Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title
Director, New Student Orientation
Work Location
Springfield Campus
Out-of-State Employment
Out-of-state employment is limited to Arkansas, Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., and subject to supervisor approval.
Department
New Student Orientation
HR Home Department
080120 ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT & SERVICES
Pay Grade
46
Proposed Salary
$90,000 - $100,000/annual
Sponsorship Information
Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.
Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees?
No, Position is available to all applicants.
Appointment Type
Full Time Regular
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Exempt
General Function
The Director, New Student Orientation provides leadership, vision, and oversight for the University's comprehensive new student onboarding experience. The Director is responsible for the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of orientation programs that support successful student transition, academic readiness, and engagement with the University.
Working within Enrollment Management, the Director plays a critical role in the transition from admission to enrollment by aligning orientation efforts with recruitment, admissions, advising, and student support services. The position collaborates broadly across the University to ensure a coordinated, student-centered onboarding experience that reflects institutional priorities and promotes student success.
The Director manages departmental operations, including supervision of professional staff, graduate assistants, and student employees, as well as oversight of a student-fee-supported budget. The Director fosters a culture of operational excellence, collaboration, and high-quality customer service in the delivery of orientation programs.
Description of Primary Duties
The Director, New Student Orientation provides leadership, vision, and oversight for the University's comprehensive new student onboarding experience. The Director is responsible for the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of orientation programs that support successful student transition, academic readiness, and engagement with the University.
Working within Enrollment Management, the Director plays a critical role in the transition from admission to enrollment by aligning orientation efforts with recruitment, admissions, advising, and student support services. The position collaborates broadly across the University to ensure a coordinated, student-centered onboarding experience that reflects institutional priorities and promotes student success.
The Director manages departmental operations, including supervision of professional staff, graduate assistants, and student employees, as well as oversight of a student-fee-supported budget. The Director fosters a culture of operational excellence, collaboration, and high-quality customer service in the delivery of orientation programs.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
Education:A bachelor's degree is required; a master's degree in higher education administration, student affairs, or a related field is preferred. An equivalent combination of years of experience and education may be considered for substitution of educational requirements.
Experience: At least five years of progressively responsible experience in student affairs, enrollment management, orientation programming, or a related area is required. At least two years experience supervising staff, managing complex programs or events, and collaborating across organizational units is required.
Skills: Strong organizational, leadership, and project management skills are required. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment is required. Strong verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities are required. Demonstrated problem-solving and crisis management skills are required. The ability to analyze information and support continuous improvement of programs and processes is preferred.
Other: The scope of the position requires evening and weekend work, particularly during peak orientation and onboarding periods.
Additional Qualifications
Link to Job Description
https://www.missouristate.edu/Human/JobDescriptions/1967.htm
Open Date
09/02/2026
Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)
Special Instructions to Applicants
The first date of consideration is September 23, 2026, and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Please attach unofficial transcripts to your application. Please note that documents that contain passwords, digital signatures, and other artifacts such as watermarks may not convert properly. If your document contains any of these items, please print and scan the document, then upload the scanned version to your application.
Official transcripts required at time of hire.
Posting Detail
Posting Number
20260231FTS
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/87966
