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Working TitleAssistant Director, Orientation Programs

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person

Research Professional PositionNo

Posting Number202500803AP

Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification TitleProject/Prgm Mngmt I

Number of Vacancies

Work Hours/Week40

Proposed Annual Salary Range$72,000 - 75,000

Employee Benefits

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Desired Start Date09/08/2025

Position End Date (if temporary)

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on07/08/2025

Description of Work Unit

Division of Enrollment and Access

The Division of Enrollment and Access includes the Office of Admissions, Office of Financial Aid, Registrar, Orientation, Transition and Family Programs and The Hub for Student Services totaling approximately 160 staff. The Division was formed in 2006 and has built a campus reputation for producing outstanding results, from the enrollment and onboarding of new students and re-enrollment of and transition support for continuing students to customer service for students, faculty, staff, and alumni. In addition, the Division is an integral campus partner in student success initiatives, helping to achieve the retention and graduation goals of CSU . The Division of Enrollment and Access is committed to excellence and setting the standard in meeting the undergraduate access, enrollment and degree completion goals of Colorado State University.

Orientation & Transition Programs

Orientation and Transition Programs ( OTP ) creates dynamic, student-centered experiences to inspire purposeful transitions. Programs within OTP include orientation, welcome week, new student seminars, and programming designed for first-year, second-year, and new transfer students. Additionally, OTP places high value on student leadership and development and employs over 350 student leaders to implement these university-wide programs. Organizationally, OTP is part of the department called Orientation, Transition, and Family Programs which includes two other units – Fostering Success Program and Parent and Family Programs.

Position Summary

The Assistant Director for Orientation Programs provides leadership and visioning for the coordination of all undergraduate orientation programming, assessment of programs, and student staff recruitment, selection, training and supervision. Additionally, the Assistant Director supports the unit’s growth and enrichment in alignment with the University’s Strategic Plan, equity goals, Principles of Community, and Student Success Initiatives. This position reports directly to the Director, Orientation and Transition Programs.

Required Job Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree in Business, Social Sciences, Applied Human Sciences, Liberal Arts or related field

+ Three years of full-time, professional experience in a higher education setting working with students, supervising and program planning

+ Demonstrated leadership and experience in a higher education setting working with orientation and transition programs designed to increase student engagement, retention and success

+ Demonstrated experience developing and implementing student staff training and supervision

+ Demonstrated experience and commitment to diversity and social justice with experience working with diverse populations across a breadth of diverse identities

Preferred Job Qualifications

+ Master’s Degree (degree in student affairs, higher education or related fields)

+ Two years of full-time, professional experience working with new student orientation programs for various populations (first-year, transfer, international)

+ Demonstrated experience with a variety of formats for orientation programming (in person, online/virtual, etc.)

+ Demonstrated experience in a higher education setting working with diverse student groups and commitment to diversity

+ Demonstrated experience supervising professional staff

+ Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with academic departments, student services and strategic campus partners

+ Excellent communication skills, including interpersonal communication, presentation, facilitation and writing skills

+ Demonstrated experience with budget management

+ Knowledge of student development theory and intersectional social justice frameworks with demonstrated application to new student orientation programming, student staff training and/or supervision

+ Experience developing and implementing learning outcomes and program assessment

+ Strong organizational skills

Essential Duties

Job Duty CategorySupervision and Training

Duty/Responsibility

+ Supervise, train and evaluate the full-time, professional Coordinator for Orientation Programs. Includes recruitment, making hiring decisions, on-board/training, supervision, conducting mid-year and end-of year performance evaluations, and regular meetings and communication with supervisee.

+ Indirect supervision of Orientation Leaders who work first-year Ram Orientation programming (direct supervision from Coordinator).

Percentage Of Time25

Job Duty CategoryLeadership and Programming

Duty/Responsibility

+ Work collaboratively with Orientation and Transition Programs staff and campus partners to provide vision, leadership and administration of all new student orientation programs for students including First-Year Student Orientation, Transfer Student Orientation, International Student Orientation, and Online Orientation.

+ Serve as the primary coordinator for First-Year Student Orientation and Transfer Student Orientation programs including collaborating with campus partners and students to solicit and gather feedback on the programs, planning the overall orientation schedules including determining space/catering requirements, scheduling all presenters for various educational sessions, and all other program logistics; creating and implementing student staffing structure for all orientation programs; and communicating clearly with all presenters and other campus partners involved within orientation programs.

+ Plan, implement, and coordinate marketing efforts and publications for all orientation programs including website content management and design and coordinating all print publications; ensures consistency of publications with university branding.

+ Develop and implement learning outcomes, assessment and evaluation methods and data reporting structure for all new student orientation programs.

+ Proactively examine and evaluate university initiatives and national trends for new student orientation programming to enhance the resources and services provided to new students.

+ Works with the Program Manager to develop and implement the reservation system and customer experience for orientation programs.

+ Serve as a member of the OTP Leadership Team with the Director and other Assistant Directors.

+ Serve as an effective and contributing team member through open communication and support of co-workers as well as of OTP programs and overall office goals and priorities.

Percentage Of Time35

Job Duty CategoryCampus-wide Collaborations

Duty/Responsibility

+ Develops and maintains partnerships, relationships and collaborations with areas across the entire university to align strategic priorities with serving all new university students, families and supporters through orientation programs.

+ Coordinate the academic advising/registration process as part of first-year, transfer, online, and international orientation, which includes meeting regularly with academic advisors and academic colleges to seek input and feedback, communicating regularly with academic advisors across campus, and managing the logistics of advisor assignments and logistics for orientation programs.

+ Responds to complex problems involving multiple stakeholders including internal and external university constituents daily in relation to the experiences new students and their guests have as they plan their transition to the university.

+ Works with campus partners to streamline, troubleshoot and implement comprehensive communication plans to new students and families.

+ Aligns outcomes of new student orientation programs to university retention, persistence and graduation efforts.

+ Represent the unit on campus-wide committees that relate to the first year or transfer student experience on campus.

Percentage Of Time30

Job Duty CategoryBudget Management

Duty/Responsibility

+ Provide input into the budgeting process for multiple new student orientation programs, student staff training and salaries, and publications. Budget management includes tracking expenditures, reallocating finds and determining future projections with Director.

+ Provide input into the unit budget as well as input for fee increases.

Percentage Of Time10

Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, application materials must be submitted by Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 11:59pm MT. Please apply with a cover letter addressing the required and preferred qualifications, resume, and 3 professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates. If you have questions, please contact Mary Cutler:[email protected]

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

Search ContactMary Cutler, [email protected]

EEO

Colorado State University ( CSU ) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

References Requested

References Requested

Minimum Requested3

Maximum Requested3

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ * Do you have a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Social Sciences, Applied Human Sciences, Liberal Arts or related fields?

+ Yes

+ No

+ * Do you have three years of full-time, professional experience in a higher education setting working with students, supervising and program planning?

+ Yes

+ No

+ * Do you have demonstrated leadership and experience in a higher education setting working with orientation and transition programs designed to increase student engagement, retention and success?

+ Yes

+ No

+ * Do you have demonstrated experience developing and implementing student staff training and supervision?

+ Yes

+ No

+ * Do you have demonstrated experience and commitment to diversity and social justice with experience working with diverse populations across a breadth of diverse identities?

+ Yes

+ No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Cover Letter

+ Resume

Optional Documents