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Assistant Director For Orientation, Leadership & Transition

Position Number: 6261743
Location: Lewisburg, PA
Position Type: Student Affairs and Services

Assistant Director For Orientation, Leadership & Transition

R0000001587
Elaine Langone Center (ELC)

Position Title:
Assistant Director for Orientation, Leadership & Transition

Position Type:
Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Categories:
Staff Exempt

Job Summary:
The Assistant Director will provide leadership and support for best practices within Orientation, Leadership and transition Programs.

Job Duties:
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:

Reports to the Assistant Dean for Orientation, Leadership and Transition Programs

WORK SETTING:

This is an on campus student facing position.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Student Success and Engagement: Directs and implements second-year experience programs and initiatives for sophomore and transfer students (e.g., speakers, workshops, community building events, traditions, cohort-based events) that align with OLT and Student Affairs learning goals and outcomes.
Leadership Development: Develops, directs and executes Bucknell Leadership programs for students throughout the year.
New Student Transition and Onboarding: Collaborates in planning and executing New Student Orientation for three tracks: first- year students, transfer students and parents and families.
Student Leadership Development and Support: Advise and provide year-round support to key student leader roles (e.g., NSLS chapter leaders, RADical Health Guides, Orientation Leaders and other peer leaders), assisting with selection, onboarding and ongoing training.
New Student Transition and Integration: Manages the creation and implementation and transition programming a spart of a 6-week fall Weeks of Welcome series.
Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement: Leads the planning and participates in advisory groups related to second-year experience and leadership programming involving campus stakeholders including but not limited to Academic Affairs, Admissions, Housing, Residential Education, Registrar, Center for Community Engaged Leadership, Learning and Research, Center for Access and Success, Alumni and Family Engagement, Equity and Inclusive Excellence, Financial Aid and Events Management.
Non Essential Functions: The job description's listed responsibilities and tasks are not exhaustive, additional non-essential tasks and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:
Required:

Education: Bachelor's Degree
Professional Work Experience: One or more years of experience

Preferred, but not required:

Education: Master's Degree
Professional Work Experience: Two or more years of experience.

Knowledge Areas and Skills:

Student Affairs
Orientation
Sophomore/Second Year Experience
Transfer Students
Leadership.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to climb stairs
Able to lift and carry up to 20lbs
Able to reach and stretch, stand and walk
Ability to work long hours and late nights

Job Exempt:
Yes
Salary Range:
44,600.00-55,750.00

The offer rate will be based on a review of the candidate's credentials compared to the qualifications of the position, internal equity, and our overall compensation philosophy.

This role is not budgeted for visa sponsorship at this time, all candidates must be authorized to work in the US at the time of submission of the application.

Advertised:
2025-05-19

Benefits:

Eligible full- and part-time employees are compensated beyond base salary through our total rewards package that includes (but is not limited to):

Flexible scheduling options determined by role;
Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options
An outstanding 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan (no contribution requirement for non-exempt positions)
Generous paid time off, including vacation and sick time, a community service day, and 19 paid holidays (including two full weeks off for Winter Break!)
Full-time and part-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for themselves. Additionally, full-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for their spouse/spousal equivalent and are eligible for various tuition programs for their children. Credit for full-time benefits eligible employment at other institutions of higher education will be applied to waiting periods.
A comprehensive employee wellness program including program incentives
A myriad of other benefits, including parental leave, an employee assistance program, fitness center membership, and the power of your Bucknell ID card

To learn more about Bucknell's benefits, click here! (*Eligibility criteria and waiting periods may apply.)

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
Bucknell is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community. We endeavor to enhance our capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings. We encourage all individuals to apply and do not discriminate in admissions, employment, educational programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.
E-VerifyBucknell University participates with the United States Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) E-Verify program. We will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.For additional information regarding Bucknell's E-Verify requirements, please contact the office of Talent, Culture & Human Resources (570) 577-1631 or email hr@bucknell.edu.E-Verify Posters (sharing the link to the posters, which are also attached)

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