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Advertising/Posting Title Associate Director Orientation and Student Advancement

Posting Summary

Key leader for the onboarding and orientation efforts of the university. Responsible for the comprehensive planning, coordination, and execution of New Student Orientation, including August programs for approximately 3,300 incoming undergraduate students and their families, and January programs for approximately 300 students. Reporting to the Director of Orientation and Student Advancement, provide strategic leadership for orientation initiatives, supervises professional and student staff, and collaborates with campus partners to deliver inclusive, student-centered programs that foster belonging, engagement, and success from orientation through graduation. In partnership with campus stakeholders, support retention and persistence efforts by designing transitional programming and engagement strategies beyond orientation that address the needs of diverse student populations.

Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

+ Bachelor’s degree

+ 4–6 years of progressively responsible experience in orientation, student transition programs, student engagement, or a related area within higher education.

+ At least 2 years of direct experience planning and executing large-scale programs or events in a college/university setting.

+ Experience with supervising, training, and supporting student employees or professional staff.

+ Demonstrated development of cross-campus collaboration and partnership, particularly with academic affairs, student services, and administrative units.

+ Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop content for presentations, websites, and print materials.

+ Experience working with diverse student populations and a demonstrated commitment to advancing inclusion and belonging.

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), and comfort learning new systems and technology tools.

Desirable Qualifications

+ Master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, College Student Personnel, or a closely related field.

+ Familiarity with student development theory, especially related to first-year, transfer, commuter, international, and first-generation college students.

+ Proficiency with CRM systems (e.g., Slate), student success platforms (e.g., Navigate), or other higher education software tools for communication, event management, or data tracking.

+ Experience developing onboarding programs that address student persistence, belonging, and institutional retention goals.

+ Demonstrated success leading or supporting programs that serve underrepresented or historically marginalized students.

Anticipated Pay Range 68,000-69,000

Other Information

Special Conditions External candidates must complete a 4-month probationary period, Bargaining unit position, Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non-exempt position, may result in overtime), Background Check required for this position, A probationary period may be required

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.

Job Location Burlington, Vermont, United States

Job Open Date 10/30/2025

Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.)

Open Until Filled Yes

Our Common Ground Statement

The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties.

Position Information

Position Title Student Success PC3 X

Posting Number S5805PO

Department Orientation/30215

Position Number 00024291

Percent of Full-Time 1.0

Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE 37.5

Term (months per year) 12

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

+ Resume

+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents