Strategic Director, First-Year Experience & Transitions

Texas Lutheran University; Seguin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Lutheran University invites applications for the Director of First Year Experience & Student Transitions. Reporting to the Associate Dean of Students for Retention, this position provides strategic leadership for developing, implementing, and assessing comprehensive first-year and transition initiatives that promote student success, engagement, and retention.

The role leads orientation, mentoring programs, and campus partnerships to support diverse student populations with a focus on

Qualifications

• Experience in First Year Experience or student transitions.
• Strong leadership and time management skills.
• Ability to collaborate with faculty, staff, and campus partners to advance student success.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, implementation, and assessment of first-year initiatives.
• Oversee orientation and mentoring programs for new students.
• Coordinate campus-wide programs supporting diverse student populations.
• Prepare reports on student success and program outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Texas Lutheran University invites applications for the Director of First Year Experience & Student Transitions. Reporting to the Associate Dean of Students for Retention, this position provides strategic leadership for developing, implementing, and assessing comprehensive first-year and transition initiatives that promote student success, engagement, and retention.

The role leads orientation, mentoring programs, and campus partnerships to support diverse student populations with a focus on