Job Title Assistant Director, New Student Orientation Agency Texas A&M University - San Antonio Department Transitions and Family Programs Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location San Antonio, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description The Cisneros Institute of Emerging Leaders at Texas A&M-San Antonio is seeking an Assistant Director of New Student Orientation, within the Office of Student Engagement, who will facilitate First-Year New Student Orientation and provide support for Transfer and Early College High School Orientations. Reporting to the Director of Student Engagement, the successful candidate will serve as a key member of the Cisneros Institute, supporting student success and engagement. Salary: $55,000 annually Responsibilities: 65% - First-Year Orientation + Serve as the primary staff member responsible for the planning, implementation, and facilitation of First-Year New Student Orientations serving all incoming students. + Coordinate new student orientation registration and eligibility. + Collaborate with admissions to streamline the onboarding process for new students and maintain new student data. + Coordinate orientation program logistics; including but not limited to room reservations, staffing schedules, materials set up, and additional processes. + Organize selection, ordering, and logistics with caterers and third-party companies. + Develop educational sessions and tour activities for students in small groups. + Engage in assessment and reporting processes for programs. + Revise programs in collaboration with offices across campus to best serve student needs as well as achieve institutional goals. + Coordinate to ensure summer transition programs are complimentary with first-year experience programs. + Represent New Student Orientation on University committees, as assigned. 15% - Transfer Orientation + Collaborate with the Assistant Director of Transfer Orientation and Engagement for the planning and implementation of transfer in person orientations transfer students both in-person and virtually. + Coordinate transfer student orientation registration and eligibility. + Organize selection, ordering, and logistics with caterers and third-party companies. 10% - Student Employee Supervision + Supervise New Student Orientation office student employees year-round as well as Summer Orientation Leaders. + Organize Orientation Leader Summer Training. + Facilitate the hiring, training, daily supervision, and evaluation process. + Provide student staff and lead mentors with professional development, training, coaching, and support. + Coordinate planning retreats for student, staff, and lead mentor. 10% - Other Responsibilities + Support The Cisneros Institute in the execution of our signature programs. + Support Student Engagement Office in the execution of Transfer Assemblies, Transfer Week, Family Orientation, Family Programming, JagX, and additional office programming. + Participate in other university events, committees, and professional development opportunities as a representative of Student Engagement. + Additional responsibilities as assigned. Required Education and Experience: + Bachelor's degree or higher in related field. + Six (6) year’s of related experience. Preferred Education and Experience: + Master's Degree in student personnel, higher education, or related field. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: + Enthusiasm for working with incoming students. + Working knowledge of orientation program development and major campus program planning. + Skilled in development of learning outcomes and the assessment cycle. + Ability to make appropriate decisions following campus policies and procedures. + Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, technology, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills + Ability to work flexible hours. Some early morning, evening and weekend hours are required. Some hours off campus in the community are required. Applicant Instructions:   Please make sure to provide the following documents:  + Cover Letter + Resume / CV   + Professional References For detailed instructions on how to apply for any position on our website, please use the following link:  http://www.tamusa.edu/humanresources/job-opportunities/index.html ​   Summary of Employee Benefits:   www.tamusa.edu/human-resources/documents/Summary-of-Employees-Benefits1.pdf Texas A&M University-San Antonio values community engagement and encourages applicants who are committed to advancing the well-being and prosperity of our communities.  Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded prior to submitting the application. Once the application is submitted , no changes or revisions can be made.  If you have issues with adding documents to your application, please contact HR at 210-784-2058.   In compliance with ADA, if accommodations are needed for the application process, please contact HR at (210) 784-2058.  All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.