Strategic Director of New Student Transitions & Family Programs

The University of Texas at Arlington; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Arlington seeks an Executive Director for New Student, Transition, and Family Programs to provide strategic leadership for orientation, transition, and family engagement initiatives. You will oversee major programs and collaborate with Student Affairs and Academic Affairs to ensure a seamless transition for new students and their families.

Responsibilities include directing program development, supervising staff, managing budgets, and implementing innovative online and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in higher education administration, counseling, college student personnel, or related field with five years of relevant experience in new student orientation.
• Seven years of professional experience in orientation/first‑year programs.
• Familiarity with programs and services for family members, first‑generation students, and other student communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for orientation, transition, and family programs and supervise staff.
• Lead implementation of major new student programs and campus initiatives.
• Direct orientation registration, onboarding, and retention coordination with campus partners.
• Oversee department budgets, assessment plans, and strategic planning.
• Coordinate outreach and family engagement activities and communications.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Budget management

Program planning

Staff supervision

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Change management

Education

Master’s degree in higher education administration, counseling, college student personnel, or related field

Tools

Visual Zen

Slate

Canvas

CampusESP

Advantage Design Group Online Orientation

Job description

The University of Texas at Arlington seeks an Executive Director for New Student, Transition, and Family Programs to provide strategic leadership for orientation, transition, and family engagement initiatives. You will oversee major programs and collaborate with Student Affairs and Academic Affairs to ensure a seamless transition for new students and their families.

Responsibilities include directing program development, supervising staff, managing budgets, and implementing innovative online and