The Division of Student Life is responsible for the intellectual, social, and holistic development of Tufts students outside of the classroom and works closely with staff and faculty to create a unique and powerful experience for the entire student body. 

The Assistant Director Student Life, Orientation and Student Experience plays a key role in the design, development and implementation of new student orientation and first year programs which contribute to the mission of Tufts University and enhance campus life with an emphasis on civic engagement, restorative justice and anti-racist programming. The Assistant Director will handle the below duties:

• Hires and oversees student orientation coordinators and a graduate intern. 
• Advises and participates on orientation planning committees and collaborates with campus partners and student organizations to enhance orientation and first year programs.
• Oversees pre-orientation programs. 
• Collaborate with the Director on advising Fraternity and Sorority Life.

Basic Requirements:

• Knowledge and skills as typically acquired by a Bachelor’s degree and 2-3 years related work experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree required and at least 1 years of full-time work experience in orientation, new student programming, student activities or a related field preferred. Experience should be in role that directly oversaw or implemented orientation and/or 1^st year programs congruent to the job description.
• Strong skillset related to advising and supervising students
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Understanding of and commitment to issues of college student development
• Demonstrated leadership, advisory, organization, and management skills
• Experience developing or creating programs focused on diversity, equity and inclusion efforts

Special Work Schedule Requirements:

Tufts embraces a hybrid working model for all employees based on their schedule and duties. This position can be organized with a half remote and half in-person option, except during events or parts of the academic calendar that require this position to be fully in-person.

About Tufts University

This is Tufts. Tufts is a student-centered research university with a constellation of world-class schools encompassing undergraduate, graduate, professional, and lifelong learning programs. Across the university, students satisfy their intellectual curiosity, jump-start rewarding careers, and unlock bright, promising futures. Through rigorous academics, groundbreaking research, and a commitment to civic engagement and leadership, our community of students, faculty, and staff collaborate across four Massachusetts campuses to build a brighter world (Medford/Somerville, Grafton, Boston-Chinatown, and Boston-Fenway). Our employees light the way. Tufts develops innovative solutions for the most complex global challenges of our time through teaching, research, and an unparalleled investment in civic engagement. In administration and operations, in dining centers and in labs, every employee plays a role in our mission for a better, brighter world. At Tufts, the work you do matters. So do you. Enjoy flexible and remote opportunities, innovative benefits, and an inclusive, welcoming, collaborative culture that supports you. Develop your skills. Take classes. Advance your career. ...Do work that makes you proud in a community you love. All while taking great care of yourself and the people who matter most. We’re all in on creating an anti-racist culture of belonging. Across Tufts, we’ve deepened our commitment to making the university a truly inclusive place. Where every member of our community contributes and feels like they belong. Where diverse perspectives are seen as our strength, and great ideas are always heard. In offices, labs, classrooms, and beyond, we’re doing this work together, knowing it is the foundation of our mission to create a brighter world. An innovative university needs resourceful people who make things happen. Here, collaboration isn’t just a buzzword, colleagues actually care, and community means everything. Sound appealing? Come join us. Choose a campus and find the role that fits you. Tufts University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty and staff and fostering their success when hired. Members of underrepresented groups are welcome and strongly encouraged to apply. See the University’s Non-Discrimination statement and policy here https://oeo.tufts.edu/policies-procedures/non-discrimination/. If you are an applicant with a disability who is unable to use our online tools to search and apply for jobs, please contact us by calling the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) at 617-627-3298 or at oeo@tufts.edu. Applicants can learn more about requesting reasonable accommodations at https://oeo.tufts.edu/

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