Job Summary:

Provides leadership and strategic direction for Parent and Family Programs, First Generation initiatives, Transfer Student Services, and other transition programs to aid in the successful transition for students. Provide innovative leadership to develop and maintain programs and services which aid in the successful transition to the campus. Responsible for daily operations, administration of programs, policies and practices, assessment, budget, training, and supervision of professional and para-professional staff within the department.

Essential Duties:

Develop and maintain programs and services designed to support students' parents and families including Parent and Family Association, Parent and Family Weekend, Orientation family/guest programming, Spring Family Day and the development of new family programs and initiatives. Responsible for the administration of policies, procedures and programs regarding the Parent & Family Center. Develop and expand transition programs for first generation students, transfer students, off campus students, and other target populations. Collaborate with campus partners to identify gaps in support services to create new, innovative ways to reach targeted populations. Supervise professional staff team. Responsible for recruitment, selection, training, managing, and providing professional development for full time staff within the department. Budget management for multiple accounts/cost centers including budget planning, monitoring, and oversight of university fiscal policies and procedures. Responsible for establishing relationships with donors and potential donors to increase giving for student scholarships and working closely with University Advancement for development reporting and initiatives. Responsible for unit effectiveness reports, assessment of department programs and services, and completing departmental reports including strategic plan priorities, midyear and end of year reports. Oversee marketing and communication efforts for the department. Serve on division and university committees. Collaborate with division and university departments such as Orientation, Division of Student Success, and Academic Affairs. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree. Five (5) years of experience working with college students in a supervisory capacity or the equivalent experience. Experience in program development and implementation. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree. Experience working with parent and family programs and/or transition programs in higher education. Experience managing budgets, strategic planning, and developing program assessments.

Special Instructions:

Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.

EEO Statement:

UTA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Additionally, the University prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of sexual orientation. A criminal background check will be conducted on finalists. The UTA is a tobacco free campus.

Open Until Filled: No

Location: Arlington