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Director of Orientation & First-Year Experience

Denison University

United States, Ohio, Granville

100 West College Street (Show on map)

Jun 13, 2025

Job Posting Information

Position Type	Administrative Staff
Classification Title	Administrative Staff
Position Title	Director of Orientation & First-Year Experience
Position Number	A00449
Pay Grade Level	AD 01
Salary	Competitive based on qualifications. Expected salary range will be discussed with candidates selected for screening interviews.
Department	First Year Programs
Posting Number	S 121301477
Full or Part Time	Full Time
Number of Months	12
Position End Date
FTE	1.0
Work Schedule	M-F 8:30am-4:30pm, with weekend and evening hours
Basic Function	Cultivate an inclusive campus experience that facilitates student engagement, social inclusion, intellectual curiosity, and personal exploration in collaboration with students and colleagues. Manage all orientation programs, as well as social programming to support students and their transition to Denison University.
Essential Job Functions	Plan, coordinate, and execute comprehensive new student orientation programs for first-year students and support orientation programs for other student populations. Collaborate with a broad range of campus stakeholders to design inclusive orientation content that integrates academic and co-curricular components. Implement and lead a year-long First-Year Experience (FYE) program designed to promote academic success, social integration, and personal development. Design and implement assessment tools to evaluate program effectiveness and student outcomes; use data to inform decisions, improve programming, and support retention and student success efforts. Oversee the staff, general planning, budgets, and assessment of all orientation programs. Partner with the Provost's Office to create opportunities for engagement with faculty to support the holistic development of our students as well as support the orientation and academic advising efforts of first-year students. Service in on-call rotation.
Minimum Qualifications	Master's in Higher Education, Student Affairs, or related field 5+ years of professional experience in higher education/student affairs preferred. Understanding of how the first-year experience is situated within a selective, rigorous four-year residential college environment. Knowledge of high-impact practices related to supporting students' transition to college life. Awareness of the concerns of parents of traditional-aged college students. Demonstrated ability to work in collaboration with students, faculty, administrators, parents, & external partners. Ability to develop strategies, set priorities and handle multiple tasks while meeting deadlines. Strong project management skills; experience leading meetings; producing/editing publications; excellent analytical, organizational and communication skills. Experience developing and supervising professional or student-staff. Ability to be an innovative thinker and problem solver; and effective at developing and implementing solutions. Able to work independently and carry out assignments and projects without detailed instructions. Evening and weekend work required, including flexibility of work hours and availability to attend to emergent situations on campus as needed. Excellent oral and written communication skills and computer skills required. Proficient in Google, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel.
Preferred Qualifications	7+ years of professional experience in higher education/student affairs preferred. Prior experience in the preparation and presentation of workshops preferred.
Physical Demands	Occasionally work long hours, especially during orientation programs.
Contact(s)	Katherine Snyder
Contact Phone/Extension	740-587-6200
Contact Email	snyderk@denison.edu
Open Date	06/12/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants	Applicants must provide names and contact information for 3 professional references with application.
Additional Information	Position is open until filled. Candidates applying by June 15, 2025 will be assured full consideration.
Denison University Background Check Statement	The final candidate will undergo a background check as a conditional offer of employment.
Denison University EEO Statement	Denison is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. Title IX Notice: Sex discrimination is prohibited by federal law through Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Denison does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education programs or activities that it operates including admissions and employment. For Denison's official Notice of Non-Discrimination, please visit https://denison.edu/forms/non-discrimination-notice. You can learn more about Title IX at Denison at https://denison.edu/campus/title-ix. Job seekers who may need a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (740) 587-6299 or by email at HR@denison.edu.