementing orientation programs to assist new undergraduate students and their family members in their transition to the University of Central Florida. A comprehensive program exists for both freshman and transfer students. Approximately 33 orientation sessions (17 two-day freshman sessions and 16 one-day transfer sessions) are conducted yearly with a total of 14,000 new students attending these sessions along with 9,000 family members. Furthermore, Orientation Services is responsible for the implementation of the Freshman Seminar Program and works in close conjunction with the Office of First Year Advising and Exploration and the Office of Transfer and Transition Services. www.ucf.edu Website: www.ucf.edu Responsibilities: Work as a key member of the Orientation Services team to plan, improve and operationally effective Orientation programs for a rapidly growing student population and their families. Qualifications: Master's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience by time of hire date; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and four years of appropriate experience. Duration: Position Type: Administrative/Professional Salary: $36,500 to negotiable Date: May 2007

Position Title/Department: The Director in the Office of First-Year Programs Institution: Northern Kentucky University About the Department/Program/Institution: Website: www.nku.edu Responsibilities: Will primarily be responsible for providing management and leadership for operations of the Office of First-Year Programs. Qualifications: Master’s Degree, at least 6 years of experience teaching freshmen courses—particularly student success skills, experience teaching in Learning Communities/building cross-disciplinary connections; experience with academic advising, course scheduling. Experience in a leadership position, knowledge of model programs and best practices for teaching freshmen, curriculum development for ‘stand alone’ courses and interdisciplinary learning communities; effective presentation/public speaking skills; ability to learn and use educational software systems/technology to advance freshman student success and retention; excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills. Duration: Twelve-month Position Type: Non-tenure-track Salary: Commensurate with education and experience and qualifications. Date: May 2007

Position Title/Department: The Director of University 101 Programs Institution: University of South Carolina About the Department/Program/Institution: Website: www.sc.edu Responsibilities: Manages all operational, instructional, and faculty development aspects of four academic seminars (UNIV 101-First-Year Seminar, UNIV 201-Fundamentals of Inquiry, UNIV 290-Residential College Seminar, and UNIV 401-Senior Capstone Seminar), teaches one course per semester in his/her discipline, engages in program assessment and continuous improvement, and supports the institution-wide general education curriculum. Qualifications: Successful candidates for this tenured/tenure-track position will have knowledge of the first-year experience movement, experience in teaching, measuring educational outcomes and processes, faculty/staff development, and possess outstanding interpersonal, writing and oral communication skills. Minimum qualifications include an earned doctorate and minimum of 5 years full-time experience in higher education administration. Duration: Twelve-month Position Type: Tenure-Track Salary: Date: May 2007