Rochester Institute of Technology · 3 weeks ago
Assistant Director, Student Transitions & Success
Rochester, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$42K/yr - $70K/yr
1+ years expRochester Institute of Technology is a leading technological university committed to supporting student engagement and success. The Assistant Director for Student Transitions and Success will provide leadership for New Student Orientation and Off-Campus and Commuter Services, ensuring a smooth transition for students and fostering a sense of community.
Continuing EducationEdTechHigher EducationMusic EducationSTEM Education
Responsibilities
Planning and collaboration with Campus Partners to develop and provide Orientation & Commuter Student programming
Training and development for Orientation & Commuter student leaders and employees
CampusGroups management and training for Orientation & Commuter related content
Collaboration with Colleagues to ensure accurate marketing, communications, and promotion materials are created in support of Orientation & Commuter Student Services
Event planning, risk management, and assessment for Orientation and Commuter programming, in collaboration with the Associate Director and Sr. Associate Director
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in higher education, Counseling, Social Work, or related fields
1-2 years of full-time professional experience working within higher education/student affairs
Effective interpersonal, written, and electronic communications skills, including the ability to convey complex information in accessible terms to diverse or multicultural audiences
Ability to manage and maintain confidential and private information; uses confidential, sensitive and/or private records and information, protects information appropriately
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of constituencies within and outside of the university setting
Ability to understand, review, and interpret legal and risk management policies, compliance expectations, and university guidelines and procedures
Ability to establish, build and maintain effective working relationships based on respect, empathy and honesty with diverse groups and individuals
Budget experience and acumen
Experience with student staff development and supervision
Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with student leaders
Demonstrated ability in designing, implementing, and evaluating programming related to the student experience
Ability to take initiative and independently plan, organize, coordinate, and perform work in complex situations with competing priorities
Ability to maintain attention to detail and task completion in a fast-paced, student focused environment
Computer competence using software and enterprise systems appropriate for the complexities of the role and its functions
Knowledge of Deaf culture, American Sign Language (ASL), or willingness to learn
Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States
Benefits
A well-balanced benefits package that offers a variety of choices and access to additional employment advantages
Company
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester Institute of Technology is a collaborative community offering diverse opportunities through creativity and innovation.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (66)
2024 (50)
2023 (36)
2022 (35)
2021 (18)
2020 (25)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$29.13MKey Investors
U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyUS Department of EnergyU.S. Department of Defense
2024-11-07Grant
2024-10-31Grant· $7.11M
2024-09-18Grant· $3.97M
Leadership Team
Caroline Solomon
President, National Technical Institute for the Deaf and Vice President, RIT
Neil Hair
Executive Director, Innovative Learning Institute
Recent News
Rochester Business Journal
2025-12-14
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