Director of Orientation and First Year Experience Denison University

• Opportunity to enhance and evolve established programs
• Deep collaboration with faculty and academic partners
• Lead and develop a dedicated team
• Chance to help build a new Sophomore Experience initiative

Another Sources clientDenison University is recruiting aDirector of Orientation and First-Year Experienceto join their team in Granville Ohio- located just 25 minutes from Columbus. This role plays a key part in shaping the studentexperience working closely with faculty and campus partners to support student transition engagement and success.

Heresa little aboutDenisonUniversityand the position they are recruiting for:

Denison University is a private liberal arts college known for its rigorous academicsstrong senseof community and commitment to developing the whole student. Located in Granville Ohiojust outside ColumbusDenison serves approximately 2400 students and is recognized for its residential campus experience personalized education and focus on preparing students for lives of purpose and leadership.

With an emphasis on intellectual curiosity global perspective and student engagement Denison fosters an environment where students are deeply connected to both academic and co-curricular experiences. The university continues to invest in student success initiatives that enhance belonging retention and overall student experience.

Your Impact

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity to shape how students experience their transition into collegeand beyond. As Director of Orientation and First-Year Experience you will lead the strategy design and execution of programs that set the foundation for student success at Denison.

This role sits at the center of student life and academic collaboration partnering across campus to create a cohesive and engaging experience for first-year and sophomore students.Youllhave the opportunity to influence retention belonging and student development through innovative programming data-informed decision-making and strong cross-campus partnerships.

What you will be doing:

• Lead the vision strategy and execution of comprehensive orientation programs for first-year and transfer students

• Design and implement a year-long First-Year Experience (FYE) program that supports academic success social integration and personal development

• Partner with faculty the Provosts Office and campus stakeholders to integrate academic and co-curricular experiences into orientation and FYE programming

• Create inclusive engaging programming that fosters belonging curiosity and community connection

• Oversee assessment strategies using data to evaluate program effectiveness and inform continuous improvement

• Manage program budgets timelines and overall operations for orientation and transition initiatives

• Supervise and develop staff and student leaders supporting orientation and FYE efforts

• Support sophomore student engagement initiatives to sustain momentum beyond the first year

• Participate in an on-call rotation and support key campus events including evenings and weekends as needed

What you will bring:

• Masters degree in Higher Education Student Affairs or a related field

• 5 years of professional experience in higher education or student affairs

• Understanding of the first-year experience within a residential liberal arts college environment

• Knowledge of best practices supporting student transition engagement and retention

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with students faculty staff and families

• Strong project management organizational and communication skills

• Experience supervising professional or student staff

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and execute complex programs

• Proficiencywith Microsoft Office and Google Workspace tools

Preferred Qualifications:

• 7 years of experience in higher education or student affairs

• Experience developing andfacilitatingworkshops or student programming

Whatsin it for you:

• Salary range: $88000 $93000; relocation support available

• Opportunity to shape the student experience at a highly regarded liberal arts institution

• Collaborative campus culture with strong cross-functional partnerships

• Access to a vibrant residential campus community and professional development opportunities

• To learn more about benefits please visit: Process:
  All applications must include a cover letter and contact information for at least three professional references at the time of submission. Applications received by May5th will receive full consideration.

  Equal Employment Opportunity:
  Denison University is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law

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