Regional Director of New Student Programs & Engagement | Miami University - Military Veterans

Job Description Summary

The Regional Director of New Student Programs & Engagement provides leadership and vision in the development, implementation, and evaluation of effective student onboarding and engagement experiences through orientation and student involvement programs.

Job Description

Direct the regional orientation programs (SOAR) including the the online regional orientation Learning Management System (Canvas) utilized within orientation programs. Hire, train, and supervise orientation student staff. Collaborate with appropriate departments to maintain the Regional orientation website and folder materials, admission communication, and other marketing materials. Develop and coordinate new student parent & family communication and resources. Provide senior oversight to the functioning of regional student organizations in accordance with university policies. Supervise the Regional Coordinator of Student Activities and classified staff administrative assistant. Provide senior oversight to organization-management software and serve as the first-line resource to departmental pages. Serve as the Independent Contractor Reviewer for regional student organizations. Collaborate with the Oxford’s Student Activities and Orientation offices for university-wide initiatives and collaborations. Develop, coordinate, assess, and recruit for the Regional Leadership Co-curricular Leadership Program. Instruct leadership development courses such as EDL290, as needed. Develop leadership training opportunities for students and student organizations. Manage and oversee budgets for the Office of Student Activities, Orientation, and Regional Activities at Miami (programming board). Serve on university-wide and Regional Campus committees as appropriate.

Required Application Documents

cover letter and resume

Special Instructions (if applicable)

Inquiries may be directed to Tonia Hyllengren at hyllentl@miamioh.edu. Screening of applications will begin two weeks after positing and continue until the position is filled.

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

Remote Work For positions that are approved for remote work: Remote work is not a right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason, including the convenience of the University.

Reasonable Accommodations Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here.

Diversity Statement Miami University is committed to creating an inclusive and effective teaching, learning, research, and working environment for all. For more information on Miami University’s diversity initiatives, please visit the Office of Transformational and Inclusive Excellence webpage. For more information on Miami University’s mission and core values, please visit the Mission and Core Values webpage.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560.

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Minimum Qualifications:

Master's Degree. Seven years of professional experience in higher education

Consideration will be given to candidates with supervisory experience. Experience working with new student orientations and/or college student transition programs. Experience organizing and developing leaders through practical application and learning. Experience with diverse, first-generation and/or commuter college students. Demonstrated experience in planning and implementing student events and programs. Experience with learning management systems. Experience with SLATE.