Program Assistant Director, Transition Programs

The University of Texas at Arlington; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

The University of Texas at Arlington is seeking an Assistant Director for Transition Programs to lead initiatives that support transfer, first-generation, and off-campus students. You will oversee program development, supervision of staff, and collaboration with campus partners to foster student success.

This role may involve off-campus outreach and occasional driving as needed. The position requires strong communication, planning, and evaluation skills, with emphasis on mentorship, curriculum

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• Three years of experience in program development and student services.
• Experience supervising staff and managing projects.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to support off-campus activities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development and coordination of transition programs for target populations.
• Create outreach, mentoring, and education opportunities for new students.
• Collaborate with campus departments to provide holistic support.
• Develop partnerships with Enrollment Services and Student Success divisions.
• Mentor graduate assistants and supervise student staff.
• Plan curricula, training, and leadership opportunities for NSTFP.

Skills

Program development

Staff supervision

Student advising

Budget management

Collaboration

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, communications, or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

• Experience in writing departmental reports.

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

Benefits Information

Position is benefit eligible: Yes

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