Assistant Director, Orientation Programs

🇺🇸 Fort Collins, CO

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $72K - $75K

💻 Other

🗓️ September 15th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Colorado State University is hiring an Assistant Director, Orientation Programs. This role leads and coordinates all undergraduate orientation programming, oversees student staff recruitment and training, and collaborates with campus partners to enhance new student transitions. The Assistant Director supports program assessment and aligns the unit's growth with the university's strategic initiatives and student success goals.

Highlights

Lead coordination and vision for undergraduate orientation programs, including First-Year, Transfer, International, and Online orientations.
Supervise and train full-time professional staff and indirectly oversee student Orientation Leaders.
Collaborate across campus to align orientation with academic advising and retention efforts.
Develop marketing materials, manage program logistics, and maintain university branding consistency.
Implement learning outcomes, program assessment, and data reporting.
Manage and provide input on orientation program budgets and fee structures.
Requires bachelor's degree in relevant fields and at least four years of related higher education experience.
Preferred qualifications include a master’s degree, experience with large-scale programs, staff supervision, budget management, and knowledge of student development theory.
Work within the Division of Enrollment and Access, serving approximately 160 staff and supporting over 350 student leaders.
Annual salary range $72,000 - $75,000 with comprehensive benefits package.