Manager, Orientation and First Year Experience

CyFair, TX

Employer:	Lone Star College
Category:	Other
Job Type:	Full Time
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Commitment to Mission This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential. Cultural Beliefs One LSC Student Focused Own It Foster Belonging Cultivate Community Choose Learning The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For®" is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions. Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories. Campus Marketing Statement Lone Star College-CyFair Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education. LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College. Located in suburban northwest Houston in the heart of the CyFair Community, the college provides a full range of offerings including unique programs in fire science technology, logistics management and sonography. Since opening our award winning campus in 2003, the college has experienced record growth and supports an exciting learning environment that brings together state-of-the-art technology and active, collaborative learning. Location address is 9191 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress, TX 77433. Job Description PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The Manager, Orientation and First Year Experience, develops and manages programs designed to facilitate the successful transition of new students into the Lone Star College community, particularly through transition programs such as New Student Orientation, Advisement and Registration, orientation for special student populations and continued first-year experience student retention efforts. The Manager, Orientation and First Year Experience develops and implements activities and services which orient new students to Lone Star College, supervises the operations of welcome center locations, recruits, selects, and trains student leader staff, and enforces institutional policy related to orientation and first year experience. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Develops and manages Orientation and FYE programs aimed at enhancing the academic and social integration of a variety of diverse population of first-year students. Implement initiatives that promote student engagement, learning, and personal development Manages campus welcome and assistance center locations. Develops professional development materials for staff and manages employee assigned duties and schedules Creates and foster an overall welcoming experience that expresses campus pride and a sense of belonging for diverse community that may include new students, continuing students, parents, families, community partners, and guests Works closely with Academic Advisors, Instructional leaders, Counselors, Tutors, Student Life, etc., to support first year experience activities that encourage retention and persistence of students. This includes targeting diverse student populations and programs, at-risk populations and low-persistence student groups within the first year, facilitating student workshops, effective communication via, phone, email, and utilization of virtual services Collaborates with campus stakeholders to identify strategies and provide recommendations to improve the effectiveness of programming Under the management of the Dean of Student Access and Director of Admissions and Records, creates and facilitates new student orientation and parent programs in collaboration with faculty, staff, and students. Facilitates an orientation committee that includes a variety of areas and divisions Oversees case management strategies in coordination with a variety of campus departments and leadership to ensure coordinated support for first-year students, focusing on individualized interventions that promote retention and success Collect, track, and analyze data to assess the impact and effectiveness of orientation and FYE efforts. Use data insights to inform program improvements and report outcomes to college leadership and stakeholders Hire, train, and supervise professional staff, support staff, and student workers involved in new student programs, orientation and Welcome desk. Provide leadership and professional development opportunities to build a strong team focused on student success Under the direction of the Director of Admissions and Records, monitors and reviews program budget and inventory, organizes small-and-large scale events, conducts facility reservations, and travels to satellite campuses for events and program updates Utilizes new technologies and media platforms to create detailed program/marketing information to communicate effectively with prospective first time in college students to help assist in reviewing admissions data, documents, holds, and guided steps to prepare students for campus visits Updates the campus website and data collection tools related to program evaluation and assessment Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Must be highly collaborative and aware of student admissions and degree requirements Superior oral and written communication skills Superior interpersonal skills Superior organizational management skills and event planning Experience supervising a team Proficiency with common office products software including Microsoft Office products Ability to work under pressure PHYSICAL ABILITIES: The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work. WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS: Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone, and other general office equipment Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience Salary Hiring salary range is $54,528-$62,707 Lone Star College provides a hiring salary range for all posted full-time non-faculty positions. Where your salary offer would fall in that range is determined by your related experience and education. Should you receive an offer of employment from Lone Star College, the resume submitted in the application process will be utilized to calculate your salary offer. The information outlined below will provide the Office of Human Resources everything needed to determine an accurate starting salary. Your resume should provide a complete picture of your work experience. The resume should include the following information for each position listed: Length of time (specific months and years) of employment If the position was full time or part time If the position was paid or unpaid Level of degree completed including date earned. Unofficial transcript for highest earned degree Additionally, any certifications listed as required or preferred in the Lone Star College job description should be included in the resume submitted. Benefits Marketing Statement By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment and excellent work/life balance. This includes a full comprehensive and competitive benefits package, a generous number of paid holidays and vacation days, wellness programs, tuition waiver, professional development opportunities and more. Special Instructions Go to the Job Search page, click on 'My Activities' at the top of the page. Under My Cover Letters and Attachments you will click on 'Add Attachment.' Please be sure to put the Job ID# in the title once you name your file for cover letters only, unless you attached your cover letter with your resume. If you are applying for an Instructional position (i.e. Faculty, Adjunct Faculty, Instructor), please ensure you include the following to be considered: Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Teaching Philosophy, and unofficial transcripts. You must limit your file name for any attachment to 40 characters or less. How to Apply ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY We will not accept application material received via fax, email, mail, or hand delivered. Postings for part-time and adjunct positions are active for the academic year. By selecting the option to receive notifications on your profile, you will begin receiving electronic communication regarding new opportunities with Lone Star College (LSC). If selected for an interview, a recruiter will contact you by phone, or email to schedule an interview. Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program, under which Lone Star College provides the federal government with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm that the employee is authorized to work in the United States. More information on the E-Verify program is available at www.dhs.gov/E-Verify . Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.

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Manager, Orientation and First Year Experience

CyFair, TX

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