Director of Student Transition and Persistence

The University of Texas at Austin; United States; On-site; USD 95,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a Director of Student Transition and Persistence on the UT Main Campus. You will lead the development and implementation of our student transition and persistence programs, guiding students who pause or leave and assisting their return to full participation.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s in student affairs or related field with 8+ years in higher education administration, and possess strong leadership, collaboration with faculty, and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in student affairs administration, psychology, counseling or related field with 8+ years in higher education administration.
• Demonstrated organizational, administrative, listening and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build campus partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development and implementation of the student transition and persistence program for students who are stopping out or separated from the institution.
• Provide leadership to the unit and develop long term outcomes to indicate program success.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate three coordinators who provide student case management.
• Meet with and provide case management for students who are stopping out or separated from the institution to ensure they are connected to resources and have a successful transition back to the institution.
• Determine best practices for student transition and persistence programs and work with campus faculty, staff, and students to implement programs on campus.
• Assists with the development, interpretation, and implementation of policies related to the programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Master’s degree in student affairs administration, psychology, counseling or related field

Job description

Job Posting Title

Director of Student Transition and Persistence

Hiring Department

Student Enrollment and Support Services

Open To

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

FLSA Status

Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date

Immediately

Position Duration

Expected to Continue

Location

UT MAIN CAMPUS

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development and implementation of the student transition and persistence program for students who are stopping out or separated from the institution.
• Provide leadership to the unit and develop long term outcomes to indicate program success.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate three coordinators who provide student case management.
• Meet with and provide case management for students who are stopping out or separated from the institution to ensure they are connected to resources and have a successful transition back to the institution.
• Determine best practices for student transition and persistence programs and work with campus faculty, staff, and students to implement programs on campus.
• Assists with the development, interpretation, and implementation of policies related to the programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in student affairs administration, psychology, counseling or related field and 8 or more years of experience in higher education administration, residence life or other community agency relating to student development.
• Demonstrated organizational, administrative, listening and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work under stress, perform multiple tasks, and maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build campus partnerships.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

More than 8 years of experience counseling or working with college students, including the following – academic advising, student success programs. Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment regarding student problems, parental and faculty concerns.

Salary

$105,000

Working Conditions

May work around standard office conditions Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation Additional hours during peak periods as needed

Required Materials

Resume/CV 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Letter of interest

Employment Eligibility

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action.

The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following: E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Compliance

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and other reporting obligations. If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031. The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.

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