What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Student Engagement position at The University of Texas at Tyler?
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Job Summary
Provide leadership in the development and implementation of student engagement and retention programs. This includes the management of Student Organizations, Leadership & Service, Patriot Pantry, and oversight to Campus Activities. Provide general support and guidance to the Department of Student Engagement.
Major Responsibilities/Duties/Critical Tasks
- Facilitate the management and compliance of student organizations, event requests, and policy interpretation.
- Provide support, oversight, and leadership to programs that relate to departmental initiatives, retention efforts, and collaboration with other department to further the mission and goals of the University and the Division. This includes but not limited to new student convocation, homecoming, patriot days, welcome weeks, student engagement platform operations, and Patriot Pantry oversight.
- Supervise and support departmental programs and staff in areas including but not limited to student organizations, Leadership & service, and campus activities.
- Perform administrative tasks, assist with strategic planning, departmental assessment, and evaluation of programs.
- Assist the Director in the management of leadership & service and campus activities annual budgets and the effective use of department resources.
- Provide marketing and conduct departmental outreach regarding programs and initiatives.
- Prepare regular reports detailing Student Engagement programs impact on student retention and satisfaction.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Required Education/Experience
- Master's Degree in a related field.
- Two (2) years of experience in a Student Affairs area.
- Five (5) or more years of experience in Student Affairs areas preferred.
Accompanying Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies
- Knowledge of transition and college student development theory.
- Critical thinking, effective reasoning, and reflective thinking.
- Self-understanding and self-appraisal.
- Ability to connect knowledge, ideas, and experiences from a variety of domains
- Ability to foster meaningful interpersonal relationships.
- Effective leadership and collaboration.
- Demonstrated professionalism.
Other Information
- Must be willing to work nontraditional office hours, late nights, and weekends, and to vary work hours to fit with institutional and programming needs.
About The University of Texas at Tyler
The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 13 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls 10,000 students and consists of six colleges.
Our beautiful Tyler campus features more than 200 acres nestled along a lake and surrounded by thick pine and oak forests, providing a picturesque location for study and recreation. We also offer instructional sites at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler and in Palestine, Longview, and Houston.
With more than 80 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered, UT Tyler provides a wealth of learning opportunities and dynamic programs.
For more information, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about/.
Additional Information
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
EEO/AA Statement
The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. Women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
