[Spa-L] FW: New Position at East Tennessee State University

[Mather, Peter]

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From: ETSU Orientation [mailto:ORIENTATION at mail.etsu.edu] 
Sent: Friday, June 10, 2011 12:18 PM
To: Mather, Peter; cutrighm at ohio.edu
Subject: New Position at East Tennessee State University

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New position at East Tennessee State University:

Title: Director of First Year Programs

Department: Student Affairs

Job Summary/Basic Function:
Responsible to the Associate Dean of Students, the Director of First Year Programs directs the University Orientation program for incoming first year students and their families and the university's welcome week Preview program for incoming traditional age students. The Director is responsible for all aspects of the Orientation and Preview programs including: supervision of student Orientation and Preview leaders, chairing Orientation and Preview planning committees, budget management, development and maintenance of web/online orientation services and program evaluation. Additional responsibilities include managing the development and production of first-year student and parent publications, advising the Preview and Orientation Leaders Organization (POLO), and performing other related duties as assigned. As a key member of the Central Office staff, this individual serves on university and division committees related to student recruitment and retention. The Director serves as liaison with university deans and administrators, faculty and staff, alumni, students and campus constituents. The search committee is especially interested in candidates who through their education and experience will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the campus community

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to organize large scale, complex programs often involving the coordination of personnel from various departments within the university

Commitment to the mission/goals of ETSU and the Division of Student Affairs.

Knowledge of and experience with student activity programming.

Knowledge of and ability to apply student development theory.

Knowledge of principles and practices of organization administration

Knowledge of educational outcome assessment and program evaluation.

Knowledge of and experience with budget preparation and management.

Ability to work autonomously as well as with a team.

Ability and willingness to work flexible hours including nights and weekends.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Ability to lead and motivate students.

Ability to perform basic management skills.

Ability to organize and direct multiple activities simultaneously.

Ability to work with current technology effectively.

Sensitivity to the cultural needs of students.

A demonstrated personal and professional commitment to diversity and multiculturalism.

Minimum Qualifications:

Masters degree in higher education, counseling, management or related field required.
Three years experience in higher education programs, with graduate assistant experience considered.

Apply via the ETSU Human Resources Website.
https://jobs.etsu.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/Welcome_css.jsp



Jeff Howard

Associate Dean of Students
East Tennessee State University, Box 70725
Johnson City, Tennessee 37614
(423) 439-4210 Office     (423) 439-6454 Fax
howardjs at etsu.edu<mailto:howardjs at etsu.edu>

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GO BUCS!!!



Trey Robb



First Year Programs Assistant

The Division of Student Affairs

East Tennessee State University

(423) 439-8452

orientation at etsu.edu<mailto:orientation at etsu.edu>