The University of Scranton is a broadly regional institution of more than 5,000 undergraduate and graduate students located in northeastern Pennsylvania near the Pocono Mountains. Recognized nationally for the quality of its education, Scranton is one of 28 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States. It is committed to providing liberal arts education and strong professional and pre-professional programs in the context of Ignatian educational principles, especially the care and development of the whole person. Drawing on the strengths that have made it a recognized leader in the Northeast (ranked 9th among the 165 master's universities in the north by U.S. News & World Report), Scranton is committed to a culture of scholarship and excellence and is moving into the front ranks of America's comprehensive universities.

The Assistant Director of Student Activities and Orientation will work in three separate functional areas; programming, leadership development, and orientation.  The role of the Assistant Director is to assist the Director in the planning and implementation of a diverse program of activities and programs that emphasizes student growth and development.  This is accomplished through the advisement of The University of Scranton Programming Board (USPB) weekend and series programming, development and coordination of student leadership initiatives, and planning and development of a comprehensive undergraduate orientation program for first-year and transfer students. The minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree in student affairs, higher education or related human development field. In addition, a minimum of two years of post master’s experience in student affairs area is required with preference given for experience in student activities, orientation, and/or leadership development in higher educations.  The ability to work non-traditional hours (nights, weekends, and holidays) is essential.

A letter of application indicating the position of interest, a current resume and the name, address, and telephone numbers of three professional references should be sent to Employment Manager, The University of Scranton, Scranton, PA 18510.  Review of applications will start immediately and continue until the position is filled.

The University of Scranton is, by tradition and choice, a Catholic and Jesuit university. The successful candidates will have an understanding of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit education. The University’s mission statement may be found at www.scranton.edu/mission. The University is committed to developing a diverse faculty, staff, and student body and to modeling an inclusive campus community which values the expression of differences in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development and institutional success. In keeping with this commitment, the University welcomes applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds.

The University of Scranton is an EOE/Affirmative Action Employer/Educator.

Veterans, minority persons, women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.