Advertising/Posting Title
Director of Orientation and Student Advancement
Diversity Statement
The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution. Applicants are required to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal.
Posting Summary
Provides university-wide leadership for Orientation and Student Advancement (OSA) serving over 5,000 students and families annually through new student orientation and coordinating the strategic retention efforts. Manage three full time staff, personnel decisions and budgets just shy of one million dollars. Analyze data that informs the retention strategy of undergraduate students at the University, school/college, and cohort levels. Understand current behaviors and mindsets of students through data in order to inform and develop retention strategy with the goal of improving persistence at UVM. Oversee the development of programs, services and staff that impact enrollment, retention, and student advancement. Produce signature University events. Serve on the Division of Enrollment Management’s (DEM) leadership team and manage department-wide training and development. Creatively and strategically implement ideas that will help attain retention goals for the University. Ensure all elements of OSA reflect the UVM and DEM commitment to diversity, social justice, and fostering a collaborative multicultural environment. Reports to the Vice Provost for Enrollment Management.
Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
Master’s degree in a related field and three to five years’ related experience in higher education administration, student development or related discipline with progressive responsibility, including supervision of full time staff required. Expertise supporting student success, particularly the transition to college and first year experience. Proven leadership, communication and organizational abilities with students, staff, faculty, and central administration required. Demonstrated development of cross-institutional collaboration and partnerships. Effective team development, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Experience assessing programs and services, and evidence of creative approaches to program development and management. Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and fostering a collaborative multicultural environment.
Special Conditions
External candidates must complete a 4-month probationary period, A probationary period may be required, Occasional overtime/weekend hours required
Payband Min (Represents full-time (12 months, 1.0 FTE) equivalent salary. Must be prorated for jobs less than 12 months or 1.0FTE (Salary/12 x # of months x FTE))
55500.00
Payband Max (Represents full-time (12 months, 1.0 FTE) equivalent salary. Must be prorated for jobs less than 12 months or 1.0FTE (Salary/12 x # of months x FTE))
105450.00
