Director of Student Success/Quality Enhancement Plan

Each University accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges must have a Quality Enhancement Plan that focuses resources and efforts on the enhancement of student success, as defined by that institution’s strategic planning and institutional effectiveness process.

The Director of Student Success/Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) provides leadership, coordination, and overall management of the UTEP Edge (current Quality Enhancement Plan), which promotes integrated and applied learning experiences to improve student success through engagement. The Director collaborates with faculty and staff across all colleges and schools to promote inclusion of the Edge's asset-based philosophy and integrated experiences in and out of the classroom. Additionally, the Director leads key initiatives, including the UTEP Edge Fellowship, an annual symposium, marketing and communications efforts, and travel scholarship opportunities for students. The Director will also play a key role in the development and similar implementation of the university's next QEP.

The Director collaborates with other units under the umbrella of High Impact and Innovative Teaching (HIIT) to contribute to an integrative approach to developing more impactful teaching across campus. These units include, but are not limited to, High-Impact Practices (HIPs) Directors, Student Affairs, academic advising, Institute for Scholarship, Pedagogy, Innovation and Research Excellence (InSPIRE), Center for Institutional Evaluation, Research, and Planning (CIERP), and other campus partners to ensure systemic adoption, assessment, and effectiveness of the Edge and the subsequent QEP.

Essential Functions

Strategic Leadership and Collaboration:

• Collaborates with faculty and staff to develop and implement strategies that support and increase student participation in Integrated and Applied Learning Experiences, also known as High-Impact Practices (HIPs).
• Partners with the Curriculum Effectiveness and Improvement team to support the assessment of institutional learning outcomes and curriculum redesign efforts.
• Partners with key stakeholders to develop, implement, and communicate UTEP’s next QEP, including the transition from the UTEP Edge
• Stays informed of national trends and promising practices related to QEP goals

Program Development and Oversight:

• Oversees the Edge Fellowship for faculty and staff, providing leadership and professional development opportunities that promote the mission of UTEP Edge.
• Provides support for UTEP Edge Curriculum Fellows (faculty-only fellowship program).
• Organizes and leads the annual UTEP Edge Symposium to showcase best practices and promote campus-wide initiatives.
• Oversees QEP budget, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities
• Administers UTEP Edge Travel Scholarship, supporting students’ participation in experiential learning opportunities

Marketing and Communications:

• Directs marketing efforts of QEP, including the creation of student testimonial videos, social media campaigns, and collateral materials, in collaboration with the Office of Marketing and Communications.
• Oversees the maintenance of the UTEP Edge website and amplifies online presence.

Assessment and Reporting:

• Collaborates with partners to evaluate the efficacy and impact of the QEP
• Prepares regular and annual reports for the vice provost and other stakeholders on progress, priorities, and desired learning outcomes.

Complies with all State and University policies.

Completes other assignments as requested.

Supervisory Responsibilities Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's objectives, policies and applicable laws.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Required Qualifications:

Education: Master’s Degree

and

Experience: At least two years of experience related to the statement of duties and responsibilities in developing and managing medium-to-large projects as they relate to undergraduate studies or other higher education issues, to include project and/or program management, undergraduate program business; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous higher education management experience and occasional travel required. Excellent written and oral communication, and interpersonal skills. Experience supervising staff and managing budgets.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in cross-unit collaborations. Experience working with faculty and staff to promote and assess student engagement

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently stand and walk. The employee must regularly sit; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must lift and move up to 10 pounds.

The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate.

In keeping with its access, excellence and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee’s or prospective employee’s right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.