Assistant Director of Orientation and Family Engagement

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Position Details

The Assistant Director of Orientation and Family Engagement directs the implementation of new student orientation and transition programs, including Week of Welcome, and supports the online orientation experience. This role collaborates with campus partners to deliver student-centered experiences and supervises student staff who support these initiatives. The Assistant Director also supports the implementation of Fall Weekend and commencement and contributes to departmental programs, communications, and cross-campus efforts that enhance student engagement and success.

The assistant director is a 12-month, full-time, exempt position that reports to the Associate Director of Orientation and Family Engagement. As a member of Student Affairs, this position will uphold the values of data-informed practice, sense of belonging, overall well-being, professional staff development, retention and persistence, and Spartan Ready® culture. The work of this position will intentionally align with strategic focus areas to advance the mission and vision of Student Affairs which results in student learning and support for students to grow as global citizens.

This position is designated as an essential employee and may be required to report to work as scheduled when University offices are closed due to severe weather or other conditions.

Responsibilities

Orientation and Transition Programs

• Direct the implementation of fall and spring new student orientation programs, including Week of Welcome, in collaboration with departmental leadership.
• Coordinate with campus partners, including Registered Student Organizations, to support the implementation of student orientation programs.
• Manage the online orientation process in collaboration with the Associate Director, including content updates, campus partner coordination, and student engagement initiatives such as virtual Q&A sessions.
• Collaborate with and support the Office of Enrollment Management with initiatives focusing on prospective and admitted students, including coordinating participation in Admitted Students Days.

Student Staff Supervision

• Recruit, select, train and supervise Week of Welcome leaders (WOW) who support all new student transition and Week of Welcome programs.
• Select, train and supervise Week of Welcome interns, including operations and marketing roles.
• Supervise the Graduate Communications Intern, including assigning projects, managing timelines, and supporting the development of communication materials across departmental programs.

Events and Communication

• Assist in the planning and implementation of UTampa Fall Weekend events.
• Support the implementation of December and May commencement ceremonies, including assisting with student registration processes, communication coordination, staffing, and on-site logistics.
• Serve as an event lead during departmental programs and events, including commencement, orientation, Week of Welcome, and UTampa Fall Weekend, supporting event operations and the management of safety protocols.
• Collaborate with departmental staff to support publications, websites, and electronic communications for Orientation and Family Engagement programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director and Associate Director of Orientation and Family Engagement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 1-3 years of professional experience required.
• Ability to work evening and weekend hours for multiple orientation and family engagement events and programs.
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and identify solutions.
• Strong ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with a commitment to high quality results, along with follow-through with responsibilities and communications in a timely manner.
• Strong organizational skills, including effective time management and prioritization capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in higher education, student affairs, or related field.
• Knowledgeable of trends in higher education related to orientation, student transition, and family engagement.
• Awareness and understanding of the transitional needs of students and their families.

The University of Tampa offers great benefits to include:

• FREE Tuition
• Generous paid leave
• Wellness initiatives
• 100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account
• 100% Employer-Paid Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• 100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans
• FREE On-Campus Parking
• Access to Campus Amenities
• Fitness Center 
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• And more!

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Summer – Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Occasional evenings and weekends may be required

Background Check Requirements:

Finalists may be required to submit to a criminal background check.

Submission Guidelines

To receive full consideration for employment with The University of Tampa, please be sure to submit/upload required documents for this position at time of application submission.  Required documents should be submitted in the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page of the application before continuing through the application.

Background Check Requirements

Finalists may be required to submit to a criminal background check. Some positions may also require a motor vehicle report and/or a credit report.

Additional Information

This description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not to determine specific duties and responsibilities for any particular position. Essential functions and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific task assigned to the position.