Associate Director of Orientation

Conway

Thursday, 21 May 2026

Coastal Carolina University is currently accepting applications for the following full-time position: Associate Director of Orientation in the Office of Orientation, Transition and Family Programs. How to Apply: Interested candidates may apply online at Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for three (3) professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. Required Qualifications: A Master’s Degree and experience in student services programs. Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in Higher/ Adult Education, College Student Personnel, Student Development, Organizational/ Educational Leadership or an equivalent degree program. Three (3) years of full-time professional experience working in higher education administrative work or related field. Experience supervising undergraduate/graduate students as well as an understanding of both their needs and their families. Duties include, but are not limited to: Orientation Programming & Logistics: Directly responsible for the planning promotion, implementation and assessment of all orientation programs. This includes collaboration with campus partners, developing and managing logistical scaffolding that implements existing and emerging technologies into the program, and utilization and distribution of marketing related to orientation programming. Student Leadership Development, Supervision & Scaffolding: Works with the Director to oversee the development and management to support and supervise the department’s student staff leadership development program. Oversees the Assistant Director in the hiring and management of student staff. Works with the department to distribute duties and responsibilities to the professional and student staff. Family Programming: Assists and supports new student and family transition programming as requested. This includes but is not limited to Family Weekend and the CCU Family Council. Communication, Collaboration & Customer Service: Maintains communication with campus partners in a way relevant to the program and develops communication with off-campus collaborators to support and enhance the program. Utilizes and integrates methods of communication among the department, student workers, and extensions of the program. Provides exceptional customer service to all constituents. Student Services Program Coordinator II (CB 70/61121831/ FTE-S 01146 P), full-time position with benefits. SC State Pay Grade: GEN 07. Salary range: $39,300.00 (minimum) – $53,100.00 (midpoint). Normal work hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings, weekends and holidays. Must be flexible to meet the special scheduling needs of the university. Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. Coastal Carolina University enrolls over 12,000 students from 48 states and 53 nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the baccalaureate and master’s degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services, a specialist degree in instructional technology, and PhD degrees in marine science: coastal and marine systems science and education sciences. The University provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, or because an employee or applicant for employment is an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, an Armed Forces service medal veteran, a recently separated veteran, or an active-duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, or other “protected veteran,” as defined by law. Coastal Carolina University is an EO/ AA employer. Required Qualifications A Master’s Degree and experience in student services programs. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in Higher/ Adult Education, College Student Personnel, Student Development, Organizational/ Educational Leadership or an equivalent degree program. Three (3) years of full-time professional experience working in higher education administrative work or related field. Experience supervising undergraduate/graduate students as well as an understanding of both their needs and their families. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Strong interpersonal, presentation and communication skills. Demonstrated commitment and successful experience working with people from diverse backgrounds. Proficiency in technology and programs including but not limited to Microsoft Office, social media platforms, websites, multi media technology. Ability to work independently, prioritize deadlines, maintain accuracy, and pay attention to detail. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings, weekends and holidays. Posting Detail Information Posting Number FTE-S 01146 P Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 07/31/2026 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 05/20/2026 Job Close Date 07/04/2026 Open Until Filled No

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