Excel Campus Activities
Program Assistant Director of Transitional Programs
Excel Campus Activities, Arlington, Texas, United States, 76000
Program Assistant Director of Transitional Programs
Location: Arlington, TX
Position Status: Full-time
Salary $57,000 – $60,000 annually. Salary commensurate with qualifications.
Responsibilities
Assist and supervise development, maintenance, and coordination of transition and support programs for target populations including transfer students, first generation, off campus/online students, and other identified groups.
Create opportunities for new students to connect to campus through intentional outreach, mentoring opportunities, and education.
Assist in the development of collaborative programs with other campus departments and offices to provide comprehensive and holistic support for students.
Aid in development of strategic partnerships with key campus partners such as enrollment services, division of student success, and academic affairs.
Assist in development of department goals and outcomes and assessment measures to track program success.
Assist Director in writing departmental reports.
Co-supervise student leaders, peer mentors, and/or student employees within the Department of New Student & Family Transition Programs.
Direct supervision of Transition Programs Graduate Assistant and undergraduate Transition Support Liaisons.
Develop curriculum, instruction, training plans and program opportunities for Transition Support Initiatives and future leadership programs.
Manage marketing and communications for Transition Programs including newsletters, website updates, social media and graphic design.
Manage programming budget following campus fiscal policies and procedures.
Create and maintain standard operating procedures for assigned processes and procedures.
Represent Transition Programs on various campus committees and attend recruitment events.
Assist with day-to-day office operations for Transition Programs within the New Student Transition & Family Programs Department.
Perform other duties assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in higher education administration, student affairs, counseling, social work, or related field.
Two (2) years experience working with program development, and/or campus events implementation.
One (1) year of experience supervising undergraduate and or graduate student employees.
Industry knowledge and experience in any of the following: student transitions, admissions, advising, family programs and/or orientation in higher education.
Experience planning, implementing, and evaluating student programs and events.
Class ‘C’ Operator’s Driver’s License required. Provide current three-year driving record from current state of residence. Texas residents must obtain Texas Driver’s License within 30 days of entering Texas.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree.
Three (3) or more years of experience.
Experience working with new student programs, transfer students, first-generation students or targeted student success initiatives.
Two (2) years or more of supervision of student employees.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Team-oriented, fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Develop intentional, strategic student support programs.
Professional written and oral communication skills and presentation abilities.
Establish and maintain effective collaborative relationships with various campus departments.
Knowledge of student development theory, FERPA, core elements of successful programming, marketing and communications, fundraising strategies and social media techniques.
Professional assessment experience.
EEO Statement It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) 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, UTA 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. UTA 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.
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Salary $57,000 – $60,000 annually. Salary commensurate with qualifications.
Responsibilities
Assist and supervise development, maintenance, and coordination of transition and support programs for target populations including transfer students, first generation, off campus/online students, and other identified groups.
Create opportunities for new students to connect to campus through intentional outreach, mentoring opportunities, and education.
Assist in the development of collaborative programs with other campus departments and offices to provide comprehensive and holistic support for students.
Aid in development of strategic partnerships with key campus partners such as enrollment services, division of student success, and academic affairs.
Assist in development of department goals and outcomes and assessment measures to track program success.
Assist Director in writing departmental reports.
Co-supervise student leaders, peer mentors, and/or student employees within the Department of New Student & Family Transition Programs.
Direct supervision of Transition Programs Graduate Assistant and undergraduate Transition Support Liaisons.
Develop curriculum, instruction, training plans and program opportunities for Transition Support Initiatives and future leadership programs.
Manage marketing and communications for Transition Programs including newsletters, website updates, social media and graphic design.
Manage programming budget following campus fiscal policies and procedures.
Create and maintain standard operating procedures for assigned processes and procedures.
Represent Transition Programs on various campus committees and attend recruitment events.
Assist with day-to-day office operations for Transition Programs within the New Student Transition & Family Programs Department.
Perform other duties assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in higher education administration, student affairs, counseling, social work, or related field.
Two (2) years experience working with program development, and/or campus events implementation.
One (1) year of experience supervising undergraduate and or graduate student employees.
Industry knowledge and experience in any of the following: student transitions, admissions, advising, family programs and/or orientation in higher education.
Experience planning, implementing, and evaluating student programs and events.
Class ‘C’ Operator’s Driver’s License required. Provide current three-year driving record from current state of residence. Texas residents must obtain Texas Driver’s License within 30 days of entering Texas.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree.
Three (3) or more years of experience.
Experience working with new student programs, transfer students, first-generation students or targeted student success initiatives.
Two (2) years or more of supervision of student employees.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Team-oriented, fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Develop intentional, strategic student support programs.
Professional written and oral communication skills and presentation abilities.
Establish and maintain effective collaborative relationships with various campus departments.
Knowledge of student development theory, FERPA, core elements of successful programming, marketing and communications, fundraising strategies and social media techniques.
Professional assessment experience.
EEO Statement It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) 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, UTA 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. UTA 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.
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