Associate Director of Student Involvement and Orientation

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, implementation, and assessment of Pre-Orientation, New Student Orientation, Transfer Orientation, and Welcome Week initiatives.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate Orientation Leaders, student employees, and graduate assistants.
• Advise undergraduate student leaders, campus organizations, and governance groups such as the Committee on Student Life (COSL) and the Sarah Lawrence Activities Council (SLAC).
• Coordinate major campus traditions and engagement events, including Family & Friends Weekend, Winter Carnival, and Senior Week.
• Support the daily operations of the Office of Student Involvement and Leadership (OSIL), including budget tracking and student organization administration.
• Participate in the Student Life secondary on-call rotation to respond to campus emergencies and student concerns.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in student affairs, student engagement, orientation, leadership development, or related higher education areas.
• Strong organizational, communication, and event management skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive and student-centered campus community.
• Availability for evening and weekend work, including participation in the on-call rotation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supervising graduate assistants or student leadership staff in a higher education setting.
• Familiarity with Anthology Engage/GryphonLink or similar student engagement platforms.
• Experience with leadership development curriculum design and assessment efforts.
• Familiarity with residential liberal arts college environments and live-in Student Life operations.

Benefits

• Anticipated annual salary range of $67,000–$72,000.
• A one-bedroom on-campus apartment, including utilities, is provided as part of this live-in position.

About the Company

Sarah Lawrence College is a premier liberal arts institution dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community through innovative teaching and learning.