This position will envision, develop, and implement Mizzou’s new extended orientation program known as Tiger Camp for incoming undergraduate and transfer students. This role has a wide range of responsibilities ranging from program development, coordinating academic partnerships, overseeing student and volunteer hiring / training and development.
Essential Functions
Envision, develop, and implement Mizzou’s new extended orientation program known as Tiger Camp for incoming undergraduate and transfer students. The program will have a focus on connecting incoming students with the culture of Mizzou.
Collaborate, build, and cultivate relationships with Student Engagement staff and campus partners in Academic Affairs to create a cohesive program model that focuses on the first and second year experience to support retention and student success
Develop, implement, and enhance curriculum for programmatic and training components of Tiger camp and first and second year experience initiatives
Provide advising and oversight to student leaders charged with facilitating and implementing Tiger Camp
Serves as the primary point of contact for on-site support to Tiger Camp.
Interview, select, develop and advise the student executive board and the facilitation team for Tiger Camp.
Assist Assistant Director and Student Engagement team with the coordination and implementation of fall and winter Welcome Week activities
Assess and mitigate associated risk utilizing industry best practices, University policy, and input from University General Counsel
Effectively manage the operating budget for the program with particular focus on stewardship of the gift funds used to establish the program.
Partner with Student Affairs Marketing and Communications to develop a marketing plan to garner student interest and excitement for the program.
Develop learning outcomes and assessment strategies to determine the effectiveness of the program and necessary modifications.
Diversity Initiative
This position is responsible for developing an inclusive extended welcome experience for all incoming university students.
Salary
$48,900 – $88,730 per year, paid on a monthly basis.
Shift
Monday - Friday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
This position may require evening and weekend hours supporting activities and programs within the department. Occasionally division and campus projects may require additional hours outside of your normal schedule.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 3 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.
Preferred Qualifications
A Master's Degree in a student affairs related field.
Application Process
To apply visit https://hr.missouri.edu/job-openings and search for staff Job Opening ID 44088. Complete application, and upload the following: résumé, cover letter, and list of three professional references.
About University of Missouri-Columbia Student Affairs
The Division of Student Affairs is committed to designing exceptional out-of-classroom experiences to help Mizzou students succeed on campus and after graduation. The division houses the departments of the Dean of Students, Student Health & Well-Being, Recreation Services and Residential Life. Our priorities are student success, emotional well-being, diversity and inclusion, and healthy organization. Our work stands on the pillars of trust, compassion, stability, hope and growth.
