Assistant Director, Student Transitions & Success en Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester Institute of Technology · Henrietta, Estados Unidos De América · Onsite
- Professional
- Oficina en Henrietta
Job Responsibilities
The Assistant Director for Student Transitions and Success will hold the following responsibilities:
- Planning and collaboration with Campus Partners to develop and provide Orientation & Commuter Student programming.
- Training and development for Orientation & Commuter student leaders and employees.
- CampusGroups management and training for Orientation & Commuter related content.
- Collaboration with Colleagues to ensure accurate marketing, communications, and promotion materials are created in support of Orientation & Commuter Student Services.
- Event planning, risk management, and assessment for Orientation and Commuter programming, in collaboration with the Associate Director and Sr. Associate Director.
College/Division
Student Affairs
Required Application Documents
Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, List of References
Employment Category
Fulltime
Additional Details
In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to [email protected]. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Required Minimum Education Level
Masters-Other, MS, MA
How To Apply
In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.
Wage Band
117A
Required Qualifications
Education/Experience:
- Master’s degree in higher education, Counseling, Social Work, or related fields
- 1-2 years of full-time professional experience working within higher education/student affairs.
- Effective interpersonal, written, and electronic communications skills, including the ability to convey complex information in accessible terms to diverse or multicultural audiences
- Ability to manage and maintain confidential and private information; uses confidential, sensitive and/or private records and information, protects information appropriately
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of constituencies within and outside of the university setting
- Ability to understand, review, and interpret legal and risk management policies, compliance expectations, and university guidelines and procedures
- Ability to establish, build and maintain effective working relationships based on respect, empathy and honesty with diverse groups and individuals
- Budget experience and acumen
- Experience with student staff development and supervision
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with student leaders
- Demonstrated ability in designing, implementing, and evaluating programming related to the student experience
- Ability to take initiative and independently plan, organize, coordinate, and perform work in complex situations with competing priorities
- Ability to maintain attention to detail and task completion in a fast-paced, student focused environment.
- Computer competence using software and enterprise systems appropriate for the complexities of the role and its functions
- Knowledge of Deaf culture, American Sign Language (ASL), or willingness to learn
Department/College Description
The Center for Campus Life provides broad support for student engagement, fosters a sense of community, and enhances visibility of student organizations and campus activities. Through both short- and long-term strategic planning, the department works to meet the evolving needs of a dynamic student body within a rapidly changing national landscape.
Campus Life plays a key institutional role in creating supportive environments by collaborating with campus offices and senior administrators to promote healthy engagement, student retention, and overall well-being. The department is committed to developing a strategic vision that ensures a vibrant and engaging campus culture, enriching the student experience across all populations.
Work Location
Henrietta Campus — 100%
Job Summary
The Assistant Director for Student Transitions and Success is a critical member of the Center for Campus Life, Student Engagement Team. Reporting to the Associate Director for Student Transitions and Success, the Assistant Director provides leadership and support for the development and delivery of New Student Orientation, Transfer Student Orientation, and Off-Campus and Commuter Services (OCCS). Campus Life is committed to welcoming new students to RIT and strives to provide targeted support to help them make a smooth transition, while fostering a sense of community and engagement throughout their first year. Campus Life realizes that support is also needed as students make further transitions to living off-campus as residents of the greater Rochester area. The Assistant Director will support student needs by providing impactful programming that introduces students to the vibrant RIT campus culture and the abundance of support services and resources that are available across both the university and local Rochester communities. The Assistant Director serves as a resource for advocacy and education focused on new and transitioning student populations while also developing educational and leadership opportunities for the student leaders who are hired as mentors for these student groups.
