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Assistant Director

Assistant Director

locationEl Paso, TX, USA
PublishedPublished: 11/13/2024
Administrative Staff
Full Time


Assistant Director

Job ID: 12775
Location: El Paso, TX
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: $RegTemp

About UTEP

UTEP is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.

The University of Texas at El Paso is America's leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 84% of our 24,000 students are Hispanic, and more than half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 172 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.

Position Information

Hiring Department: Graduates School

Posting End Date: Open until filled.This posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Hours:40 hours per week, standard Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm, flexibility is required on evenings and weekends

FLSA status: Exempt

Earliest Start Date: As soon as possible.

Salary: $60,000 annually

Required Application Materials:
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • List of three references

The primary accountabilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents' performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents' immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver's license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the position's essential functions.



Purpose of Position

Assistant Director of Student Support Services is an administrative role that oversees the development of programs, initiatives, and activities that facilitate an inclusive model for student support and enhancement of the quality of graduate student experience. In collaboration with the Assistant Dean, the Assistant Director is responsible for the assessment of graduate student needs and support programs. The Assistant Director works closely with academic units and other university departments to implement a holistic approach to graduate student support

Essential Functions

Provide oversight in the creation and enhancement of various student support initiatives including creating educational opportunities for graduate students by facilitating professional development initiatives for graduate students.

The Assistant Director will conceptualize and oversee strategic communication efforts including development of a student communication plan and strategies to inform and meaningfully engage all graduate and professional students.

Oversee the planning and implementation of graduate induction and transition programs including First Semester Graduate Experience and web-based orientation modules.

Closely work with the Assistant Dean to plan, coordinate, and implement the annual GradExpo research symposium and the Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition.

In collaboration with the Assistant Dean for the Graduate School, collects, organizes and analyzes graduate student data to identify trends and risk factors, and oversees the implementation of intervention programs.

Manage the student success helpdesk and promptly respond to students needs and questions and design effective ways to link students to helpful resources across campus.

Provide supervision and mentorship to Student Success and Retention as well as Outreach and Recruitment Coordinators.

Works with students of concern and serves as a case manager on the university's Student Behavior Intervention Team

Complies with all State and University policies.

Other duties may be assigned.

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

Qualifications

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: Bachelor's Degree

and

Experience: Three years of experience, related to the statement of duties and responsibilities; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstrated experience with customer service, team-oriented skills, strong written and verbal communications skills.

Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree and 2 years of experience in higher education administration

Experience working with graduate students and on graduate education issues

Additional Information

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 50pounds.

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.


To apply, visit https://zahr-prd-candidate-ada.utshare.utsystem.edu/psp/ZAHRPRDADA/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=2&JobOpeningId=12775&PostingSeq=1

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