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St. Edward's University

Assistant Director of Student Transitions and Family
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Position Number: 1430143
Location: Austin, Texas
Position Type: Student Affairs and Services -

JOB TITLE: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF STUDENT TRANSITIONS AND FAMILY

REPORTS TO: Director

BASIC FUNCTION: Serves as a critical member of the Student Transitions and Family Engagement team with responsibility for the first-year experience which includes oversight of new student, transfer and family orientation, Anchors (a second-stage orientation program), and signature transition programs throughout the first year.

QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree in Student Affairs Administration or related field. One to two years of experience planning/executing activities and programs for students and family members required. Knowledge of higher education and student affairs functions, and student development theory essential. Previous oversight or supervision related to new student orientation preferred. Must possess an unencumbered driver's license and the ability to successfully pass a criminal background check.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Planning, executing and evaluating New Student Orientation for incoming freshmen, transfers, international students and families as well as leading the online pre-orientation experience, called Hillstart.

Recruit, train, and advise/supervise as many as 60 student paraprofessionals. Provide leadership to various University, Divisional, or Office committees as assigned.

Share responsibility and work collaboratively with numerous campus partners in support of various aspects of transitional experiences including recruitment, retention, and persistence through graduation for all students.

Manage robust communication efforts via website updates, email marketing and social medial in support of orientation, family engagement, and transition experiences.

Work with the Director to manage multiple complex sections of the STFE budget.

Work with the Director to execute student engagement tracking, student learning outcomes and program evaluation and assessment.

Other duties as assigned.

SCHEDULE: This is an exempt position and your expected work schedule is Monday through Friday. As an exempt employee your schedule may vary based on the number of hours needed to meet the job responsibilities. The individual holding this position may need to be available early morning, evening, and weekends to meet the needs of the department.

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP: Exempt/Administrative

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: General supervision is received by the Director of Student Transitions.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Functional supervision is provided to student workers.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Physical strength/endurance to enable him/her to perform/participate in the following activities:

Physically able to lift various materials up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis.

While performing required job tasks, physically able to bend, crouch and reach continuously.

While performing required job tasks, physically able to climb stairs, ladders or scaffolding as necessary.

While performing required job tasks, physically able to remain seated, frequently to continuously.

Possesses dexterity abilities required to perform typing, operate a computer and other office equipment, to perform filing, and related job responsibilities and attention to detail competence.

Physically able to spend significant time reading both on paper and on a computer.

Ability to travel by car and plane for University business. Ability to drive.

EXPECTATIONS:
The incumbent is expected to have or possess:

Ability to handle highly confidential material, understanding that all University information should only be disclosed to others who have a need to know, for legitimate business reasons. Have the ability to exercise and apply sound judgment and decision making skills as well as the ability to maintain integrity and confidentiality of data.

Has advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite software programs.Ability to quickly learn new technology and is self-motivated to stay current with emerging technologies.

Ability to edit work for spelling and grammar, present numerical data effectively and is able to read and interpret written information. Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.

Adapt to change in the work environment, manage competing demands and able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.

Ability to accept supervision, assignments, change and correction. Proven effectiveness in dealing with a wide range of professionals, staff, and administrators.

Ability to balance priorities to accomplish assigned tasks within the required time frame and be able to shift quickly between several tasks without loss of continuity.

Engage in meaningful and intentional professional development appropriate for areas of responsibility and actively engage in personal and campus well-being initiatives.

Carry out all responsibilities and objectives in professional manner.

Accept and render constructive criticism in a professional manner.

Adhere to the policies and procedures established by St. Edwards University.

ABOUT ST. EDWARD'S UNIVERSITY
Founded in 1885 by the Congregation of Holy Cross, St. Edward's University is a private, Catholic liberal arts institution of more than 4,600 diverse students located in Austin, Texas. St. Edward's emphasizes critical thinking and ethical practices, as well as small classes, personalized learning and exciting internship opportunities. The community atmosphere extends to the approximately 800 faculty and staff who work together to make the university a welcoming yet challenging environment for students. An overview of St. Edward's University employee benefits is available at https://www.stedwards.edu/human-resources/benefits-summary

HOW TO APPLY
Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume/application at https://stedwards.applicantpro.com/jobs/1042484.html

Please attach a letter of interest to the application. No phone calls please.

St. Edward's University is an equal opportunity employer and hires only U.S. citizens and documented workers.

Reference #: J19027
Available: Immediately
Posted: 4/1/2019