Adelphi University, New York, is a highly awarded, nationally ranked, powerfully connected doctoral research university dedicated to transforming students' lives through small classes with world-class faculty, hands-on learning and innovative ways to support academic and career success. Adelphi offers exceptional liberal arts and sciences programs and professional training, with particular strength in our Core FourArts and Humanities, STEM and Social Sciences, the Business and Education Professions, and Health and Wellness. Recognized as a Best College by U.S. News & World Report, Adelphi is Long Island's oldest private coeducational university, serving more than 8,100 students at its beautiful main campus in Garden City, at learning hubs in Manhattan, the Hudson Valley and Suffolk County, and online. The University offers students more than 50 undergraduate majors and 70 graduate programs in the liberal arts, the sciences and professional training. With powerful partnerships throughout the New York area, more than 115,000 graduates across the country, a growing enrollment of students from 41 states and 58 countries, and rising rankings from top publications and organizations, Adelphi is a dynamic community that plays a leadership role on Long Island and in the region.

JOB SUMMARY:

Enhance the overall educational experience of students by proposing, planning and implementing opportunities to engage students in meaningful student development, learning, leadership, and scholarship. Efforts should be guided by current professional standards for the field of Student Affairs, and a collaborative approach involving faculty and other stakeholders. This includes coordinating and advising regarding existing and new Student Affairs programs designed to support first-year student success. As with the other Assistant Directors, there will be other principal areas of responsibility outside the main focus in order to support the many functions of the Center of Student Involvement.



REPORTS TO: Director, Center for Student Involvement

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

1. Oversee First Year and Transfer student engagement.
2. Develop programming and services that support undergraduates' transition to college, engaging first year experiences, persistence and success.
3. Assist with the implementation of key first-year experiences in conjunction with campus partners including living learning communities and freshmen seminar activities.
4. Oversee, facilitate and assess Adelphi University's new student and transfer student orientation programs.
5. Collaborate with the faculty, staff, and administration to build institutional awareness, support program assessment efforts, and provide consultation for campus partners regarding central issues affecting undergraduate student success including retention and persistence of its first time in college freshmen students.
6. Recruit, train and supervise student staff responsible for aiding the transition to college including Orientation Leaders, Peer Assistant Leaders and Transfer Commuter Assistants.
7. Collaborate with the AU Community Reads committee on the selection of the common year book and coordinate programming around the selection.
8. Co-manage the Welcome Week program with the Associate/Assistant Director of the Center for Student Involvement.
9. Assist in the general advisement of student clubs and organizations.
10. Assist in professional coverage of evening and weekend programming.
11. Assist in the development of a comprehensive marketing and promotion strategy for the department.
12. Assist in department and division assessment efforts.
13. Serve on university committees and task forces as needed including those focused on new and transfer student transition and retention efforts.
14. Assist in inter-departmental initiatives within the Division of Student Affairs.
15. Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Excellent interpersonal skills.
2. Excellent speaking and presentation skills
3. Exemplary organizational skills with a strong emphasis on detail.
4. Experience working in a team setting to achieve departmental goals and objectives.
5. Strong leadership and program planning skills.
6. Ability to prioritize workload.
7. Excellent writing and communication skills.
8. Strong computer skills using Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Excel, Design Software, Social Media and E-mail.
9. Ability to promote high ethical standards and manage multiple tasks.
10. Ability to interact with a diverse student body.
11. Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.
12. Evening and weekend work required.

EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

1. Master's Degree preferred in Higher Education related discipline, plus 1-2 years job-related experience in a University setting is a must.

POSITION(S) SUPERVISED:

1. Graduate Assistant