Director of New Student Orientation

Working Title: Director of New Student Orientation

Classification Title: Administrator I

Posting Details

Priority Application Date (Posting will remain open until filled):Sunday November 2nd 2025 @ 11:55pm PT

Position Summary

The Director of New Student Orientation (Director) is responsible for university-wide direction of a comprehensive orientation program that serves approximately 10000 prospective students and 3300 guests annually. The Director is responsible for all facets of the program including staff selection training and supervision; program development and timelines; budget management; publication development; policy development; website development and maintenance; fundraising; and program evaluation and assessment. The Director collaborates with a variety of university constituents (e.g. academic departments student services and facilities) to ensure student needs are met. They work with campus stakeholders regarding implementation of campus and CSU-system orientation initiatives. The Director supervises two professional staff members and student employees. The Director is responsible for curriculum development and teaching the three-unit orientation leader training class (ID 197). This position requires extensive knowledge of university programs and services for students and the ability to maintain and develop effective working relationships with a wide range of administrators faculty staff students campus programs and public. This position works in a fast-paced deadline driven office that has a high level of student and public contact.

FLSA:Exempt (not eligible for overtime)

Anticipated Hiring Range:$5000 per month - $7500 per month

CSU Classification Salary Range:$4135 per month- $12288per month

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Salary Grade/Range:1

Recruitment Type:Regular/At-Will

Time Base:Full-Time

Work Hours:Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; evening and weekend hours dependent on departments needs

Department Information

New Student Orientation at Sacramento State is a comprehensive program designed to ensure a smooth transition for incoming students. It begins with the New Student Orientation where youll learn about academic requirements support services attend academic advising and register for your courses. Through our First Year Engagement program our Student Ambassadors will keep you informed about exciting campus happenings you wont want to miss including New Student and Family Convocation and Hornet Nest Fest events that kick off the fall semester. For more information visithttps:// & Experience

1. A minimum of five years of work experience in higher education or equivalent work experience.
2. Experience working in a multi-cultural environment and with college students and families/supporters from diverse backgrounds.
3. Experience in collaborative planning implementation and program evaluation.
4. Experience with cost analysis and budget development.
5. Experience in developing strategic plans.
6. Experience in supervising professional staff support staff and student assistants.

Knowledge Skills Abilities

1. Ability to utilize computer technology to assist in all phases of the work.
2. Demonstrated creativity initiative and innovation.
3. Ability to work effectively in a highly active growth oriented team environment.
4. Outstanding verbal written and interpersonal communications skills.
5. Knowledge of college student development theory.
6. Ability to collect analyze and evaluate data for program planning and evaluation.
7. Demonstrated customer service skills requiring high levels of diplomacy and professionalism.
8. Exceptional skills relating to team building consensus building program development marketing and organization.
9. Experience and proficiency with computer software such as Microsoft Office Suite and PeopleSoft.
10. Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents including faculty students staff and members of the community.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Ability to pass background check

PreferredQualifications

1. Masters degree in Higher Education Student Affairs Counseling or a related field.
2. Knowledge of and experience implementing best practices in enrollment management and student transition related fields.
3. Ability to research and interpret CSU policies.
4. Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships in a higher education setting.
5. Expert-level understanding of Sacramento State academic policies.
6. Ability to analyze and solve complex problems.
7. Proven high levels of self-direction organization creativity innovation and flexibility.

Documents Needed to Apply

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Failure to upload required documentation may result in disqualification.

Applicant will be asked to complete a supplemental questionnaire as part of the online application form.

About Sacramento State

Sacramento State is located in the heart of Californias capital city five miles from State Capitol. The lush 300-acre campus is situated along the American River close to numerous bike trails and other recreational areas. Sacramento also known as the Farm-to-Fork Capital is one of the most ethnically diverse and livable cities in the country with a population of half of a million. Sacramento State proudly serves as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and is recognized by the California Legislative Assembly as a Black-Serving Institution. The university enrolls around 31000 students from the Greater Sacramento Region throughout California across the nation and around the world. Our 1800 faculty and 1500 staff are committed to meeting our mission:

As Californias capital university we transform lives by preparing students to lead serve and succeed. Sacramento State will be a welcoming caring and inclusive leader in education innovation and engagement. As the regional hub of higher education Sacramento State is dedicated to learning and student success; teaching research scholarship and creative activity; justice diversity equity and inclusion; resource development and sustainability; dedicated community engagement and wellness and safety.

As evidenced by the values embedded in our Hornet Honor Code Sacramento State is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all faculty staff students and guests are welcome and valued. Our commitment is more than simply ensuring that our campus is free from bias and discrimination but is one devoted to celebrating many diverse identities life experiences and perspectives that enrich our community teaching and learning.

To learn more about why you should join the Hornet Family please visit the Why Sac State page.

Equal Employment Opportunity
California State University Sacramento is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion national origin age sex gender identity/expression sexual orientation pregnancy genetic information medical condition marital status veteran status or disability. Sacramento State hires only those individuals who are lawfully authorized to accept employment in the United States.

It is the policy of California State University Sacramento to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. If you need a disability related reasonable accommodation as part of the application and/or interviewing process visit University is committed to creating an education and working environment free from discrimination sexual harassment sexual violence domestic violence dating violence and stalking. For more information on mandatory training for new employees visit Clery Campus Safety ActNotification:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act the current Annual Security Report (ASR) is available for viewing at ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements emergency preparedness and evacuation information crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics ofCleryAct crimes for Sacramento State for the last three (3) calendar years. Paper copies are available upon request by emailing the Clery Director at .

Under the Clery Act this position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) depending upon the role on campus and/or job duties. If this position is identified by the Director of Clery Compliance as a CSA position you will be notified via email and will be assigned the appropriate training in CSU Learn.

Background Check Disclaimer

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with California State University Sacramento. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current California State University Sacramento employees who apply for the position.

COVID19 Vaccination Policy

Effective May 2023 per theCSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy it is strongly recommended that all California State University Sacramento employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age medical condition and other relevant indications.

Out of State Employment

Sacramento State University as part of the CSU system is a State of California Employer. As such the University requires all employees (up)on date of hire to reside in the State of California.

As of January 1 2022 theCSU Out-of-State Employment Policyprohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Eligibility Verification

Candidate must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. California State University Sacramento is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (ie. H-1-B Visa).

Note to Applicants:

Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview unless required by collective bargaining agreement.