Assistant Director, Transition Programs at University of Oklahoma in Norman, Oklahoma

Job Description:

New Student Programs goal is to ensure a seamless transition process for incoming students to the University of Oklahoma. In collaboration with departments across campus, New Student Programs welcomes students to the OU community and connects them to resources, provides opportunities to find community among their peers, and equips students with tools to be successful throughout their time on campus and beyond.

 About the Assistant Director for Transition Programs position:

Reporting to the Director of New Student Programs, the Assistant Director for Transition Programs is responsible for fostering a commitment to student success by actively developing, implementing, and maintain programs and services that enrich student learning, build and maintain a strong sense of community, and support the social and personal development of transfer students at the University of Oklahoma.

 The position provides leadership, program development, administration, and programming for Transition Programs. This includes the Transfer Leadership Class, transfer track for Camp Crimson, developing online orientation modules, implementing a peer mentor program, supporting transfer student organizations, and other new transfer-specific initiatives. This position also has a focus on transition for first-year students, specifically through Crimson Commitment and Class Council.

Additionally, this role will supervise the Transition Programs Coordinator (1.0 FTE) and a graduate assistant (0.5 FTE). Additional supervision may include two additional graduate assistants at peak times throughout the summer months. 

 Specific duties include: 

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  Fostering relationships with student, staff, faculty, and community partners.

  
  


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  Administrating and planning of student programs and services and their delivery.

  
  


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  Overseeing the overall administrative operations and delivery of student programs and services including supporting the planning and execution of transfer-specific components of Camp Crimson events, overseeing and managing the schedule for Transfer Leadership Class, and developing Transfer Programs schedule and events.

  
  


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  Assisting in selection of transfer scholarship award recipients.

  
  


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  Providing budgetary oversight for program area and supporting sponsorship efforts

  
  


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  Supervising program staff, including hiring, firing, training and evaluating performance.

  
  


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  Planning program development, conducting needs assessments and evaluating program effectiveness.

  
  


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  Preparing reports, training materials, and other program documentation, directives and communications.

  
  


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  Interpreting policies and procedures and resolving problems.

  
  


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  Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and University policies.

  
  


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  Making a variety of presentations and conducting workshops, seminars, classes, and other special programs for students.

  
  


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  Performing various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

  
  

Required Education: Bachelor's Degree in related field, AND: 

• 36 months in student programming, student services, or closely related experience.

Equivalency Substitution:  Will accept 48 months related experience in lieu of the Bachelor's Degree for a total of 84 months experience.

Skills:

• Effective verbal and written communication


• Composition and proofreading skills


• Computer skills, including proficiency in navigating and maintaining databases


• Detail oriented for accuracy of data and information


• Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects and deadlines


• Ability to communicate well and build rapport with students, faculty and staff


• Ability to read and interpret policy as well as State and Federal regulations

Certifications:

• None

Advertised Physical Requirements:

• Ability to bend, lift, stoop and carry.  


• Ability to engage in repetitive motions. 


•  Standard office environment.  


• Frequent exposure to pressure caused by deadlines and busy periods.


• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.

Supervision:

• Supervises Transition Programs Coordinator (1.0 FTE) and graduate assistant (0.5 FTE)

Departmental Preferences:

• Master's degree in student affairs, higher education, counseling, or related field and/or equivalent experience/training


• Experience with extended orientation programs (camps, welcome weeks, etc)


• Experience planning and executing large campus events

Departmental Preferences: 

• Knowledge of student development theory


• Thorough knowledge of undergraduate orientation and transition programs, specifically as it applies to transfer students


• Knowledge of or ability to learn university and department principles and procedures involved in risk management


• A high level of personal and professional integrity


• A commitment to and respect of the sensitivity of students' disabilities, health concerns, socioeconomic status, immigration and citizenship status


• Ability to prioritize, exercise initiative, and demonstrate sound judgment, while effectively executing numerous tasks in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment


• Skills in active listening, critical thinking, negotiation, problem solving, reasoning, organizing, written and verbal communication, and multitasking


• Supervisory skills such as hiring, training, and providing feedback to student staff


• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external constituencies


• Ability to present and facilitate workshops, programs, and events

Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy.  To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing.

Why You Belong at the University of Oklahoma: The University of Oklahoma fosters an inclusive culture of respect and civility, belonging, and access, which are essential to our collective pursuit of excellence and our determination to change lives. The unique talents, perspectives, and experiences of our community enrich the learning, and working environment at OU, inspiring us to harness our innovation, creativity, and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University of Oklahoma, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, admissions, employment, financial aid, housing, services in educational programs or activities, and health care services that the University operates or provides.

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