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Assistant Director of First Year and Family Programs

Jackson State University

  • Jackson, MS
  • 2 days ago

    Highlights

    The Assistant Director of First Year and Family programs develops and manages outreach events, programs and services designed to facilitate the successful transition of new students into Jackson State University community, particularly through the first-year or transfer student experience. Programs include but are not limited to New Student Orientation (virtual and in-person), Annual Majors Fair, Academic Success Workshops, Tutoring Sessions, and bi-annual events promoting advising and course registration.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationJackson, MS

    Description

    Assistant Director of First Year and Family Programs

    Location

    JSU Main Campus, MS

    Job Type

    Full-Time

    Job Number

    202400419

    College/Division

    Title III

    Opening Date

    10/13/2026

    • Description
    • Benefits
    • Questions

    Description

    The Assistant Director of First Year and Family programs develops and manages outreach events, programs and services designed to facilitate the successful transition of new students into Jackson State University community, particularly through the first-year or transfer student experience.

    Programs include but are not limited to New Student Orientation (virtual and in-person), Annual Majors Fair, Academic Success Workshops, Tutoring Sessions, and bi-annual events promoting advising and course registration. As part of their duties, the assistant director may co-teach a UNIV 100 or UNIV 200 course.

    Typical Qualifications

    • Bachelors Degree required (masters degree preferred)
    • Experience working in higher education, student services, academic advising, counseling, or related student support environments.
    • Knowledge of academic support services, university policies and procedures, academic advising and student success and retention practices.
    • Experience presenting resources to students and families preferred.
    • Highly organized and experienced with coordinating events for students and families.
    • Excellent oral and written communication skills preferred, including knowledge of social media and email outreach tools.

    We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees, including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

    Part-time employees who work 20 hours or more per week are eligible for the complete benefits package.

    To learn more details, visit our benefits page.

    01

    Can you, if hired, provide proof of education?

    • Yes
    • No

    02

    Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?

    • High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
    • Associate degree
    • Bachelors degree
    • Masters degree
    • Specialist degree
    • Ph.D
    • G.E.D.
    • Juris Doctorate

    03

    Will you now or in the future require sponsorship to work in the United States?

    • Yes
    • No

    Required Question

    Employer Jackson State University (MS)

    Address 1400 John R. Lynch Street

    P.O. Box 17028

    Jackson, Mississippi, 39217

    Phone (601) 979-2015

    Website https://www.jsums.edu/humanresources/

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