University of Texas Austin
Executive Director of Orientation and Family Engagement – https://utaustin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UTstaff/details/Executive-Director-of-Orientation-and-Family-Engagement_R_00042312?q=executive+director+of+orientation\
Job Details:
Purpose
The Executive Director of Orientation and Family Engagement will lead the university’s comprehensive onboarding experience for new students and their families. Housed within the Office of the Dean of Students, this role ensures a seamless transition from admission to active student life, aligning Orientation efforts with student involvement, leadership development, and wrap-around support services. The Executive Director will directly supervise the Associate Director of Orientation and the Associate Director of Texas Parents, collaborate closely with First-Year Experience and other DOS units, and serve as the primary liaison for academic units at the University in relation to Orientation.
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Program Integration
· Design and implement a comprehensive Orientation program that reflects the mission of the University, focusing on preparing for academics at UT, fostering involvement, and creating a welcoming environment for all Longhorns
· Integrate Orientation experiences across academic units and with key involvement opportunities, such as student organizations, leadership programs, and family engagement initiatives to create a holistic onboarding experience
· Collaborate with Enrollment Management, University Events and Experience, and academic units to ensure alignment with institutional goals and enrollment trends
Supervision & Team Development
· Provide direct supervision and strategic guidance to the Associate Director of Orientation and the Director of Texas Parents and oversee the entire Orientation and Texas Parents staff portfolios
· Support cross-functional collaboration among DOS units, including First-Year Experience, Student Outreach and Support, Student Organizations, and major departmental initiatives, such as Conversation Navigation and curricular and co-curricular alignment
Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
· Partner with Enrollment Management and CSUs to maintain continuity in messaging and planning across the student lifecycle
· Serve as the primary liaison for University Events and Experience to create a uniform experience for all students and families attending Orientation
· Direct university outreach to families, ensuring transparent and timely communication about University resources and events
· Represent DOS in and lead campus-wide committees and initiatives related to student transition and engagement
· Ensure consistency in the student experience by scaffolding support and involvement towards other DOS initiatives and unit programs
Operational Oversight & Assessment
· Lead logistical planning for Orientation sessions, including scheduling, registration, and data tracking
· Manage departmental budgets and staffing resources, ensuring efficient operations and strategic investment
· Conduct regular assessments and national environmental scans to evaluate program effectiveness and inform continuous improvement
· Remain informed and up-to-date regarding national and state laws, national trends, and University policies that may impact Orientation efforts and family engagement
· Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
· Master’s degree in student affairs, higher education, or a related field.
· At least 8 years of progressive experience in Orientation or related programs, including experience at a leadership level.
· Experience supervising professional staff.
· Knowledge of federal and state laws, and University policy.
· Experience conducting planning and assessment activities.
· Excellent communication skills with the ability to acquire information/ideas from others.
· Ability to collaborate and share resources based on programmatic needs.
· Demonstrated ability to factor functional concerns/needs into strategy.
· Capability to delegate functional tasks to direct reports and engages others in achieving strategic initiatives.
· Experience managing a budget or advising on finances.
· Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, administration, and external stakeholders.
· Professional demeanor and ability to maintain sensitive information.
· Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills including presentations, written correspondence, and reports.
· Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
· 10 years or more experience in Orientation or related programs.
· Experience creating and implementing a vision for transition programs.
· Experience with parent and family engagement.
· Experience at a large, public institution.
· Demonstrated work with and understanding of reputational and financial risks.
· Experience building partnerships and collaborating across departments, particularly academic units and enrollment management.
· Experience supervising Associate Director or Director level staff.
· Proven ability to assess program and learning outcomes qualitatively and quantitatively.
Salary Range
$135,000+, commensurate with experience.
Work Shift
May require weekend and/or evening work
Required Materials
- Resume/CV
- 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
- Letter of interest
Florida State University
Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs – https://www.greenwoodsearch.com/current-opportunities/assistant-vice-president-for-student-affairs-florida-state-university
The Opportunity
Florida State University invites nominations and applications for the position of Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs. This position provides direction and strategic leadership to University Housing, Off-Campus Student Life, FSU Childcare Centers, Study Away Centers, and FSU Panama City Campus Student Affairs, with a direct reporting line to a divisional-level Associate Vice President for Student Affairs. In collaboration with the University senior leadership, this position oversees Division emergency response processes due to weather, university crisis, or other emergencies. The University Housing department is an auxiliary consisting of Administrative Services, Budget and Fiscal Services, Family Services, Residential Building Services, Residence Life, and Academic Initiatives and Living-Learning Communities. The mission of University Housing is to provide exceptional living opportunities for students to succeed academically through the core values of academic success, student development, stewardship of resources, and an environment of care.
How to Apply
Jeremy Duff and Ann Bailey with Greenwood Asher & Associates are assisting Florida State University on this search. Applications and nominations are now being accepted. Application materials should include:
- A letter of interest that clearly states the applicant’s qualifications for the position;
- A current résumé/curriculum vitae
We strongly encourage submitting application materials as separate PDF attachments.
