Assistant Director-Second & Transfer Engagement
Job in
University, Hillsborough County, Florida, USA
Listing for:
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Per diem
position
Listed on 2026-02-16
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Education Administration, Youth Development
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 47665 - 52000 USD Yearly
USD
47665.00
52000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR-SECOND YEAR & TRANSFER ENGAGEMENT
Overview
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR-SECOND YEAR & TRANSFER ENGAGEMENT - ( T232986 )
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Position Summary: The Assistant Director for Second Year Experience provides leadership, coordination, and programmatic oversight for institution-wide initiatives supporting the holistic development, engagement, and success of second-year students s role is responsible for designing and implementing mentoring programs, signature experiences, and targeted engagement strategies that foster belonging, leadership development, and persistence during the second year. Working collaboratively across the University, the Assistant Director advances UAB s student engagement model by co-creating impactful learning experiences, developing engaged student leaders, minimizing barriers to involvement, and fostering a caring community.
The position utilizes data-informed practices to assess outcomes and continuously enhance the second-year student experience.
Key
Duties & Responsibilities Second Year Experience Strategy Programming provides leadership for the design, implementation, and assessment of a comprehensive Second Year Experience (SYE) framework aligned with divisional and institutional student success goals.Develops and coordinates programmatic events, workshops, and engagement opportunities tailored to the academic, social, and developmental needs of second-year students, including third-semester freshmen.Ensures SYE initiatives intentionally promote belonging, identity development, wellness, and connection to campus resources.Mentoring Program Development OversightLeads the coordination of mentoring programs for second-year students, including peer, faculty/staff, and alumni mentoring pathways as appropriate.Collaborates with campus partners to expand access to mentoring and align SYE mentoring initiatives with broader departmental and divisional mentoring frameworks.Oversees mentor recruitment, training, matching, support, and assessment processes to ensure high-quality, equitable mentoring experiences.Student Engagement Leadership Development Integrates leadership development principles into SYE programming, supporting students' growth in self-awareness, purpose, and civic responsibility.Creates intentional pathways connecting second-year students to leadership opportunities, service experiences, student organizations, and campus traditions.Supports co-curricular learning outcomes through reflection, skill-building, and engagement mapping practices.Collaboration Campus Partnerships Collaborates with student affairs and academic units to deliver coordinated SYE initiatives.Serves as a key liaison for second-year student engagement efforts, ensuring alignment and reducing duplication across departments. Contributes to campus-wide planning efforts related to student transitions, retention, and persistence. Assessment, Data, Continuous Improvement.Develops assessment strategies to measure participation, learning outcomes, sense of belonging, and impact of SYE programs and mentoring initiatives. Utilizes data from engagement platforms and institutional metrics to inform program improvements and strategic decision-making.Prepares reports, dashboards, and presentations to communicate outcomes and inform leadership.Operations Administrative Support Assists with budget planning and resource management for SYE initiatives and mentoring programs.Supports operational processes related to events, technology platforms, communications, and student participation tracking.Works flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends, to support programs and events.Performs other duties as assigned.Salary Pay Range
$47,665 – $52,000
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements: Master s degree in Counseling, Higher Education Administration or a closely related field and two (2) years of related experience is required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.
Preferences:
- Strong understanding of student development theory, engagement practices, and mentoring models.
- Ability to design developmentally appropriate programs that support student belonging and success.
- Demonstrated skill in…
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