POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE:
FLSA STATUS:
Assistant Director, New Student Orientation &
Transition Programs
Exempt
CATEGORY:
Professional
GRADE:
E
JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the development and implementation of district-wide orientation
programs for new students, transfer students, parents and other specialized orientation initiatives. Assist
the Director in planning, development, scheduling, marketing and implementation of day-to-day operations
within the New Student Orientation and other transitional programs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
YEARLY
PERCENT OF
TIME
25%
1.
Develop and implement a leadership focused training program for the Student
Orientation leaders. Manage the Student Orientation leaders and make sure
complying with New Student Orientation (NSO) requirements and orientations are
being scheduled and done on a regular basis.
2.
Provide personnel management activities of assigned staff; including
recommendation for employment, supervision, orientation, performance
evaluation and guidance and support concerning professional development;
mentor and train staff on policy and procedures.
20%
3.
Develop and ensure Student Orientation leaders are focusing on comprehensive
orientation programs for first year transfer and nontraditional students; work
collaboratively with areas in instruction, student services and finance. Create and
oversee the online orientation program.
15%
4.
Assist Director in developing, monitoring and managing the NSO budget to
accomplish short and long term strategic planning goals. Manage event planning,
marketing and logistics. Interpret, evaluate, develop and implement policies and
procedures.
15%
5.
Develop and implement program assessment and evaluation plans for orientation
programs and the orientation leader programs. Maintain records and statistics;
retrieve and compile statistical data and prepare and submit reports and/or
communications.
10%
6.
Participate in specialized group or committee meetings in key areas such as Start
Right, Dual Credit/Early College High School and similar groups as needed.
5%
7.
Keep abreast of trends in student development, enrollment management, campus
environments, and student learning theories and their application in practice.
5%
8.
Perform other duties as assigned.
5%
Effective: 7/28/14
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REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Director, Testing Services
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Direct and indirect supervisory responsibility of assigned staff.
BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES: Departmental Budget
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Business or related field.
EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years related experience.
SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1.
Skills/Abilities:
 Must possess organizational and management skills including budget management,
planning, program development, evaluation, assessment, and marketing;
 Effective communication and problem solving skills in a variety of circumstances;
 Skill in establishing and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff,
faculty and the public;
 Excellent communication, written and verbal and interpersonal skills;
 Must have effective organizational and planning skills with ability to multi-task;
 Must possess ability to effectively present information publicly;
 Must have effective use of tact and diplomacy;
 Ability to work in a diverse environment and be sensitive to issues of diversity and
inclusion.
2.
Equipment Used: Personal Computer and other equipment associated with an office
environment.
3.
Software Used: A variety of spreadsheet, word-processing, database, e-mail, and presentation
software.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee
to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to
handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required
to stand; walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly
lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific
vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision. Peripheral
vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Effective: 7/28/14
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INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Alternative or combined skills in understanding, negotiating, selecting, developing, and
motivating people are important to the highest degree due to constant interaction with other
people, at any level within the organization or the community; position’s accountability for the
development, motivation, assessment, and reward of employees; and ability to deal with irrational
situations where the outcome is unpredictable.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of
this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in
the work environment is usually moderate.
Effective: 7/28/14
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POSITION TITLE:
Assistant Director, New Student Orientation and Transition Programs
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands and work
environment factors described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
None
Stand
Walk
Sit
Use hands to finger, handle or feel
Reach with hands and arms
Climb or balance
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Talk
Hear
Taste
Smell
WEIGHT and FORCE
DEMANDS:
Up to 10 pounds
Up to 25 pounds
Up to 50 pounds
Up to 100 pounds
More than 100 pounds
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Wet or humid conditions(non-weather)
Work near moving mechanical parts
Work in high, precarious places
Fumes or airborne particles
Toxic or caustic chemicals
Outdoor weather conditions
Extreme cold(non-weather)
Extreme hot (non-weather)
Risk of electrical shock
Work with explosives
Risk of radiation
Vibration
Over 2/3
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
None
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
X
X
X
X
X
None
X
X
X
X
X
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
VISION DEMANDS:
No special vision requirements
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
Distance vision (Clear vision at 20 feet or more)
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Peripheral vision
Depth perception
Ability to adjust focus
Effective: 7/28/14
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
X
X
Required
X
X
X
X
X
X
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NOISE LEVEL:
Very quiet
Quiet
Moderate
Loud
Very Loud
Exposure Level
X
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and
responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration
of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employee may be directed
to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically present in this description.
I certify that I have received a copy of this job description. I have read and understand the duties and
responsibilities of this position.
X
Employee Signature
Effective: 7/28/14
Date
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