All application materials should be submitted through the Greenwood Asher & Associates e-mail at: FSUAVPHousing@greenwoodsearch.com. Initial screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until an appointment is made.
Partnership for the Future (PFF)
Partnership for the Future (PFF is seeking a College Access Manager (CAM). The College Access Manager plays a pivotal role in laying a strong foundation for our students’ PFF journey by fostering a student-centered environment that emphasizes academic growth, confidence-building, and exposure to college pathways. This role primarily supports our high school sophomores who have recently been accepted into PFF and are beginning their first full year in our program. The ideal candidate will be a strong listener, deeply committed to educational equity, and adept at helping students from under-resourced backgrounds see themselves thriving at four-year colleges and universities.
This is a hybrid position, and the hours are primarily between Monday-Friday 9:00-5:00 p.m. with occasional nights, weekends, and overnights required.
Core Responsibilities
• Serve as the primary point of contact for PFF sophomores, guiding them through their first year in the program.
• Build strong relationships with students, fostering trust, accountability, and motivation.
• Facilitate workshops, 1:1 sessions, and group advising focused on college knowledge, personal development, and academic success.
• Introduce students to the college-going process, with a focus on four-year institutions and the opportunities they provide.
• Collaborate with school counselors and families to provide holistic support for students.
• Monitor student progress, attendance, and engagement, intervening early to address challenges.
• Support program events, summer training, and enrichment opportunities designed to expand students’ academic and cultural capital.
• Maintain accurate student records and contribute to program evaluation and reporting.
• Support cross departmental collaboration to achieve organizational goals.
Core Competencies
• Student-Centered Approach: Passion for supporting under-resourced and first-generation college students by prioritizing their needs, aspirations, and voices.
• Active Listening & Empathy: Ability to build trust and respond effectively to students’ unique circumstances.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to analyze trends in higher education and adapt program strategies to maximize student success.
• College Access Knowledge: Strong understanding of four-year colleges/universities, admissions, and financial aid.
• Communication Excellence: Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills to engage students, families, and partners.
• Organizational Agility: Highly organized, detail oriented, and skilled at managing multiple priorities under deadlines.
• Problem Solving: Resourceful in addressing barriers and flexible in supporting evolving student needs.
• Relationship-Building: Ability to engage families, schools, mentors, and community partners in student success.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree required with 1-2 years of experience working with high school or college students preferred.
• Proven ability to work independently as a self-starter and to implement strategies that achieve measurable outcomes.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills; strong data and project management skills preferred.
• Cultural competency and direct experience supporting first-generation and/or students from economically disadvantaged communities preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; database management experience a plus.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license required.
To apply please send an email with “College Access Manager” in the subject line along with your resume to Careers@partnershipforthefuture.org.
Pace University
The Academic Advisor supports student success by providing individualized academic advising to both undergraduate and, where applicable, graduate students. This role involves guiding students through degree planning, registration, and academic progress while helping them access campus resources and develop strategies to meet their academic and professional goals. Advisors work collaboratively within school-based advising teams and across departments to promote persistence, timely graduation, and holistic student development.
Position Duties
- Provide one-on-one academic advising to undergraduate and/or graduate students on course selection, program requirements, and degree planning.
- Support students in understanding university policies, procedures, and academic standards.
- Monitor student academic progress and maintain accurate advising records in accordance with university protocols.
- Conduct proactive outreach to assigned students to support engagement, academic performance, and retention.
- Refer students to relevant campus resources such as tutoring, counseling, career services, financial aid, and student accounts.
- Participate in university-wide and school-specific advising initiatives, such as early alert campaigns and registration outreach.
- Support students on academic probation or experiencing academic difficulty by developing success plans and connecting them to appropriate supports.
- Collaborate with faculty and program leadership to align advising with curricular requirements and progression expectations.
- Attend and participate in professional development, trainings, and advisor team meetings.
- Contribute to onboarding activities such as orientation, registration sessions, and other transition programs.
- Participate in assessment, evaluation, and continuous improvement of advising practices.
- Support university initiatives and serve on committees as assigned, helping to shape advising practices and enhance student support.
- Participate in recruitment and conversion events in fall and spring semesters; some weekend work is required to support these university-wide events.
- Performs other such duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Position Qualifications
- Master’s degree in higher education, counseling, student affairs, or a related field required.
- At least one year of experience in academic advising, student support, or higher education administration preferred.
- Experience advising graduate students a plus, but not required.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated ability to support a diverse student population with care, confidentiality, and professionalism.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced academic environment.
Work Hours
Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with additional hours as needed. Position may require occasional evening and weekend hours.
