Director, Orientation Programs

Months Per Year: 12 Work Model: Onsite Seattle University will be one of the most innovative and progressive Jesuit and Catholic universities in the world, educating with excellence at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels. We embrace an intersectional framework for defining diversity in its broadest sense, including differences in gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, generational history, culture, socioeconomic class, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, political perspectives, geographic origin and physical ability.

Seattle University strives to be a welcome, open and safe campus climate for all who learn, live and work at Seattle University. Seattle University's Core Competencies Effective Team Collaboration: Works harmoniously with others towards a common goal, leveraging individual strengths to achieve shared objectives. Emotionally Intelligent Communication: Engages in a skillful exchange of information, thoughts, and feelings, verbally and non-verbally. Ethics and Integrity: Demonstrates an unwavering commitment to honesty, professionalism, and alignment with our Jesuit mission in all actions and decisions.

Flexibility and Innovation: Embraces change, approaching problems with curiosity adaptability, and is committed to making a positive impact. Mindful Inclusion: Fosters mindful inclusion by consciously creating a workplace that celebrates differences, embraces cultural humility, and empowers uniqueness. Outcomes-Driven Orientation: Sets clear objectives, pursues excellence, and delivers measurable outcomes while upholding Jesuit Catholic values.

Job Description

Summary The Director of Orientation Programs serves as the institutional leader for visioning, strategic direction, and delivery of new student orientation and transition support initiatives for all incoming undergraduate first year and transfer students across the First Hill and South Lake Union campuses. This includes attention to support of traditionally underrepresented student populations and an expansive understanding of the unique onboarding needs of each school or college’s programs at both campus locations. The Director leads the university’s efforts to continuously strengthen and align the path from deposit to matriculation.

Position Description: The Director of Orientation Programs serves as the institutional leader for visioning, strategic direction, and delivery of new student orientation and transition support initiatives for all incoming undergraduate first year and transfer students across the First Hill and South Lake Union campuses. This includes attention to support of traditionally underrepresented student populations and an expansive understanding of the unique onboarding needs of each school or college’s programs at both campus locations. The Director leads the university’s efforts to continuously s trengthen and align the path from deposit to matriculation. The Director is expected to function in a…

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