<p>The Division of Student Affairs at Eastern Washington University (EWU) is pleased to announce a newly created leadership role focused on influencing positive student outcomes and increasing student success, persistence and retention through comprehensive first-year initiatives.</p> <p>The Senior Director position will be pivotal in shaping the strategic direction of Orientation and Family Programs, Welcome Week, the First Year Seminar and other programs. This is an exciting opportunity for an innovative leader passionate about shaping student transition programming and advancing the institution's mission centered on inclusive, equitable and transformative learning experiences, driving the pursuit of knowledge with affordable academic excellence and student success practices.</p> <p>The Senior Director of Eagles First Year will serve as the liaison between Student Affairs and Academic Affairs in the design and management of the first-year experience at EWU. This vital part of the student experience and onboarding will ensure retention and progression to the second year and beyond. This team member provides dedicated programming, structure, and direction to pivotal stages of student transition.</p> <p>The Senior Director of Eagles First Year serves as a member of the Student Affairs Thought Leadership Group (TLG) and reports to the Associate Vice President for Campus Life. The Senior Director is responsible for the development, planning and implementation of a high profile, dynamic, comprehensive student-centered first year experience program for new students and their families. The Senior Director designs, implements and coordinates university efforts aimed at strengthening the academic, personal and social success of undergraduate students and their families. This leader will leverage their work, and that of their team, to support and enhance student engagement and facilitate student persistence and success ultimately leading to increased student retention.</p> <p>The Senior Director collaborates with Student Affairs departments, a broad array of Academic Affairs administrative units including Admissions, Advising, Records and Registration, and academic college leadership to develop programs and services that provide students a seamless transition to the University and promote student engagement, success, and retention. The Senior Director supervises the Director of Orientation and Family Programs.</p> <p>The Senior Director will be responsible for using their experience, political acumen, and understanding of the organizational processes of the institution in leading the re-envisioning, development, implementation, and operation of a for-credit college success-focused first-year seminar designed to support first-year college students in their transition. The Senior Director will oversee curriculum development, instructor recruitment and training, and course delivery of the first-year seminar.</p> <p>EWU is committed to supporting and promoting a diverse workforce and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.</p> <p>The salary for this position is $80,631(minimum) up to $90,000. Where the hired candidate will begin within this range is dependent on education, experience, and skills. In addition to salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays per year and fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees and eligible family members, discounted EWU sports tickets, full access to our campus workout facilities at a minimum fee and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits/insurance/ .</p> <p>Eastern Washington University provides an inclusive, equitable, and transformative learning experience, driving the pursuit of knowledge with affordable academic excellence.</p>