What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Director of Orientation position at Inside Higher Ed?
Classification Title
Student Services Program Coordinator II
Classification Code
CB70
Pay Grade
GEN07
Subject To Drug/Alcohol Testing Guidelines
No
Subject To Credit Check
No
Internal Title
Associate Director of Orientation
Department
Orientation, Transition and Family Programs
Position Type
PCLS - Slotted Classified
Full Or Part Time
Full-Time
Basis
12 mo.
Hours Per Week
37.5 hours per week
Normal Work Schedule
M-Th 8am-5pm /F 8am-12:30pm with frequent outside hours as well during high programming times & extended hours
Job Details
Associate Director of Orientation
Coastal Carolina University is currently accepting applications for the following full-time position: Associate Director of Orientation in the Office of Orientation, Transition and Family Programs.
How to Apply: Interested candidates may apply online athttps://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/121768. Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for three (3) professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.
Required Qualifications: A Master’s Degree and experience in student services programs.
Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in Higher/Adult Education, College Student Personnel, Student Development, Organizational/Educational Leadership or an equivalent degree program. Three (3) years of full-time professional experience working in higher education administrative work or related field. Experience supervising undergraduate/graduate students as well as an understanding of both their needs and their families.
Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To
Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. Coastal Carolina University enrolls over 12,000 students from 48 states and 53 nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the baccalaureate and master’s degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services, a specialist degree in instructional technology, and PhD degrees in marine science: coastal and marine systems science and education sciences.
The University provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, or because an employee or applicant for employment is an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, an Armed Forces service medal veteran, a recently separated veteran, or an active-duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, or other “protected veteran,” as defined by law.Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.
Required Qualifications
A Master’s Degree and experience in student services programs.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Higher/Adult Education, College Student Personnel, Student Development, Organizational/Educational Leadership or an equivalent degree program. Three (3) years of full-time professional experience working in higher education administrative work or related field. Experience supervising undergraduate/graduate students as well as an understanding of both their needs and their families.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Strong interpersonal, presentation and communication skills. Demonstrated commitment and successful experience working with people from diverse backgrounds. Proficiency in technology and programs including but not limited to Microsoft Office, social media platforms, websites, multi media technology. Ability to work independently, prioritize deadlines, maintain accuracy, and pay attention to detail. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings, weekends and holidays.
Posting Number
FTE-S01146P
Number Of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
07/31/2026
Job Open Date
05/20/2026
Job Close Date
07/04/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Quicklink For Posting
https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/121768
Student Services Program Coordinator II
Classification Code
CB70
Pay Grade
GEN07
Subject To Drug/Alcohol Testing Guidelines
No
Subject To Credit Check
No
Internal Title
Associate Director of Orientation
Department
Orientation, Transition and Family Programs
Position Type
PCLS - Slotted Classified
Full Or Part Time
Full-Time
Basis
12 mo.
Hours Per Week
37.5 hours per week
Normal Work Schedule
M-Th 8am-5pm /F 8am-12:30pm with frequent outside hours as well during high programming times & extended hours
Job Details
Associate Director of Orientation
Coastal Carolina University is currently accepting applications for the following full-time position: Associate Director of Orientation in the Office of Orientation, Transition and Family Programs.
How to Apply: Interested candidates may apply online athttps://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/121768. Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for three (3) professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.
Required Qualifications: A Master’s Degree and experience in student services programs.
Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in Higher/Adult Education, College Student Personnel, Student Development, Organizational/Educational Leadership or an equivalent degree program. Three (3) years of full-time professional experience working in higher education administrative work or related field. Experience supervising undergraduate/graduate students as well as an understanding of both their needs and their families.
Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To
- Orientation Programming & Logistics: Directly responsible for the planning promotion, implementation and assessment of all orientation programs. This includes collaboration with campus partners, developing and managing logistical scaffolding that implements existing and emerging technologies into the program, and utilization and distribution of marketing related to orientation programming.
- Student Leadership Development, Supervision & Scaffolding: Works with the Director to oversee the development and management to support and supervise the department’s student staff leadership development program. Oversees the Assistant Director in the hiring and management of student staff. Works with the department to distribute duties and responsibilities to the professional and student staff.
- Family Programming: Assists and supports new student and family transition programming as requested. This includes but is not limited to Family Weekend and the CCU Family Council.
- Communication, Collaboration & Customer Service: Maintains communication with campus partners in a way relevant to the program and develops communication with off-campus collaborators to support and enhance the program. Utilizes and integrates methods of communication among the department, student workers, and extensions of the program. Provides exceptional customer service to all constituents.
Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. Coastal Carolina University enrolls over 12,000 students from 48 states and 53 nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the baccalaureate and master’s degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services, a specialist degree in instructional technology, and PhD degrees in marine science: coastal and marine systems science and education sciences.
The University provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, or because an employee or applicant for employment is an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, an Armed Forces service medal veteran, a recently separated veteran, or an active-duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, or other “protected veteran,” as defined by law.Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.
Required Qualifications
A Master’s Degree and experience in student services programs.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Higher/Adult Education, College Student Personnel, Student Development, Organizational/Educational Leadership or an equivalent degree program. Three (3) years of full-time professional experience working in higher education administrative work or related field. Experience supervising undergraduate/graduate students as well as an understanding of both their needs and their families.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Strong interpersonal, presentation and communication skills. Demonstrated commitment and successful experience working with people from diverse backgrounds. Proficiency in technology and programs including but not limited to Microsoft Office, social media platforms, websites, multi media technology. Ability to work independently, prioritize deadlines, maintain accuracy, and pay attention to detail. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings, weekends and holidays.
Posting Number
FTE-S01146P
Number Of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
07/31/2026
Job Open Date
05/20/2026
Job Close Date
07/04/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Quicklink For Posting
https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/121768
Salary : $39,300