Assistant Director, Center for First-Generation Students (12091)

Texas Woman's University; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Pension plan

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Job summary

A University in Texas is seeking an Assistant Director for their Center for First-Generation Students. This role involves planning and implementing programs that support first-generation students, enhancing retention, and advising student organizations. The ideal candidate should have a Master’s degree in a relevant field and three years of experience. The position offers various benefits including medical insurance, tuition assistance, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Three years of related work experience with first-generation students.
• Regular and reliable attendance during scheduled days and work hours is essential.
• Regular and reliable attendance at the University during regular scheduled days and work hours.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate first-generation student programming and events.
• Advise the First-Gen Student Organization on activities.
• Enhance collaborations with various departments for retention initiatives.
• Coordinate publications and marketing for events pertaining to first-generation students.
• Engage TWU students related to first‑generation retention and success.
• Provide oversight as needed to student organizations within the Center for First‑Generation Students.
• Attend regional and national conferences on leadership, mentorship, or retention.
• Serve on university committees and represent the Center at events.
• Coordinate leadership and professional development with other departments/universities.
• Establish and maintain a safe environment for employees under charge.

Skills

Ability to plan and evaluate complex operations

Effective communication skills

Understanding of group development

Ability to coordinate multiple projects

Administrative guidance capability

Collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in higher education or related field

Job description

Assistant Director, Center for First-Generation Students

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Job Summary

The Assistant Director is responsible for supporting the development and implementation of first‑generation student programming, including Summer Bridge, Promise, and advising First‑Gen Ambassadors. This position plays a role in the planning and implementation of programming that builds community among first‑generation students in order to positively impact retention, persistence, and student success through degree completion. Work is performed under general supervision, and performance is based upon completion of assignments and results obtained. The performance evaluation is conducted through the performance evaluation system and in accordance with the University Policies & Procedures.

Organizational Relationships

Reports to: Executive Director, Center for First‑Generation Students

Supervises: May supervise Graduate Assistants and Student Assistants

Essential Duties

• Responsible for planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating first‑generation student programming, events, and projects aimed at improving student retention, including summer programs, First‑Generation Graduation Reception, and First‑Gen Pioneer Initiatives
• Advises the First‑Gen Student Organization in program development, implementation, and evaluation, including the organization of activities
• Enhances programs and collaborations with various offices and departments to plan and implement various retention, persistence, including relevant summer Bridge programs and Pioneer Promise programming
• Responsible for coordinating all publications and marketing of first‑generation student events/programs, brochures, flyers, social media, and other communication platforms as necessary
• Works with TWU’s student population as it relates to first‑generation college students, retention, persistence, and student success
• May serve as advisor to a variety of student organizations, including those within the Center for First‑Generation Students
• Attends regional and national conferences pertaining to leadership, mentorship, first‑generation, or retention/persistence
• Serves on various university committees
• Represents The Center for First‑Generation Students at activities and events
• Coordinates leadership and professional development with other departments and/or universities
• Establishes and maintains a safe environment for employees under charge

Additional Duties

• Performs other duties as requested

Education

Master’s degree in higher education, student development, counseling, or related field

Experience

Three years of related work experience with first‑generation students, advising students and/or student groups

Requirements

Regular and reliable attendance at the University during regular scheduled days and work hours is an essential function of this position

All employees share the responsibility of maintaining information security and privacy requirements within the university by adhering to Federal and State regulations, and TWU Policies & Procedures

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to plan, direct, and evaluate a complex operation, using human resources, time, funds, and other resources for the accomplishment of long‑term and short‑term goals of the institution
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of group development
• Ability to handle multiple projects and coordinate a large number of student volunteers
• Ability to respond to emergency situations in a timely and appropriate manner
• Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives, and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the public
• Ability to provide administrative guidance within area of responsibility, providing direct training and supervision as needed
• Ability to integrate resources, policies, and information for the determination of procedures, solutions, and other outcomes
• Ability to apply budgetary and fiscal planning techniques within financial constraints
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally, by phone, in person, and in writing
• Ability to use a personal computer and other office equipment, including university‑related software and email

Physical Demands

The physical demands described in the Essential Duties and below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. The employee may be required to travel. The employee is required to work occasional evenings and weekends

Work Environment

All employees are responsible for maintaining an environment that is free from discrimination, intimidation, harassment, including sexual harassment. Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment

Safety

TWU promotes a safe working environment. Employees are responsible for completing assigned tasks safely and efficiently, and supervisors are responsible for creating and maintaining a safe work environment. Employees must report any unsafe work conditions or practices, as well as any near‑miss incidents, to their supervisor and Risk Management. Supervisors and employees should ensure that injury/accident reports are submitted to the Office of Human Resources and Risk Management within 24 hours of the incident

Equal Opportunity

Texas Woman’s University, an AA/EEO employer, provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected category, class or characteristic

Employment Conditions

All offers of employment will be contingent on the candidate’s ability to provide documents which establish proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Positions at Texas Woman’s University deemed security-sensitive require background checks and verification of all academic credentials

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Pension plan
• Tuition assistance
• Disability insurance