STDT LIFE DEVT SUPV 2 (Assistant Director, Orientation)
Company: University of California - Davis
Location: Davis
Posted on: April 19, 2024
Job Description:
Department PurposeStudent Housing and Dining Services (SHDS) is
a self-supporting auxiliary that provides housing and dining
services to approximately 15,000 undergraduate, graduate, and
students with families who live in on-campus residential facilities
(university owned/managed and Public-Private-Partnerships), as well
as providing residential, retail and catering dining services for
the campus community. SHDS also provides student support and
conference housing services to the campus and general community.
For more information about SHDS visit our website at
http://www.housing.ucdavis.edu.Student Housing and Dining Services
has adopted the following Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
statement:Student Housing and Dining Services is committed to
serving the needs of students, staff, faculty and guests from
various backgrounds and identities. In full support of our
institutional commitment to embrace diversity and practice
inclusive excellence, we expect every member of our community to
acknowledge, value, and uphold the guidelines set forth in the
Principles of Community. As a community of scholars and life-long
learners, we commit ourselves to learning together about our
differences and commonalities while growing in all areas of equity,
diversity, and inclusion.Position has responsibility for daily
programmatic & business operations for the UC Davis Orientation
Program (9,600+ students & their families) and hiring, training,
supervision and evaluation of career and student staff, including
staff training. Serve the entire campus community in delivery of
academic preparation, advising, transition & retention programs for
new first-year and transfer students in consultation with senior
campus leadership and academic & student affairs units.Job
SummaryUnder general supervision of the Director, serves the entire
campus community to oversee the daily operations, planning,
preparation, staffing and implementation of the robust and complex
new student & family Orientation program. Provides leadership,
research and analyzes curriculum and metrics in accordance with CAS
standards & best practices for OTR programs, college transition
theories, and campus and divisional priorities. Directs work of
Assistant Director and program Coordinators to maximize students'
engagement and deliver high-impact programs designed to prepare
students for the academic rigor, build networks of community &
sense of belonging, understand & navigate campus, resources &
involvement opportunities, and center equity & inclusion in all
policies and practices. Manages and guides academic support &
retention efforts for new students and families. Responsible for
providing independent consultation & analysis via strong
collaboration & appropriate political acumen with colleges, student
affairs & other campus units; to build consensus, interact &
communicate with internal/external constituencies at all levels
(faculty, staff, administrators, City of Davis stakeholders,
vendors). Contributes to assessment design, implementation and
reporting. Engages in data-driven decision-making in partnership
about design and curriculum of student-centered experiences.
Directs the recruitment, supervision & evaluation of career &
student staff. Responsible for curriculum, instruction & assessment
of student staff training. Serves in absence of NSAS Director &
emergency response in coordination with other OSD staff. Requires
extensive expertise in orientation, supervision, training, project
management, change management, academic support practices, &
student development theories. This position requires an
understanding of a college student's academic journey and
expectations. The AD will work with the academic advising community
to translate academic needs of incoming students and the
departments that serve them. The position has delegated authority
to represent Orientation and the department to the campus on
matters of new student transition & retention issues, student
development issues & peer training.POSITION INFORMATIONApply by
Date05/09/2024Salary Range$65,100.00/yr. - $116,700.00/yr.No. of
Positions 1Appointment TypeCareerPercentage of Time100%Shift
HoursManager will adviseLocationDavis, CAUnion
RepresentationNoBenefits EligibleYes
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Spending extended periods of time in
front of a computer terminal and typing on keyboard and sitting in
meetings.Walking tours of buildings and climbing stairs.Lifting and
carrying boxes of publications and equipment weighing up to 25
lbs.WORK ENVIRONMENT
Office area located near common space
with students, professional staff, visitor traffic and noise from
on-going meetings, telephone conversations, etc.Full time
position.Must be able to work occasional overtime, evenings and
varied lunch hours to meet operational needs.Work occasional
weekends and holidays.Work may include a hybrid schedule as well as
in and out-of-state travel.Work hours will vary with program
needs.Must be able to work flexible hours during the Orientation
programs. Restricted vacation during peak program times. WWork and
travel in extreme temperatures during Orientation program.The Smoke
and Tobacco Free Environment policy is intended to provide a
healthier, safer, and more productive work and learning environment
for the entire UC community. The University of California prohibits
smoking and tobacco use at all University owned or leased
properties, or facilities operated by UC staff or faculty. Smoking
and tobacco use are strictly prohibited in indoor and outdoor
spaces, parking lots, residential space, and University vehicles.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSMinimum Education/Experience:
Experience with career-level
(professional) development, coordination & implementation of large,
complex college events, including facilities, dining, technology &
fees for new students, in a non-profit environment, demonstrating
advanced knowledge of orientation/transition/retention in higher
education.Experience demonstrating advanced skills in critical
thinking, communication, analysis, problem-identification &
resolution, reasoning & management to anticipate, identify &
evaluate policy decisions, programs & personnel, using skills to
develop original ideas to solve problems.Experience and strong
skills in supervision, mentorship & leadership in university
management to hire, select, train, direct work, motivate, evaluate
& reward performance, influence attitudes and behaviors, ensure
accountability & otherwise discipline career and/or student
employees.Experience demonstrating effective project management
skills to identify, map & prioritize tasks & timelines effectively;
appropriately delegate; coach employees with projects; work under
pressure of governance, competing deadlines, meeting schedules &
fast-paced time constraints.Experience developing & facilitating
training on student development theories, advising & counseling
techniques, multicultural competencies, communicating complex data,
new student & family OTR programs, to diverse (faculty, students,
parents) audiences of various sizes.Experience demonstrating
interpersonal & diplomatic communication across departments &
settings (email, Zoom, chat) using various technologies to
positively & effectively interact with stakeholders, affect
partnerships, outcomes and customer service, navigating political
complexities of a large, research institution.Experience
demonstrating knowledge of risk assessment procedures along with
the ability to interpret, evaluate, communicate and mitigate risks
& consequences, policies & protocols.PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONSPreferred Education/Experience:
A Master's degree in college student
personnel, higher education administration or equivalent related
field & experience, including three or more years full-time
professional experience (post-Master's degree), working in a large
higher education, research institution, planning & coordinating
events for large (5K-10K+) student populations; includes hiring,
training, supervising large numbers of students.Experience applying
innovative solutions, developing recommendations and alternative
courses of actions to complex problems. Experience with long-term
planning and change management and knowledge of Student
Affairs/Life specialization, advising & mentoring competences,
leadership theory, & emerging research on university level OTR
and/or FYE programs & services.Experience with developing and
teaching college level course (unit bearing) curriculum and
trainings, including experience developing programmatic outcomes
with faculty, student affairs and/or administrative leadership;
cultivating and sustaining ongoing collaborative relationships to
achieve program & university goals.Experience employing effective
organizational, time management & budgetary skills to achieve
timely progress on multiple simultaneous complex projects,
distribute effort appropriately & maintain high level of
productivity, as well as demonstrate ethical stewardship of
students' money by monitoring/tracking expenses and making resource
recommendations.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSBackground CheckThis position
is a critical position and subject to a background check.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background
investigation including criminal history and identity
checks.Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and BelongingAt UC Davis, we're
solving life's most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier,
and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge
we take on and we don't just maintain - we improve. We recognize
that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization
means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and
our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the
most diverse minds, and you belong here. As you consider joining UC
Davis, please explore our , our and for research and education, and
our latest efforts to . The University of California, Davis is an
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.For
the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please
visit: . For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination
Policy, please visit: .
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