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Assistant Director for New Student and Family Programs

🇺🇸 Athens, OH

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $45K - $59K

💻 Operations

🗓️ July 3rd, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Ohio University is hiring an Assistant Director for New Student and Family Programs. This role leads orientation programming for special student populations including transfer and College Credit Plus students while coordinating family and guest orientation, supervising graduate interns and student staff, and collaborating with campus stakeholders. The Assistant Director also supports Welcome Week and Family Weekend programs, manages program assessments, and participates in university-wide committees.

Highlights

  • Lead planning and execution of orientation programs for transfer, CC+, summer/spring admits, and relocating students.
  • Coordinate family and guest orientation programming aligned with special student populations.
  • Recruit, train, and supervise up to six summer graduate interns and Orientation Coordinators; assist with Orientation Leader hiring.
  • Support Welcome Week programming, Family Weekend logistics, and parent/family engagement efforts including webinars and special events.
  • Manage program assessments, sponsorships, pre-orientation modules, and Slate event configurations.
  • Collaborate closely with regional campus staff, academic assistant deans, and other campus stakeholders.
  • Master’s degree in MBA, Higher Education, or related field required; minimum one year of related experience; valid driver’s license required.
  • Target salary range: $44,592 to $59,085, commensurate with education and experience.
  • Employment benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement with up to 14% employer contribution, paid holidays, sick leave, tuition waivers, and parental leave.
  • Position falls under the Vice President for Student Affairs department, full-time, exempt, 12-month appointment.