University of Vermont
Assistant Director of Orientation and Student Advancement
🇺🇸 Burlington, VT
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $59K
💻 Operations
🗓️ June 11th, 2025
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University of Vermont is hiring an Assistant Director of Orientation and Student Advancement. The role involves coordinating communications, digital engagement, and transitional support for new undergraduate students and their families through onboarding and orientation. The Assistant Director develops and implements onboarding communications, manages checklists, oversees social media outreach, and collaborates with campus partners to enhance student belonging and persistence.
Highlights
- Lead coordination and delivery of orientation communications and support.
- Manage the New Student Checklist and direct virtual orientation programming.
- Oversee social media outreach and update web content for new students.
- Foster student belonging and contribute to retention efforts.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 2-3 years of experience required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Slate CRM, Drupal, and Basecamp preferred.
- Anticipated pay range up to $59,345.
- Experience in planning and coordinating student programs or large-scale events.
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Position Details
Position Details
Advertising/Posting Title | Assistant Director of Orientation and Student Advancement
Posting Summary | The Assistant Director of Orientation and Student Advancement at the University of Vermont leads the coordination and delivery of communications, digital engagement, and transitional support for new undergraduate students and their families during onboarding and orientation. Reporting to the Director of Orientation and Student Advancement, this position directs the strategic development and implementation of onboarding communications, manages the New Student Checklist, and directs virtual orientation programming. The Assistant Director also oversees social media outreach and web content updates to ensure students and families are well-informed and supported throughout their transition to UVM. This position collaborates closely with campus partners and student leaders, providing excellent customer service and helping ensure an inclusive, engaging, and coordinated onboarding experience. In alignment with institutional retention goals, this role supports efforts to enhance student belonging and persistence by contributing to student success initiatives, developing targeted outreach, and supporting post-orientation programming.
Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience) | Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 2–3 years of experience in a higher education setting, particularly in student affairs, orientation, or related areas. Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to craft inclusive content and engage effectively with diverse audiences, including students, families, and campus stakeholders. Demonstrated ability and commitment to providing responsive, empathetic, and culturally competent customer service in a student-centered environment. Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining attention to detail. Familiarity with issues related to student transition, access, engagement, and retention. Demonstrated discretion in handling sensitive or confidential student information. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), and comfort learning new systems and technology tools. Experience with or willingness to learn tools such as Slate (CRM), Drupal (web content management), and Basecamp (project management). Commitment to fostering inclusion and belonging in all aspects of work and student engagement. Demonstrated experience planning and coordinating student programs or large-scale events, with a focus on onboarding, orientation, or retention.
Desirable Qualifications | Master’s degree in higher education, student affairs, communication, or a related field. Experience using Slate, Navigate360, or other CRM platforms for student communication and data tracking. Proficiency with Drupal or similar web content management systems used in higher education. Demonstrated ability to develop and execute social media strategies for student engagement, particularly using platforms like ZeeMee and Instagram. Experience coordinating large-scale events such as orientation or campus-wide programs. Familiarity with managing communication workflows for incoming students and families, ideally using project management tools like Basecamp. Graphic design or content creation skills (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) for outreach and promotional materials. Knowledge of best practices in student onboarding, transition, and retention. Experience with data-informed outreach and assessment practices that support student success. Deep understanding of the needs and experiences of first-generation, transfer, and other underrepresented student populations.
Anticipated Pay Range | Up to $59,345
Other Information | The first round of applications will be reviewed on June 23rd.
Special Conditions | A probationary period may be required, Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non-exempt position, may result in overtime), Bargaining unit position, External candidates must complete a 4-month probationary period, Background Check required for this position
FLSA | Exempt
Union Position | Yes, UVMSU
Posting Summary | The Assistant Director of Orientation and Student Advancement at the University of Vermont leads the coordination and delivery of communications, digital engagement, and transitional support for new undergraduate students and their families during onboarding and orientation. Reporting to the Director of Orientation and Student Advancement, this position directs the strategic development and implementation of onboarding communications, manages the New Student Checklist, and directs virtual orientation programming. The Assistant Director also oversees social media outreach and web content updates to ensure students and families are well-informed and supported throughout their transition to UVM. This position collaborates closely with campus partners and student leaders, providing excellent customer service and helping ensure an inclusive, engaging, and coordinated onboarding experience. In alignment with institutional retention goals, this role supports efforts to enhance student belonging and persistence by contributing to student success initiatives, developing targeted outreach, and supporting post-orientation programming.
Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience) | Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 2–3 years of experience in a higher education setting, particularly in student affairs, orientation, or related areas. Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to craft inclusive content and engage effectively with diverse audiences, including students, families, and campus stakeholders. Demonstrated ability and commitment to providing responsive, empathetic, and culturally competent customer service in a student-centered environment. Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining attention to detail. Familiarity with issues related to student transition, access, engagement, and retention. Demonstrated discretion in handling sensitive or confidential student information. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), and comfort learning new systems and technology tools. Experience with or willingness to learn tools such as Slate (CRM), Drupal (web content management), and Basecamp (project management). Commitment to fostering inclusion and belonging in all aspects of work and student engagement. Demonstrated experience planning and coordinating student programs or large-scale events, with a focus on onboarding, orientation, or retention.
Desirable Qualifications | Master’s degree in higher education, student affairs, communication, or a related field. Experience using Slate, Navigate360, or other CRM platforms for student communication and data tracking. Proficiency with Drupal or similar web content management systems used in higher education. Demonstrated ability to develop and execute social media strategies for student engagement, particularly using platforms like ZeeMee and Instagram. Experience coordinating large-scale events such as orientation or campus-wide programs. Familiarity with managing communication workflows for incoming students and families, ideally using project management tools like Basecamp. Graphic design or content creation skills (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) for outreach and promotional materials. Knowledge of best practices in student onboarding, transition, and retention. Experience with data-informed outreach and assessment practices that support student success. Deep understanding of the needs and experiences of first-generation, transfer, and other underrepresented student populations.
Anticipated Pay Range | Up to $59,345
Other Information | The first round of applications will be reviewed on June 23rd.
Special Conditions | A probationary period may be required, Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non-exempt position, may result in overtime), Bargaining unit position, External candidates must complete a 4-month probationary period, Background Check required for this position
FLSA | Exempt
Union Position | Yes, UVMSU
Posting Details
Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.
Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.
Job Location | Burlington, Vermont
Job Open Date | 06/04/2025
Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.) |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Job Open Date | 06/04/2025
Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.) |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Position Information
Position Title | Enrollment Mgmnt Professional
Posting Number | S5632PO
Department | Orientation/30215
Position Number | 00025061
Employee FTE | 1.0
Employee Term | 12
Posting Number | S5632PO
Department | Orientation/30215
Position Number | 00025061
Employee FTE | 1.0
Employee Term | 12
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