Assistant Director of International Orientation and Student Engagement
Company: University of the Pacific
Location: Stockton
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Primary Purpose Reporting to the Assistant Vice President,
Student Life ( AVP ), the Assistant Director of International
Orientation and Student Engagement leads the benchmarking research
on best practices in Orientation and Welcome Week ( WOW )
programming and presents solutions to leadership, provides support
in the planning, coordination, and implementation of the unit’s
programs, including weeks of welcome, student development and
leadership, student engagement, and orientation. The Assistant
Director is also responsible for oversight, development, and
evaluation of Orientation student staff. The Assistant Director of
International Orientation and Student Engagement is responsible for
planning and executing developmental programming and resources for
international students to promote their transition, persistence and
success. This position will create and develop leadership positions
for students to mentor and support international students as well
as build connections across campus to advance international student
support. Essential Functions Orientation Coordinates logistics for
Fall and Spring Orientation. Delivers high profile, forward facing
student transition and engagement programming in collaboration with
university stakeholders using appropriate office technologies and
student information systems. Manages and supervises student staff
including but not limited to: Scheduling, managing, and approval of
timesheets for student employees; On-boarding and training student
staff in accordance with Division and University policy; Evaluating
student staff and providing formative and summative feedback;
communicates concerns about performance in a timely manner.
Coordinates with Division staff to deliver the online and face to
face developmental education of students with modules and trainings
to ensure compliance with University, federal, and state
requirements including but not limited to alcohol and drug
prevention; Title IX education, use of University technologies, and
resources. Implement assessment on student engagement and
transition programs to ensure they effectively prepare students for
the progressive, diverse, intercultural learning environment of the
University. Disaggregate assessment data for reporting and future
programming purposes. Assists with the management and updating of
the unit’s internal and external communications such as social
media and websites. Supporting Living Learning Communities and
Student Engagement Coordinates the implementation and expansion of
living learning community programs within the residential system,
particularly the international living learning community.
Coordinates and implements the learning community assessment and
evaluation program, working directly with the Area Coordinators and
the Director of Residential Life. Establishes, measures, and
interprets outcomes related to learning community goals. Works
directly with Academic Affairs and Student Life departments to
refine existing programs and develop new programs. In coordination
with Area Coordinators, plan and implement Living Learning
Communities programs and field trips with the faculty and staff
working with the learning community programs to promote academic
success and community development for first year students.
Publishes a semester calendar of events for students, faculty and
staff working with the Living Learning Communities program.
Coordinates the annual recognition awards ceremony for the Living
Learning Communities program involving students, faculty and staff.
Coordinates the annual Living Learning Community Retreat. Works
collaboratively to promote Living Learning Community program with
printed publications, website, recruitment events and social media.
Supporting International Students Experiences Provides year-round
programming, communication, and events for International Students
to increase students’ sense of belonging and awareness of campus
resources. Plan and execute international orientation,
parent/family orientation, international-specific welcome weekend
activities, and year-long parent/family programming. Collaborates
with the Pacific Admissions team to be knowledgeable in the
recruitment and admission practices and processes in order to
assist potential and incoming internationals. Overlooks
International Connection Space and collaborates with the
International Living Learning Community within Residence Life &
Housing. Creates and develops leadership opportunities for students
to mentor and support incoming international students. Participates
in ongoing research and education on best practices in
international (and related student populations, e.g. veterans,
non-traditional) student success and shares this knowledge with the
Pacific campuses. Collaborates with departments to create identity
affinity groups for international students. Coordinates academic
and social support assistance programs for first year students.
Support the common book experience. Serves on various Student Life
and University committees. Performs other duties as assigned or
requested. This position serves as Campus Security Authority ( CSA
) as outlined by the Clery Act. CSAs have federally mandated
responsibilities to report crimes that are reported to them.
University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and
inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and
employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that
demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways
socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality,
socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty and
staff. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree completed upon the
first day of work. One (1) year of related experience planning and
executing events or programs. Preferred Qualifications Prior
experience working in student involvement and transition programs.
Conversational bilingual ability. Excellent verbal and written
communication skills. Solid organizational skills and proven
customer service skills. Demonstrated experience in advancing
social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse
backgrounds and cultures. Demonstrated experience in advancing
social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and
knowledge in their work. Work Schedule Work is primarily performed
in a standard office environment during standard business hours,
with weekend and after-hours required for department, division and
University events.
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