The Office of Student Engagement is part of the Student Development team in the Division of Student Affairs at Alfred State College. It is composed of a dedicated, student-focused group of professionals, creating an environment of student support and development. The Office of Student Engagement oversees the following areas:

Student Union and Events Management
Club & Organizational Support and Development
Greek Life
New Student Orientation & Parent Programming
Recreation & Club Sports
Performing Arts

We provide opportunities for learning, skill development, supportive services, and personal connections that foster successful and balanced life experiences for the students of Alfred State College and our community.

Under the direction of the Director of Student Engagement, the Assistant Director of First Year Engagement (ADFYE) will play an integral role in the leadership of the department, focusing on the development, facilitation, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive Orientation Program. Additionally, the ADFYE will help to lead the developmental experience the first year students receive in the Residence Halls on campus.

Responsibilities:

Facilitation of Spring and Fall Orientation programs
Oversight of hiring, training, and management of First Year Orientation Leaders
Facilitation of Week of Welcome
Co-Chair First Year Residential Engagement Committee
Oversight of First Year Residential Engagement Programmers
Parent and Family support, communication, and programming

Supervision:

This position directly oversees the supervision of:

12-16 Orientation Leaders over the summer
6 First Year Programmers throughout the Academic Year

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This is a full-time, 12 month position. Masters' Degree in College Student Personnel, Higher Education Administration, Counseling in Education or related field is required. Experience in the following is critical to the position: prior Student Activities experience; skills in program development, leadership training, late night event programming and multicultural issues; experience with advising students and student organizations;

Alfred State College hereby advises students, parents, employees, and the general public that it offers employment and educational opportunities, including career and technical educational opportunities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, familial status, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction. Employees, students, applicants, or other members of the college community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

Alfred State policy is in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination and harassment. These laws include the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as Amended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972, and the New York State Human Rights Law. These laws prohibit discrimination and
harassment, including sexual harassment and sexual violence.

Grievance procedures are available to interested persons by contacting either of the compliance officers/coordinators listed below. Inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and other laws, regulations, and policies prohibiting discrimination may be directed to:

Matthew Ryan
Chief Diversity Officer and Title IX Coordinator
Alfred State College
10 Upper College Drive
Alfred, NY 14802
ryanmj@alfredstate.edu
Phone 607-587-4076

All applicants are subject to a criminal, employment, and educational background check.