Director of Student Engagement & Strategic Initiatives

Job Posting Title:

Director of Student Engagement & Strategic Initiatives

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Hiring Department:

College of Liberal Arts

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes 

What benefits do I receive with UT? The university offers an impressive benefits package. For more details on benefits, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards

For more information about the College of Liberal Arts, please visit: https://liberalarts.utexas.edu/

Our college seeks to build a supportive, growth-minded community and cultivate outstanding and courageous leaders. For more information on the college staff leadership academy, please visit: https://liberalarts.utexas.edu/resources-for-faculty-staff/staff-leadership-academy/

For more information on college staff professional development, please visit: 

https://wikis.utexas.edu/display/larc/Staff+Professional+Development+Fund 

Purpose

Provide daily and strategic leadership to Student Affairs staff and assist with a large volume of highly complex administrative matters with a university wide scope and assist with long range strategic planning and meeting goals. 

Responsibilities 

• PROGRAM OVERSIGHT: Provide general oversight of the Office of Student Engagement, which consists of Admissions Initiatives (Outreach & Recruitment; Path to Admission through Co-Enrollment), the First Year Experience (New Student Orientation; First-Year Interest Groups; Transfer Interest Groups), and Student Success Programs (Foundation Scholars; UTurn; Wellness). Collaborate with offices within the College and across UT including, but not limited to, COLA Dean's Office, Development, Division of Student Affairs, Undergraduate Admissions, and Undergraduate College to advance the mission and priorities of OSE.
• SUPERVISION: Recruit, hire, supervise, and coach approximately five direct reports and provide support to a team of approximately ten full-time staff. Approve timesheets, offer professional development opportunities, setup recurring check ins with staff members. Ensure communication of policies or changes to all employees.
• SPECIAL PROJECTS: Lead OSE in the articulation of student learning and development outcomes; coordinate assessment projects related to LA 101, student employment, and student leadership development. Conduct ongoing assessment and evaluation of programs within OSE to make data-driven decisions related to program delivery and services. Support Associate Dean for Student Affairs and College leadership on program assessment and data projects, such as SACSCOC accreditation and other student services assessment.
• STUDENT LEADERSHIP & DEVELOPMENT: Serve as Staff Advisor to Liberal Arts Council, which is the official student voice and governing body for the College and comprised of an executive board, leadership team, and general body members. Manage funding process for Sponsored, Registered, and Liberal Arts-affiliated student organizations; create policies and develop a formal system for student organization leaders to request and receive funds. Provide support to OSE staff with recruitment, hiring, and training of Peer Mentors, Dean's Ambassadors, and Wellness Ambassadors.
• INSTRUCTION: Serve as the Instructor of Record for LA 101P, which is a course designed for first-time in college students. LA 101P focuses on academic success, health and well-being, and career engagement, and is designed to help students transition into the University. Serve as a Staff Facilitator for the First-Year Interest Group and Transfer Interest Group program.
• Other functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications 

Master’s degree in higher education, administration, or related field