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Associate Director of Transition

University of Maryland College Park · Director · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$25k-$30kDetected 12 days ago

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About the role

Job Description Summary The Associate Director of Student Transition will direct all transition efforts in the Office of Student Orientation and Transition.
The Associate Director will oversee the transition efforts for first year students, transfer students, Terp families and supporters, and other populations as needed.

The Associate Director will also manage and design the curriculum for all transition courses including UNIV100, UNIV362 and leadership development courses for our Teaching Assistant program including EDCP498T and EDUC388U.
Oversee the course scheduling process for UNIV100/101 and collaborate with the academic college coordinators to make adjustments to the schedule of classes
Design and implement training and development opportunities for new and returning UNIV100/101 instructors
Develop and implement an assessment strategy for transition courses including UNIV100/101 and UNIV362
Create, implement and facilitate programs that address the transitional needs of transfer and sophomore students at the University of Maryland.
Establish and implement a communication plan that seeks to connect new students to campus resources in the first six weeks of the semester
Design and implement the curriculum for EDCP498T and EDUC388U, the training and leadership development courses for the UNIV100 Teaching Assistants
Develops and maintains key partnerships with campus stakeholders
Participates in developing data-driven decisions and long term strategic planning for the Office of New Student Orientation and Transition.

Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards.
Must have the ability to lift up to 10 pounds and carry parcels, packages and other items
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Three (3) years of experience supervising or managing professional staff.
Physical Demands: Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards.

Strong background and expertise in working closely with university students.
Solid experience and skillset in orientation, transition, & retention work, project management, and curriculum and program development.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, diverse environment.
Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation).
Wide-ranging interests and expertise across the disciplinary spectrum.
Ability to multitask.
Required Application Materials: Resume, Cover Letter, Three (3) professional references
Best Consideration Date: July 23, 2026

Develop and implement new programming consistent with the scope, goals and vision of the Office of Student Orientation and Transition
Review and revise the flexible syllabus along with other instruction materials used by instructors for UNIV100/101
Benefits Summary
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The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization.

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