Associate Director, New Student and Family Programs

Duke University:

 

Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America’s leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries.

 

Positional Summary

The Associate Director for New Student and Family Programs (NSFP) provides vital leadership in Duke’s support of both new students and families. To support incoming students, the Associate Director will advise a team of paid student leaders in the design, implementation, and execution of Experiential Orientation, a signature program of QuadEx; contribute to year-long efforts to welcome new-to-Duke students; and work across the campus to build partnerships to support new students. Additionally, the Associate Director will lead the office’s student leadership efforts, including advising the Orientation Co-Chairs and Logistics Committee, organizing student leader recruitment, and designing student leader training.

 

Key Position Duties

Advisement – 35% of Effort

• Advise up to 7 Experiential Orientation projects, including guiding student leaders in the design, implementation, and execution of Orientation Week.     
• Advise two student Orientation Co-Chairs who guide the overall structure of the Orientation Board.   
• Advise Logistics Committee who supports all Experiential Orientation Projects and Orientation at large. 
• Support the ongoing development of student leaders as they learn project management, lead a team of peers, and execute a highly logistical program.

 

Program Planning - 30% of Effort

• Design the year-long student leadership experience within New Student and Family Programs, including recruitment and training for 54 Orientation Board members and 300+ Orientation Leaders.
• Advance orientation planning through the synchronization of Experiential Orientation Projects year-round.                 
• Represent New Student and Family Programs in campuswide efforts to support student leadership throughout the academic year.

 

Administrative Responsibilities - 20% of Effort

• Supervise one full-time staff member and one graduate student through their ongoing professional development, goal setting and effectiveness, and work/life balance.

 

Constituent Outreach – 10% of Effort

• Design and conduct training sessions for students, faculty, and staff related to the matriculation process for new students.
• Serve on rotation to support and respond to the general questions from students, families, campus partners, and other stakeholders.
• Represent the New Student and Family Programs office on select departmental and divisional committees as well as at national conferences and professional meetings.

 

Other- 5% of Effort

• The Office of New Student and Family Programs is a hub of innovation and serves as an essential office within QuadEx. As such, there may be other opportunities to support Duke’s campuswide commitment to belonging, engagement, and well-being.
• Perform related duties as assigned or required to meet departmental, Division, and University goals and objectives, as assigned by their Supervisor, Director, or respective designees.

 

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative outline of the type of responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as all-encompassing or as a declaration of all specific duties and responsibilities of this position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this descr