Texas State University
Associate Director, New Student & Family Experiences
🇺🇸 San Marcos, TX
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $6,166 - $6,666 per Month
💻 Other
🗓️ July 24th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
Texas State University is hiring an Associate Director, New Student & Family Experiences. This role involves leading and coordinating programs and services that enhance student success, retention, and engagement, focusing on family programs, transfer student initiatives, digital onboarding, and departmental leadership.
Highlights
- Lead and coordinate family engagement and transfer student programs.
- Design and implement outreach, transition, and community-building initiatives.
- Oversee digital onboarding, Welcome Week, and spring kickoff events.
- Supervise a Senior Coordinator for Family Experiences and a Coordinator for Welcome Experiences.
- Collaborate with university departments to develop strategies promoting student retention and success.
- Manage budgets and develop family-focused development plans.
- Requires a Master's degree and at least three years of progressive experience in higher education focusing on transfer, orientation, retention, or student transition programming.
- Preferred five or more years of experience including supervision of full-time staff and involvement in transfer-specific initiatives.
- Monthly salary ranges from $6,166 to $6,666.
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, full-time employment with permanent funding.
Associate Director, New Student & Family Experiences Full Description
Associate Director, New Student & Family Experiences
Posting Number | 2025647
Posting/Functional Title | Associate Director, New Student & Family Experiences
University Pay Plan Title | Assoc Dir, New Student & Family Experiences
Location | San Marcos
Department | New Student & Family Experiences
Recruitment Type | Open Recruiting
Job Type | Full-Time
Funding Source | Permanent
Monthly Salary | $6,166 - $6,666
Job Category | Exempt
Required Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position. | Minimum of three years of progressive experience in higher education, with a focus on transfer, orientation, retention, or student transition programming. Experience supervising student staff. Demonstrated experience coordinating programs for college students. Strong organizational, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate across departments. Masters Degree required.
Preferred Qualifications | Five or more years of progressive experience in higher education, with a focus on transfer, orientation, retention, or student transition programming at a large, public university. Experience supervising at least one full-time employee. Experience implementing transition programs. Experience working with or leading transfer-specific initiatives .
Job Description | Responsible for providing leadership and coordination of programs and
services that promote student success, retention, and overall
engagement.
Job Duties | Parent and Family Programs (40%) Collaborate with the Director to set the vision and strategy for the university’s family experience offerings Serve as a liaison between the institution and families to support success, retention, and belonging. Assess family-specific needs and oversee appropriate outreach, programming, and engagement initiatives Design and implement initiatives that foster engagement and communication between families and the university community. Serve as the department lead for family-conscious programming. Develop and implement a development plan directed at parents and families. Develop and manage budgets for family programming initiatives.
Transfer Student Initiatives (30%) Collaborate with the Director to set the vision and strategy for the university’s transfer student experience. Serve as the department lead for transfer-conscious programming, ensuring initiatives are responsive to the unique needs of transfer students. Assess transfer-specific needs and design appropriate outreach, programming, and engagement initiatives. Strategically partner with enrollment management and co-enrollment partners to develop clear pathways and resources for students to successfully on-board Texas State. Lead coordination of transfer student appreciation initiatives and community-building programs.
Digital Onboarding and Transition (20%) Oversee the transition experience for all students including oversight for Welcome Week, Digital On-boarding, and spring kick off events. Design, oversee and update digital on-boarding annually to reflect current needs and goals, and ensure timely communication and completion of modules.
Administrative Leadership (10%) Supervise a Senior Coordinator for Family Experiences and a Coordinator for Welcome Experiences. Serve as a member of the departmental leadership team to assist in making comprehensive decisions that impact the new student and family experience.
Additional Information to Applicants |
Job Open Date | 07/23/2025
Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight) | 08/01/2025
Open Until Filled | No
Normal Work Days |
Normal Work Hours Start | 8:00AM
Normal Work Hours End | 5:00PM
Posting Notices |
Legal and Required Notices | Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.
Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.
Why Choose Texas State University? | Join the Texas State Bobcat team and experience a career that offers more than just a job—it’s a path to a brighter future. As a Texas State employee, you’ll enjoy:
Exceptional Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance with 100% premium coverage for employees and 50% for dependents, starting on your first day.
Generous Time Off: Enjoy vacation, holidays, sick leave, and more to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Wellness and Balance: Access a FREE wellness program, plus mother and family-friendly resources to support your personal well-being.
Professional Growth: Explore a wide range of training, development courses, certifications, and educational support programs.
Welcoming Campus: Become part of a vibrant Bobcat community with numerous social and professional networks. Tuition Benefits: Take advantage of tuition support for yourself and for your dependent children, making higher education more accessible for your family.