- Location: New York, NY, 10038, United States
- Base Pay: $64350.00 – $64350.00 / Year
- Job Category: FT Staff
- Employee Type: FT Exempt Staff
- Manage Others: No
McDaniel College
| Associate Director for Career Pathways & Employer Engagement |
| Salary Range: $56,000.00 – $58,000.00 Position ID:193335 About McDaniel College: McDaniel College is a four-year, independent college of the liberal arts and sciences offering over 100 undergraduate and graduate programs. One of the original “Colleges That Change Lives,” McDaniel emphasizes experiential learning and student-faculty collaboration to develop the unique potential in every student. Represented by the Green Terror, over 20 athletic teams compete in the NCAA Division III Centennial Conference. A student-centered community of 1,600 undergraduates and 1,400 graduate students offers access to both Baltimore and Washington, D.C., plus a European campus in Budapest, Hungary. At McDaniel College we value our employees by offering our full-time employees tuition remission, 403B retirement accounts, paid time off, medical insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and paid maternity and parental leave. For more information about the college’s benefits, please click here to review the 2025 benefits guidebook and click here to view 2025 premium rates. This position has a budgeted hiring rate of $56,000 – $58,000. The position is classified as an A3. The A3 salary band for all full-time, 12-month positions at the college with this classification have a minimum rate of $43,500 and a maximum rate of $70,312. For benefit purposes only, the workweek is estimated to be 35 hours per week. The actual schedule for exempt positions may vary based on the workload and responsibilities assigned. Click here to see how McDaniel College employees impact the lives of students. Job Description: The Associate Director for Career Pathways and Employer Engagement leads the external-facing career development efforts, building and maintaining relationships with employers and alumni to expand opportunities for students. This role coordinates professional pathway showcases, career fairs, and networking events, and promotes internship, job and experiential learning opportunities. This position will join a team-oriented office comprised of a staff team dedicated to delivering on the McDaniel Commitment, signature program for student development at McDaniel College. This position supports the overall mission of career development and experiential learning within the Center for Experience and Opportunity (CEO) and reports to the Executive Director. Key Responsibilities Cultivate and manage relationships with employers to increase recruitment and internship opportunities. Engage the regional employer and community member landscape to effectively engage students and strategically involve partners in on and off-campus experiences. Develop and implement a comprehensive employer relations and industry partnerships strategy to increase the number and quality of job, internship, externship, and placement opportunities for students and alumni. Build and maintain relationships with key employers and industry leaders to promote the College as the premier local/regional higher education talent repository. Conduct employer site visits to assess quality of placements and internships for McDaniel students. Oversee the coordination of college-wide career and experiential learning events/activities involving employers and external partners. Plan and execute career fairs, networking events, and employer panels. Engage alumni in career development efforts through mentorship, events, and outreach. Teach one “My Career” class each semester. Serve as co-chair of the “My Career” Committee. Collaborate with Career Education on advising, career fairs, Professional Pathway Showcases, and other events. Conduct assessment and reporting for employer engagement initiatives. Research and stay informed on industry knowledge and trends, with a focus on positioning students to model current best-in-class Career Readiness Competencies. Participate in professional development activities and regional alliances to enhance programs and contribute to a best practices experiential learning environment. Report work weekly, semesterly, annually and in ways that support dashboard delivery. Represent the office at various campus events, committees and task forces based on assignment and interest. Manage Handshake platform and promote employment and experiential learning opportunities. Other duties as assigned. Requirements: Qualifications Master’s degree required.3 to 5 years of experience in employer relations, event planning, and partnership development. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Excellent organizational, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced work environment, to perform effectively with fluctuating workload, and to meet established deadlines. Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as cooperatively with others and provide excellent customer service to students and to all members of the campus community. Self-motivated, flexible, and possessing a strong work ethic. High level of comfort with presenting to small and large groups and with the technology-rich work environments requiring the use of Handshake, the Microsoft Office suite and various social media platforms. Availability to run occasional evening and weekend programming. Working Conditions While performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely working in a normal office environment with minimal exposure to adverse conditions. Physical Abilities The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: Limited lifting involved but not more than 10 pounds at a time. Finger dexterity for typing and use of other office equipment. Standing and/or sitting, walking, keyboarding, talking and hearing are required. Close visual acuity. Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions. |
University of Wisconsin-Madison
The University of Wisconsin – Madison is seeking applications from outstanding leaders/professionals to join the PEOPLE Program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison for the following job opening:
Precollege Program Associate Director – Madison
The Precollege Enrichment Opportunity Program for Learning Excellence (PEOPLE) is seeking an individual for the role of Precollege Program Associate Director – Madison. This leadership position provides day-to-day administrative oversight and operations for precollege services located in our Madison precollege administrative office at UW-Madison and partnership high school sites in Madison. This position has direct oversight of staff managing several program areas including: program recruitment and admissions, orientation programming, after-school tutoring sites (Academic Centers for Excellence- ACE), college preparation, advising, academic support, and summer residential programming.
This position is part of a team of leaders who support the educational aspirations of first generation and low-income students with the goal of college access and college degree completion. PEOPLE currently serves over 1,100 students across three distinct units: Madison Precollege, Milwaukee Precollege, and the College Success Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
They seek a passionate leader to guide and collaborate with our energetic precollege and college teams to continue our success as UW-Madison’s leading college access program. This position reports to the PEOPLE Program Director.
For More Information / To Apply: Precollege Program Associate Director-Madison (PVL)
Deadline to apply: October 26, 2025