Assistant Director, New Student Experiences
Texas State University

Posting Number:

2025135

Posting/Functional Title:

Assistant Director, New Student Experiences

University Pay Plan Title:

Asst Dir, New Student & Family Experiences

Location:

San Marcos

Department:

New Student & Family Experiences

Recruitment Type:

Open to All

Job Type:

Full-Time

Funding Source:

Permanent

Monthly Salary:

$5,465.09-$5,750.00

Job Category :

Exempt

Required Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.:

• Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Personnel or related field.
• Two or more years of full-time administrative and leadership experience in orientation, transition, or retention interventions or programming for new students.
• Experience with large scale programming, event planning or project management.
• Availability to seasonally work evenings and weekends.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with campus constituents and stakeholders.
• Strong written, interpersonal, and inclusive communication.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated involvement in a related professional association (AHEPPP, NODA, etc.)
• Experience with student support and retention initiatives.
• Experience supporting orientation, transition, or retention programs in a large university setting.
• Experience supervising full-time staff.

Job Description:

The Assistant Director of New Student Experiences leads and manages initiatives which welcome, transition, and effectively support new students attending Texas State University, notably New Student Orientation and Bobcat Welcome Week. The Assistant Director will be responsible for aspects of vision, program and service delivery, quality control, risk management, constituent engagement, resource development, and fiscal management which align with and contribute to division and university vision, mission, and goals for enrollment and student success. Collectively, these efforts will contribute to building, supporting, and centering new student orientation, transition, and retention experiences as an important factor in creating campus culture, fostering sense of belonging, student persistence, and academic success and well-being.

Job Duties:

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT (50%)

• Develops and hosts an educational and engaging experience for 9,000 new students through New Student Orientation and Bobcat Welcome Week programming.
• Directs the student registration process for New Student Orientation, including messaging, payment, student support, troubleshooting, and student registration holds in coordination with Enrollment Management.
• Assists with the development and implementation of all department-wide programs including Family Weekend and other new orientation, transition and retention initiatives.

CONSTITUENT ENGAGEMENT (20%)

• Liaises with members of the New Student Orientation Advisory Committee and campus partners to provide daily management and logistical support for New Student Orientation
• Guides Bobcat Welcome Week Advisory Committee of internal stakeholders to host an engaging week-long program of activities
• Supervises two Coordinators and one Administrative Assistant and indirectly supervise a team of 30+ student staff members.

RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (15%)

• Develops online modules to facilitate a successful transition to the university
• Manages all communications to/from incoming new students through customer relationship management software, websites, and digital and print publications in coordination with Enrollment Management.

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT (10%)

• Executes financial decisions in alignment with university, division, and departmental protocols

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED (5%)

• Coordinates special projects or other duties as directed by Director of New Student and Family Experiences or their designee.

Job Open Date:

11/08/2024

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Normal Work Days:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Normal Work Hours Start:

8:00AM

Normal Work Hours End:

5:00PM

Posting Notices:

You will be required to electronically attach a resume, cover letter, and list of references to your application.

Legal and Required Notices:

Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Why work @ Texas State? :

* Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
* Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
* Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
* Great training and development opportunities: choose from a variety of classroom and online course offerings, learning resources, certifications, and employee educational support programs.
* An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
* Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions


By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you'll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.

Quick Link:

https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/50427

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