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Tulane University · 2 days ago

Assistant Director, New Student Orientation

New Orleans, LA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Tulane University is seeking an Assistant Director for New Student Orientation, who will play a crucial role in supporting the first-year experience team. This position involves planning and executing orientation initiatives to enhance the success of first-year students and overseeing their transition to campus.

EducationHigher EducationMedical

Responsibilities

Supports the first-year experience team in the planning and execution of orientation initiatives designed to promote the success of all first-year students

Oversees the transition of students to campus through the execution of summer communications and programs

Supervises staff over the student transition to the university

Qualification

Event planningProgrammatic assessmentProject managementCommunication skillsCollaborationMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft AccessStudent transition supportCustomer service

Required

Working knowledge of standard applications (Word, Excel, Access)

Ability to manage projects and plan successful events in line with an overall mission towards student success

Understanding of, and commitment to, assisting students in their transition to college

Knowledge of effective strategies for programmatic assessment

Ability to foster a collaborative environment across organizational lines with a variety of constituents

Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present information to a variety of audiences

Bachelor's Degree with 3 years of directly related work experience

High School Diploma (or Equivalent) with 9 years of directly related work experience

Preferred

Master's Degree in Higher Education Administration, College Student Development, or a related field

Demonstrated experience with initiatives supporting the successful transition of traditional-aged first-year college students

Demonstrated commitment to building programs and services with diverse student groups in mind

Proven student-centered and customer-service oriented professionalism

Experience developing and implementing assessment and evaluation in achieving continuous programmatic improvements

Company

Tulane University

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A member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, Tulane University is consistently ranked among the top 50 universities in the nation.

Founded in 1834

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

1001-5000 employees