Retirement Security: Secure your future with TRS pension, retirement plans, and voluntary savings options with strong employer contributions.
At Texas State University, you’re not just an employee—you’re a valued member of a thriving and beautiful campus community. Start your journey with us today. https://www.hr.txst.edu/benefits.html
Quick Link | https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/53673
Posting/Functional Title | Associate Director, New Student & Family Experiences
University Pay Plan Title | Assoc Dir, New Student & Family Experiences
Location | San Marcos
Department | New Student & Family Experiences
Recruitment Type | Open Recruiting
Job Type | Full-Time
Funding Source | Permanent
Monthly Salary | $6,166 - $6,666
Job Category | Exempt
Required Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position. | Minimum of three years of progressive experience in higher education, with a focus on transfer, orientation, retention, or student transition programming. Experience supervising student staff. Demonstrated experience coordinating programs for college students. Strong organizational, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate across departments. Masters Degree required.
Preferred Qualifications | Five or more years of progressive experience in higher education, with a focus on transfer, orientation, retention, or student transition programming at a large, public university. Experience supervising at least one full-time employee. Experience implementing transition programs. Experience working with or leading transfer-specific initiatives .
Job Description | Responsible for providing leadership and coordination of programs and
services that promote student success, retention, and overall
engagement.
Job Duties | Parent and Family Programs (40%) Collaborate with the Director to set the vision and strategy for the university’s family experience offerings Serve as a liaison between the institution and families to support success, retention, and belonging. Assess family-specific needs and oversee appropriate outreach, programming, and engagement initiatives Design and implement initiatives that foster engagement and communication between families and the university community. Serve as the department lead for family-conscious programming. Develop and implement a development plan directed at parents and families. Develop and manage budgets for family programming initiatives.
Transfer Student Initiatives (30%) Collaborate with the Director to set the vision and strategy for the university’s transfer student experience. Serve as the department lead for transfer-conscious programming, ensuring initiatives are responsive to the unique needs of transfer students. Assess transfer-specific needs and design appropriate outreach, programming, and engagement initiatives. Strategically partner with enrollment management and co-enrollment partners to develop clear pathways and resources for students to successfully on-board Texas State. Lead coordination of transfer student appreciation initiatives and community-building programs.
Digital Onboarding and Transition (20%) Oversee the transition experience for all students including oversight for Welcome Week, Digital On-boarding, and spring kick off events. Design, oversee and update digital on-boarding annually to reflect current needs and goals, and ensure timely communication and completion of modules.
Administrative Leadership (10%) Supervise a Senior Coordinator for Family Experiences and a Coordinator for Welcome Experiences. Serve as a member of the departmental leadership team to assist in making comprehensive decisions that impact the new student and family experience.
Additional Information to Applicants |
Job Open Date | 07/23/2025
Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight) | 08/01/2025
Open Until Filled | No
Normal Work Days |
Normal Work Hours Start | 8:00AM
Normal Work Hours End | 5:00PM
Posting Notices |
Legal and Required Notices | Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.
Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.
Why Choose Texas State University? | Join the Texas State Bobcat team and experience a career that offers more than just a job—it’s a path to a brighter future. As a Texas State employee, you’ll enjoy:
Exceptional Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance with 100% premium coverage for employees and 50% for dependents, starting on your first day.
Generous Time Off: Enjoy vacation, holidays, sick leave, and more to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Wellness and Balance: Access a FREE wellness program, plus mother and family-friendly resources to support your personal well-being.
Professional Growth: Explore a wide range of training, development courses, certifications, and educational support programs.
Welcoming Campus: Become part of a vibrant Bobcat community with numerous social and professional networks. Tuition Benefits: Take advantage of tuition support for yourself and for your dependent children, making higher education more accessible for your family.
Retirement Security: Secure your future with TRS pension, retirement plans, and voluntary savings options with strong employer contributions.
At Texas State University, you’re not just an employee—you’re a valued member of a thriving and beautiful campus community. Start your journey with us today. https://www.hr.txst.edu/benefits.html
Quick Link | https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/53673
Applicant Document
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Optional Documents
- DD 214/DD1300
- Veteran's Preference
- Licensure
- Certifications
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How many years of experience do you possess coordinating programs for college students or within a college/university role?
- 0-3
- 3-4
- 4-5
- 5+
- * Do you have a Masters degree?
- Yes
- No
- * How many years of progressive experience in higher education, with a focus on transfer, orientation, retention, or student transition programming do you possess?
- 0-2
- 3-5
- 5+
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