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Coordinator, Family & Transfer Experiences

🇺🇸 San Marcos, Texas 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $4,017 - $4,369 per Month 💻 Other 🗓️ October 7th, 2026

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Texas State University is hiring a Coordinator, Family & Transfer Experiences to lead programming, engagement, and support for the parents and family members of students and for incoming and current transfer students. The coordinator hosts families and transfers through New Student Orientation and coordinates signature events such as Family Weekend. This role also stewards revenue and scholarship accounts for the New Student and Family Experiences department.

Highlights
  • Host an orientation experience for over 7,000 new families and 3,000 transfers through New Student Orientation.
  • Coordinate the annual Family Weekend and Spring Family Day for over 8,000 individuals.
  • Run Transfer Orientation and transfer-specific retention and transition programming across the academic year.
  • Develop print and electronic resources and support family communication through the Bobcat Family Portal, social media, and webpages.
  • Steward revenue accounts totaling over $200,000 and multiple endowed scholarships.
  • Administer scholarship programs and competitions that award over $25,000 to current students.
  • Prefer a master's degree in Higher Education Administration, Counseling, or a related field.
  • Hold a bachelor's degree and two years of post-bachelor's experience in student affairs, counseling, advising, or related work.
  • Bring experience in program development, assessment, public speaking, large scale programming, event planning, or project management.
  • Earn $4,017 to $4,369 a month, with 100% employee health premium coverage, tuition support, and a TRS pension.

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Posting Information
 Posting Information 
Posting Number  | 2027063
Posting/Functional Title  | Coordinator, Family & Transfer Experiences
University Pay Plan Title  | Student Development Specialist II
Location  | San Marcos
Department  | New Student & Family Experiences
Recruitment Type  | Open Recruiting
Job Type  | Full-Time
Funding Source  | Permanent
Monthly Salary  | $4,017.00-$4,369.00
Job Category  | Exempt
Required Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.  | Bachelors Degree Required. Minimum of two years’ experience in post-bachelor’s experience working in student affairs, counseling, advising, or related experience. Experience in program development, assessment, and public speaking. Experience with large scale programming, event planning or project management. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse constituencies both on and off campus. Strong written and interpersonal communication. Ability to hold and serve two distinct constituent populations with equal attentiveness and responsiveness based on the makeup of the Texas State population. Ability to create campus-wide relationships and foster strategic collaborations. Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously with professionalism and results orientation.
Preferred Qualifications  | Master’s or other advanced degree in Higher Education Administration, Counseling, or related field. Understanding of fundamental event planning practices. Understanding of the transition needs of both family member and new transfer student populations. Familiarity with transfer student success research, community college pipelines, and transfer-specific challenges. General student development theory, with application to family engagement and student transition programming. Program development and assessment. Budget management concepts.
Job Description  | The Coordinator of Family and Transfer Experiences leads, manages programming, engagement, and support initiatives for two distinct yet interconnected populations. Parents/family members of new and continuing students, incoming, current transfer students at Texas State University.
Job Duties  | Family Program Management: Support and host an educational and engaging experience for over 7,000 new families and 3,000 transfers through New Student Orientation. Coordinate annual Family Weekend and Spring Family Day experiences for over 8,000 individuals to connect families to the life of the university. Assist with the development and implementation of department-wide programs including New Student Orientation, Welcome week, and other new orientation, transition, and retention initiatives. Provide on-site supervision of designated events to oversee use of facilities, compliance with policies, hospitality, and assistance in problem resolution. 
Transfer Program Management: Coordinate and implement Transfer Orientation programming for incoming transfer students, in partnership with the Assistant Director and campus collaborators. Host and execute transfer-specific retention and transition programming across the academic year, informed by transfer student success research and institutional data. Serve as a programmatic point of contact for transfer student engagement, connecting students to resources, communities, and belonging opportunities. Provide on-site supervision of designated events to oversee use of facilities, compliance with policies, hospitality, and assistance in problem resolution.
Constituent Engagement Support communication and engagement with families through established communication channels including the Bobcat Family Portal, social media and webpages. Support project teams consisting of internal and external stakeholders to host an engaging weekend-long program of activities. Develop and execute print and electronic resources to serve families and transfer students.
Fiscal Management Steward revenue accounts totaling over $200,000 and multiple endowed scholarships. Administer scholarship programs and competitions to award over $25,000 of financial resources to current students.
Other Duties as AssignedCoordinate special projects and other duties as assigned by the Director of New Student and Family Experiences or designee.
Additional Information to Applicants  |
Job Open Date  | 10/05/2026
Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight)  | 10/26/2026
Open Until Filled  | No
Normal Work Days  | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
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.

In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete the Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States. Texas State University participates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon the successful verification of work authorization. Employees are required to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy the conditions of Form I9 at all times during their employment and the university makes no implicit or explicit promises to financially support visa or permanent residency applications.
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/58605
Applicant Document
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents
  1. DD 214/DD1300
  2. Veteran's Preference 
  3. Licensure
  4. Certifications
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. * Have you earned a Bachelors Degree from an accredited institution? 
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Have you planned and executed large scale programming, event planning, or project management? 
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * Do you hold a Master’s or advanced degree in Higher Education Administration, Counseling or related field? 
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * How many years of experience working with transfer specific students within community college pipelines and transfer specific challenges do you hold? 
    • 1-2
    • 3-4
    • 5+
  5. * How many years of post-bachelor experiences in student affairs, counseling, or advising do you currently hold? 
    • 0-1
    • 2-3
    • 4+

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