Flagler College · 6 days ago
Assistant Director, Orientation & Family Programming
Flagler College Inc, Saint Augustine, FL, 32084, US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$45K/yr - $48K/yr
1+ years expFlagler College is a private liberal arts college located in St. Augustine, Florida. The Assistant Director of Orientation & Family Engagement will develop and implement the new student orientation program while fostering positive relationships between the school and families. This role involves enhancing communication, increasing family participation in school activities, and providing resources to support students' development.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Designing and implementing orientation sessions and activities for new freshmen, transfers, and their families
Handling event planning, scheduling, marketing, and coordinating with various College departments like Admissions, Residence Life, and IT
Serving as a key contact between students/families and College resources, connecting them to campus life
Assessing program effectiveness and making improvements for future orientation cycles
Recruiting, training, scheduling, and managing orientation leaders
Managing student/family newsletters, online modules (like CampusESP), and communication protocols
Organize and implement large-scale, workshops and information sessions and events like Family Orientation, Family Weekend and webinar series
Cultivate strong relationships between the College, families, and community organizations
Help cultivate families as another constituent group for fundraising and event attendance
Work with the Office of Advancement to assist in cultivating potential donors from the family population
Develop and manage communication projects to inform and support families
Develop and distribute newsletters, emails, social media posts and other communications to keep families informed about school events, deadlines, and opportunities for involvement
Use various communication platforms (phone, email, social media, etc.) to ensure accessibility for all families
Provide resources, information, and personalized assistance to families to help them navigate the College system
Provide families with resources and strategies to support their child’s academic, social, and emotional development
Offer guidance to families on how to navigate College’s systems, including how students can access support services and assist with any trouble shooting
Administer and analyze surveys to gauge family needs and the effectiveness of programs
Monitor and assess the effectiveness of family engagement activities, adjusting strategies as needed to improve participation and outcomes
Collect and analyze data related to family involvement, identifying trends, barriers, and opportunities for improvement
Report on family engagement activities and outcomes to school leadership and stakeholders
Qualification
Required
An understanding of and commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
Ability to understand the needs of students from diverse backgrounds
Ability to collaborate and build relationships with students, faculty, and staff
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong management and organizational skills
1-2 years experience in orientation, student activities, leadership development and/or family programming. Student affairs experience with an emphasis on student development strongly preferred
Preferred
Ability to adjust quickly to changing needs on a daily basis
Ability to apply strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills
Maintain productive and effective, inclusive working relationships amongst diverse populations including staff, faculty, administration, students, and other internal and external constituents
Master's degree in a related field
Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously
Ability to train and evaluate performance, taking corrective action as needed
Company
Flagler College
Flagler College is a private four year liberal arts college located in St. Augustine, Florida.
201-500 employees
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