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University of Texas at Arlington is hiring a Program Assistant Director, Transition Programs to help new students settle into campus life, with a focus on transfer students, first-generation students, and off-campus students. The role develops and runs transition programs and mentoring opportunities, supervises a graduate assistant, and leads student leaders and peer mentors within the university’s New Student, Transitions, and Family Programs office. It also oversees the program’s marketing and budget and helps with day-to-day office operations.

Highlights

Develop, expand, and coordinate transition programs for transfer, first-generation, and off-campus students, and create outreach, mentoring, and education opportunities that connect new students to campus.
Build curriculum, training plans, and program opportunities for the First-Generation Mentorship Program, the Transfer Student Association, and the First-Generation Student Organization.
Supervise a graduate assistant and mentor and lead student leaders, peer mentors, and student employees in the New Student, Transitions, and Family Programs office.
Form partnerships with Enrollment Services, the Division of Student Success, and Academic Affairs, and help set department goals and assessment measures that track program success.
Oversee marketing and communications for the programs, including newsletters, website updates, social media, and graphic design, in coordination with the Student Affairs marketing team.
Manage the programming budget under campus fiscal policies, write departmental reports, and maintain standard operating procedures.
Support student and family services, records management, and office administration, and occasionally drive a UTA vehicle to serve students at off-campus locations.
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, communications, or a related field plus three years of experience in program development, campus events, and student or family programs, or seven years of equivalent education and experience.
A valid Class C driver’s license and a current three-year driving record are required, and non-Texas residents must obtain a Texas license within 30 days of establishing residency.
Pay range of $55,400 to $57,000 per year, with a Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm schedule, about 10% travel, and occasional evening or weekend hours.

Program Assistant Director, Transition Programs Full Description

Salary

The annual salary for this position ranges from $55,400 to $57,000. The final offer will be commensurate with the candidate’s relevant experience and qualifications.

Documents Needed to Apply

Required:

Resume
Cover letter
References (minimum of three)

Purpose of Position

The Assistant Director for Transition Programs is responsible for helping develop programs designed to support the successful transition of new students. The role focuses on supporting transfer students, first-generation students, off-campus students, and other identified target populations. The Assistant Director is responsible for program implementation, leadership development, transition support initiatives, management and supervision, as well as assisting with daily office operations to support student success. This position is required to occasionally drive a UTA vehicle to serve students at off-campus locations.

Essential Functions

Assists and supervises the development, expansion, maintenance, and coordination of transition and support programs for target populations, including transfer students, first-generation students, off-campus students, and other identified groups.
Creates opportunities for new students to connect to campus through intentional outreach, mentoring opportunities, and education.
Assists in the development of collaborative programs with other campus departments and offices to provide comprehensive and holistic support for students.
Develops strategic partnerships with key campus partners such as Enrollment Services, the Division of Student Success, and Academic Affairs.
Assists in the development of department goals, outcomes, and assessment measures to track program success.
Assists the Program Director of First Year Experience in writing departmental reports.
Directly supervises a Graduate Assistant.
Serves as a mentor and lead for student leaders, peer mentors, and/or student employees within the New Student, Transitions, and Family Programs (NSTFP).
Develops curriculum, instruction, training plans, and program opportunities for Transition Support Initiatives and future leadership programs that include the First-Generation Mentorship Program, the Transfer Student Association, and the First-Generation Student Organization.
Oversees the marketing and communications for Transition Programs, including newsletters, website updates, social media, and graphic design.
Work collaboratively with the Division of Student Affairs Marketing and Communications team to develop a professional marketing and messaging plan.
Manages the programming budget, following campus fiscal policies and procedures.
Creates and maintains standard operating procedures for assigned processes and procedures.
Keeps abreast of current events as they pertain to students and their families.
Represents New Student, Transition, and Family Programs on various campus committees as assigned by their supervisor, at recruitment events, and in other activities sponsored by the University and Division of Student Affairs, as well as at professional development opportunities, including professional conferences.
Assists other NSTFP professional staff with day-to-day office operations, including but not limited to student and family support services, records management, and office administration, such as responding to emails and phone calls, assisting with walk-in visits from students, parents, and families, and performing other administrative responsibilities.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, communications, or related field, and three (3) years of experience working with program development, campus events, and planning, implementing, and evaluating student and/or parent and family programs; or seven (7) years of an equivalent combination of education and experience.
In addition, the selected applicant must possess a valid Class "C" Operator's Driver's License and provide a current three-year driving record from their state of residence.
Applicants who are not Texas residents must obtain a Texas Driver's License within 30 days of establishing residency in Texas.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree and three (3) years of experience.
Experience working with a wide range of student populations, new student programs, transfer students, first-generation students, or targeted student success initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of student transition programs, admissions, advising, family programs, and orientation in a higher education setting.
Ability to manage and coordinate strategic and effective student support programs.
Strong written and oral communication skills, including public speaking and presenting.
Ability to develop clear and accurate reports.
Ability to establish and maintain effective, collaborative working relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders.
Ability to contribute effectively as a team member in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and make sound decisions.
Knowledge of student development theory, the needs of students and families in transition, FERPA, and the core elements of successful programming.
Demonstrated record of successful program development and management.
Experience hiring, training, advising, and supervising college students.
Experience evaluating program effectiveness and reporting on results.

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday; 8:00am through 5:00pm

Working Conditions

May work around standard office conditions

10% Travel

Requires occasional evening or weekend hours

Benefits Information

Position is benefit eligible: Yes

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees at the University.

https://www.uta.edu/hr/employee-benefits

PreEmployment Background Check

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a pre employment background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

This position may have access to critical infrastructure as defined by Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code. If so, to be hired for and continue to be employed in this position you must maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure as set forth in Texas Executive Order GA 48. By assuming this position, and if you have access to critical infrastructure, you authorize the University to conduct routine background checks.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.

ADA Accommodations

The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email [email protected].

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