Associate Director

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Description

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

• The Associate Director of Student Involvement & Leadership will support the transition of new students and actively engage parents and families with Oxford College through overseeing the curriculum development and implementation of the Learning to Lead course, including developing curriculum, faculty recruitment and training, assessment, and managing sections accordingly.
• Coordinates the Own Oxford pre-orientation program. Serves on the New Student Orientation planning committee and overseeing the coordination and production of onboarding materials.
• Recruits Oxford Welcome Leaders (OWLs) and Peer Assistance Leaders (PALs). Develops and facilitates comprehensive training for OWLs and PALs rooted in the Social Change Model and best practices in orientation, transition and retention.
• Supervises summer orientation intern, Oversees programs and services that support parent and family programs, including Family Weekend and family newsletters. Coordinates Student Leader Training opportunities around campus.
• Coordinates the Leadership Oxford program, including development of Sophomore Leader training. Performs administrative duties, including managing annual programmatic budget, preserving relevant documents, and maintaining relevant website content.
• Serves on cross-campus committees, including but not limited to 100 Senior Honorary and Campus Life committees.
• Collaborates with the Advising Support Center to create and implement transition activities for students to the Atlanta campus.
• Evaluates the success of various programs, groups, functions and special events. Provides input into departmental goals and objectives.
• Compiles, edits and produces publications, brochures, and newsletters. Maintains required records and documentation. Prepares various operational and statistical reports for management and regulatory agencies. Performs other duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A master's degree in student personnel, higher education administration, counseling, or a related field and two years of related professional experience, particularly in areas of orientation, transition and retention.

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:

New Student Orientation and Onboarding  

• Leads the planning and execution of New Student Orientation for incoming students to Oxford College. 
• Recruits, hires, trains, and supervises Orientation Leaders to support onboarding, pre-orientation, New Student Orientation, and Weeks of Welcome. 
• Collaborates with the Orientation Committee to connect events, themes, and programs.

Sophomore Experience & Transition Programming 

• Oversees a robust second-year experience program that provides academic, career, and transitional support. 
• Serves on the ATLBound committee to support the transition to the Atlanta campus. 
• Plans and executes large-scale events for sophomores, especially in the second semester. 
• Oversees the transition program for London Start students returning to Oxford in their second semester. 

Program Planning, Implementation, and Assessment  

• Oversees programming calendar and logistics (budget, space, catering, supplies). 
• Creates assessment plans tied to programming (satisfaction, attendance, feedback). 
• Evaluates the success and/or impact of events and programs. 
• Maintains required records and documentation. 

Student Center Operations and Facilities Management 

• Responsible for day-to-day operations of the Student Center facilities. 
• Coordinates audio-visual equipment, setup, staff, and maintenance. 
• Coordinates marketing and advertising for building events, including digital signage.
• Ensures facility and community standards are upheld and interpreted for users. 

Student Staff Supervision and Training 

• Hires, trains, supervises, evaluates, and schedules Student Center staff. 
• Facilitates regular meetings and trainings for student staff. 
• Creates student operations manuals and training checklists to ensure compliance. 

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement 

• Collaborates with the International Student Programs office to support international students. 
• Collaborates with other departments to support student leadership education programs. 
• Supports ongoing SILT initiatives. 

Student Support and Engagement 

• Provides informal counseling and support to students on an ongoing basis. 
• Connects resource documents and information to provide a 'one-stop-shop' for students.

 Internal Communication and Team Participation 

• Attends bi-weekly staff meetings and monthly Campus Life meetings. 
• Attends regular one-on-one meetings with supervisor. 

Other Duties

• Performs other duties as assigned. 

NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location.  Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

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