Human Resources

Assistant Director of Orientation for New Student Experience AS8177

  • 495248
  • Stillwater
  • ENROLLMENT MGMT (STW)
  • Staff Full-time
  • Bachelor's degree

Campus

OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email

Libby Reigh, libby.reigh@okstate.edu

Work Schedule

Work schedule may extend beyond regular office hours of 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday, as necessary. Seasonal evening and weekend work required to meet the orientation needs of students and their families. Seasonal in-state and out-of-state travel to professional development and recruitment events is required.

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$60,000 - $80,000

Salary

Special Instructions to Applicants

A cover letter, resume and list of three professional references is required for full consideration.

About this Position 

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment at Oklahoma State University is a student-focused team dedicated to our Land-Grant mission, living by the Cowboy Code. We end the day knowing we gave it everything we had, guiding future Cowboys through every step of their journey to OSU. We support students, families, and their champions as they navigate the college search and application process with confidence meeting them where they are - on campus and in their communities.  
 
We build intentional relationships with people across Oklahoma, the nation, and the world to connect students to the people, resources, and opportunities that will help them dream as big as the sky and finish what they start.  

The New Student Experience Team develops and executes exceptional prospective student programming for incoming students and their families, supporting recruitment efforts to meet the enrollment goals of the university.

A successful candidate for this position will demonstrate skills and experience in the following areas. 

The Assistant Director of Orientation, New Student Experience serves as a key member of the leadership team within the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment at Oklahoma State University. This position is responsible for managing and directing the comprehensive daily operations of new student programming, including orientation and enrollment programs designed to engage, inform, and enroll future Cowboys.

Guided by Oklahoma State University's Land-Grant mission and the principles of the Cowboy Code, the Assistant Director creates and delivers exceptional student-centered experiences that support recruitment and enrollment goals while fostering meaningful connections with prospective students, families and campus partners.

This position provides strategic leadership in orientation program development and planning, program assessment, operational logistics, communications, budgeting, and staff coordination to ensure high-quality programming that enhances the student experience from initial interest through enrollment. The Assistant Director collaborates extensively across campus to develop and execute high-level programming. 

Mission Alignment

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment is committed to helping prospective students confidently navigate the college search, admissions, orientation, and enrollment process. The Assistant Director supports this mission by:

  • Building intentional relationships with students, families, alumni, school counselors, and community partners.
  • Connecting students with resources and opportunities that support educational and personal success.
  • Delivering exceptional customer service and student-centered programs.
  • Supporting institutional enrollment goals through innovative and engaging new student experiences.
  • Demonstrating professionalism, integrity, accountability, and teamwork consistent with the Cowboy Code.

Strategic Leadership and Program Development

  • Provide leadership and direction for transitional programs designed to support entering freshman and transfer students.
  • Research emerging trends and best practices in orientation, onboarding, transition programming, and student success.
  • Develop and implement strategic plans for orientation and enrollment initiatives aligned with institutional goals.
  • Recommend and implement innovative approaches to enhance student engagement and transition experiences.
  • Support the university's commitment to student success through comprehensive transition programming.

 Program Management

  • Oversee the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of orientation programs for incoming freshman and transfer students.
  • Establish annual program goals, objectives, timelines, and performance measures.
  • Manage the master calendar for all orientation and enrollment programming.
  • Coordinate multiple orientation sessions and related enrollment events throughout the academic year.
  • Ensure all orientation programs provide consistent, accurate, and student-centered information.

Registration Systems and Communication

  • Manage Slate CRM orientation registration processes, event portals, and participant tracking systems.
  • Oversee online registration, session management, attendance monitoring, and related reporting functions.
  • Collaborate with the admissions communications team in the development, scheduling, and maintenance of communications for orientation participants and family members.
  • Ensure timely distribution of enrollment, orientation, and transition-related information.
  • Coordinate website content and online resources associated with orientation programs.

Campus Collaboration and Leadership

  • Plan, facilitate, and lead campus-wide orientation planning meetings.
  • Collaborate with key campus partners to coordinate orientation logistics and program delivery.
  • Work closely with:
    • Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment
    • Registrar's Office
    • Academic Colleges and Advising Teams
    • Office of Student Success
    • Student Affairs
    • Academic Affairs
    • Meeting and Conference Services
    • ConocoPhillips Alumni Center Staff
    • Housing and Residential Life
    • Enrollment Management Units
    • Campus Service Offices
  • Ensure all stakeholders are informed, prepared, and aligned to support successful orientation experiences.

Assessment, Evaluation and Continuous Improvement

  • Design comprehensive program evaluation and assessment strategies.
  • Develop surveys, feedback tools, and performance measures to assess program effectiveness.
  • Collect, analyze, and interpret participant feedback and institutional data.
  • Evaluate orientation outcomes and identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Utilize assessment findings and institutional metrics to guide decision-making and strategic planning.
  • Prepare reports and recommendations for departmental leadership regarding program performance and future enhancements.
  • Analyze enrollment, participation, satisfaction, and student success data related to orientation programs.
  • Monitor trends and key performance indicators.
  • Develop reports highlighting outcomes, opportunities, and recommendations.
  • Support evidence-based decision making through data analysis and assessment results.

Supervision Responsibilities

  • Directly supervise one coordinator and one graduate student.
  • Provide broad leadership for 35+ orientation student leaders.

Responsibilities may include recruitment, training, scheduling, coaching, performance feedback, and program leadership development.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree (must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
  • Three years' experience working with college student development, advising, teaching or training.
  • Experience in cross campus collaborative environments.

Additional post-secondary education beyond requirements may substitute for years of required experience.

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

Experience utilizing student development theories within the orientation and transition environment.

Excellent technical skills including team collaboration platforms, word processing, spreadsheets, database applications, webpage resource development and organization.

Human relations and communication skills, as well as proven leadership and collaboration abilities.

Willingness to participate in seasonal travel both in and out-of-state and to work long hours and weekends as necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Higher education, college student development 
  • Five years' experience in orientation, student affairs and/or enrollment management.

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

Experience enhancing orientation programming based on institutional data and trends.

Excellent technical skills including enhanced proficiency in Slate, Teams and Banner.

Leadership excellence.

Working Conditions

Seasonal evening and weekend work required to meet the orientation needs of students and their families. Seasonal in-state and out-of-state travel to professional development and recruitment events is required.

Ability to lift up to 45 pounds

 

 

All positions are subject to the availability of funding, and any offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation in the application process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. To request an accommodation, please email eeo@okstate.edu or call 405-744-5449.

Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions. For more information, visit eeo.okstate.edu.

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