University of Maryland
Associate Director of Transition
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College Park, MD
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Full-Time
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TBD
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Other
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July 2nd, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Maryland College Park (UMCP) is hiring an Associate Director of Transition. This role directs all transition efforts within the Office of Student Orientation and Transition, overseeing programming for first year students, transfer students, families, and other groups. The position also manages and designs curricula for transition and leadership development courses such as UNIV100, UNIV362, EDCP498T, and EDUC388U.
Highlights
- Direct all transition efforts in the Office of Student Orientation and Transition.
- Oversee transition programs for first year students, transfer students, Terp families, and other populations.
- Manage and design curriculum for transition courses including UNIV100, UNIV362, and leadership development courses (EDCP498T, EDUC388U).
- Requires a Master’s degree and at least five years of full-time program management experience.
- Skills needed in orientation, transition, retention work, project management, and curriculum development.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including building campus partnerships and delivering presentations.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse environment and multitask effectively.
- Position requires lifting up to 10 pounds.
- Department: UGST - The Office of Student Orientation and Transition.
- Employment contingent on background check and employment eligibility verification; no financial disclosure required.
Associate Director of Transition Full Description
Job Description Summary
The Associate Director of Student Transition will direct all transition efforts in the Office of Student Orientation and Transition. The Associate Director will oversee the transition efforts for first year students, transfer students, Terp families and supporters, and other populations as needed. The Associate Director will also manage and design the curriculum for all transition courses including UNIV100, UNIV362 and leadership development courses for our Teaching Assistant program including EDCP498T and EDUC388U.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate Director
Additional Job Details
Preferences: A Master's degree and at least five years of full-time program management experience. Strong background and expertise in working closely with university students. Solid experience and skillset in orientation, transition, & retention work, project management, and curriculum and program development. Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, diverse environment. Outstanding interpersonal skills, including the ability to build strong campus partner relationships. Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation). Wide-ranging interests and expertise across the disciplinary spectrum. Ability to multitask and lift up to 10 pounds.
Required Application Materials: Resume, Cover letter, and three professional references
Best Consideration Date: July 15, 2026
Posting Close Date:
Open Until Filled:
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This Position
Financial Disclosure Required
No
For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.
For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.
Department
UGST-The Office of Student Orientation and Transition
Worker Sub-Type
Staff Regular
Salary Range
Benefits Summary
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Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Employment Eligibility
The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.
EEO Statement
The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University's Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.
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