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The Residence Hall Director (RHD) for Orientation supports the Office for New Student and Family Programs (NSFP) in delivering New Student Orientation and Parent & Family Orientation programs for incoming students and their families. This position works part-time during the spring semester and transitions to full-time from late May through early July. The RHD collaborates with professional and student staff to plan, implement, and assess Orientation programming that aligns with departmental learning outcomes.

The position contributes to hiring, training, logistics, program delivery, and participant support, and includes serving as the overnight on-call professional during June Orientation sessions. Two tracks exist within this role: a Parent & Family focus and a Logistics focus.

Specific Role Track Assignments

(One of the following is assigned based on applicant preference and program need.)

Parent & Family Track

• Serve as primary liaison for Parent & Family Orientation.

• Prepare and break down Parent & Family sessions and reception spaces.

• Introduce and moderate departmental and student panels.

• Engage with families during key events such as “Become the Roar.”

Logistics Track

• Oversee logistics for Orientation sessions including space setup, materials, and supplies.

• Manage inventory and coordinate additional supply needs.

• Supervise student check-in and check-out processes.

• Act as primary contact for student activities at Hamel Recreation Center.

• Organize and compile student attendance materials for each session.

Duties/Responsibilities

Orientation Planning & Coordination (40%)

• Assist with the design, coordination, and execution of New Student Orientation and Parent & Family Orientation programs.

• Participate in weekly meetings with NSFP leadership and staff.

• Contribute to special projects such as survey data collection and analysis, workshop planning, program development, and social media content creation.

• Support refinement of program logistics to ensure smooth day-of operations.

 

Student Staff Hiring, Training & Supervision (30%)

• Participate in the selection and hiring of Orientation Leaders.

• Lead and facilitate training sessions for Orientation Leaders during the summer.

• Provide ongoing guidance and support to student staff throughout Orientation programming.

Participant & Family Support (15%)

• Respond to student and family questions via phone, email, and in-person interactions.

• Update and maintain student and family registrations.

• Engage with participants during Orientation sessions and events.

On-Call and Operational Support (15%)

• Serve as the overnight on-call professional during June Orientation sessions.

• Troubleshoot operational issues and collaborate with administrative staff to address needs.

Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience working with college students in a programmatic, advising, residence life, or student leaders

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to plan and facilitate engaging programming for students and families.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently and efficiently.

• Knowledge of student development principles and common transition challenges for new students.

• Ability to advise, train, and support student staff.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice.

• Ability to work collaboratively with professional and student staff.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to work evening and weekend hours as needed.

• Availability to serve in an overnight on-call rotation during Orientation sessions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience designing or implementing Orientation or transition programming.

• Experience supporting parent and family engagement initiatives.

• Prior supervision or training of student leaders.

• Experience working in a higher education or student affairs setting.

Applicant Instructions

Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the Resume/Cover Letter section of your application:

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter

Compensation Pay Range:

$22.00 / Hour

The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources

Location:

Durham

Salary Grade:

Adjunct Hourly Staff 00