Executive Director for Orientation and Transition ProgramsApplicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), jobtitle, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.Position InformationPosting Number: S05872PPosition Title: Executive Director for Orientation and Transition ProgramsDepartment: Student OrientationLocation: ArlingtonJob Family: Student ServicesPosition Status: Full-timeWork Hours: StandardWork Schedule: Monday to Friday; 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. During periods when Orientation occurs, schedule varies greatly including work during early mornings, weekday evenings and nights, and weekends as needed.Open to: External and InternalSalary: Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience.We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University. To help you understand the full value of these benefits, we have created a tool that calculates the total worth of your compensation package. This tool takes into account all of the benefits that you are eligible for, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.University InformationThe University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars.Job SummaryThe Executive Director for Orientation and Transition Programs serves as a member of the Division of Student Affairs Leadership Team and reports to the Assistant Vice President for Student Success and Transition. The Executive Director is responsible for the development, planning, and implementation of a high profile, dynamic, and student-centered New Maverick Orientation for all new students and their families, as well as other programs which serve special populations in the UTA community.Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop, plan, and implement a high profile, dynamic, and student-centered orientation program for all new first-year, transfer, and international undergraduate students and their families, serving over 6,000 incoming students along with their family members annually.
- Direct the day-to-day administration of the New Maverick Orientation program within Student Affairs.
- Directly supervise several professional staff members and oversee several staff members for the programs in that department.
- Create strategic vision and priorities to advance the work of the department and support the transition and retention of new students.
- Direct the implementation of short- and long-range goals and initiatives.
- Oversee the development of departmental assessment plans to determine programmatic learning outcomes and impact of orientation and transition programs and services.
- Support the development and implementation of family programming and communication.
- Direct the development and management of orientation registration processes in coordination with Admissions.
- Liaise with College's academic leadership to develop orientation schedule and capacities.
- Oversee the recruitment, selection, and training of a large and various background of undergraduate student orientation leader teams.
- Oversee and manage varied, complex annual budget.
- Manage fiscal strategy and conduct regular budget analysis.
- Serve on a variety of University committees as requested and directed.
- Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Higher Education Administration, Counseling, College Student Personnel, or related field.
- At least five (5) years of Student Affairs or related professional experience, with prior direct work experience in Orientation/First-Year Experience programs required.Preferred Qualifications
- Seven (7) or more years of professional experience, with significant experience in orientation/first-year programs.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Excellent program planning and implementation skills.
- Demonstrated understanding of academia to achieve results in cross-functional environment.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to assist students and parents with their concerns.
- Strategic planning, budget preparation and management skills.Working ConditionsCBC Requirement: It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.EEO Statement: The University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status.ADA Accommodations: The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.Number of Vacancies: 1Minimum Number of References Required: 3Maximum Number of References Accepted: 3Documents Needed To Apply:
- Resume or CV
- Cover/Interest Letter #J-18808-Ljbffr