Program Assistant Director of Transitional Programs

Program Assistant Director of Transitional Programs

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Job Summary
The Program Assistant Director of Transitional Programs (TP) within the New Student Transition & Family Programs Department (NSTFP) is responsible for assisting in the development of programs designed to support the successful transition for new students. The role focuses on supporting transfer students, first‑generation students, off‑campus/online students, and other target populations identified. The Program Assistant Director will be responsible for program implementation, student leadership development, transition support initiatives, management and supervision, as well as assisting with daily office operations to support student success.

The annual salary for this position ranges from $57,000 to $60,000. The final offer will be based on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in higher education administration, student affairs in higher education, counseling, social work or related field.
• Two (2) years experience working with program development, and/or campus events implementation.
• One (1) year of experience supervising undergraduate and/or graduate student employees.
• Industry knowledge and experience in any of the following: student transitions, admissions, advising, family programs and/or orientation in higher education.
• Experience planning, implementing, and evaluating student programs and events.
• Licenses:
  Class 'C' Operator’s Driver’s License.
  • The applicant selected must provide a current three‑year Driving Record from the current state of residence.
  • If not currently a Texas resident, you must obtain a Texas Driver’s License within 30 days after entering Texas as a new resident.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree.
• Three (3) or more years of experience.
• Experience working with new student programs, transfer students, first‑generation students or targeted student success initiatives.
• Two (2) years or more of supervision of student employees.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist and supervise the development, maintenance and coordination of transition and support programs for target populations including transfer students, first generation, off campus/online students, and other identified groups.
• Create opportunities for new students to connect to campus through intentional outreach, mentoring opportunities, and education.
• Assist in the development of collaborative programs with other campus departments and offices to provide comprehensive and holistic support for students.
• Aid in the development of strategic partnerships with key campus partners such as enrollment services, division of student success, and academic affairs.
• Assist in the development of department goals and outcomes and assessment measures to track program success.
• Assist Director in writing departmental reports.
• Co‑supervise student leaders, peer mentors, and/or student employees within the Department of New Student & Family Transition Programs.
• Direct supervision of Transition Programs Graduate Assistant and undergraduate Transition Support Liaisons.
• Develop curriculum, instruction, training plans and program opportunities for Transition Support Initiatives and future leadership programs that include future programs like the First‑Generation Mentorship Program, the Transfer Student Association/Honor Society, Transfer Success Modules, and a First‑Generation Student Organization.
• Manage the marketing and communications for Transition Programs including newsletters, website updates, social media and graphic design.
• Work collaboratively with the NSTFP Coordinator to produce a professional marketing and messaging plan.
• Manage programming budget, following campus fiscal policies and procedures.
• Create and maintain standard operating procedures for assigned processes and procedures.
• Keep abreast of current events as they pertain to students and their families and represent Transition Programs on various campus committees as assigned by supervisor, recruitment events, and other activities sponsored by the University and Division of Student Affairs; as well as professional development opportunities, including professional conferences.
• Assist with day‑to‑day office operations for Transition Programs within the New Student Transition & Family Programs Department including but not limited to student and family support services, records management, and office administration to include answering emails/calls of and assisting with walk‑in visits from students, parents and families, orientation and administrative responsibilities.
• Perform other duties assigned.