Bachelor’s degree; Three years’ experience in the specific functional area, supervisory experience; knowledge of student development theory; knowledge of residential programs, service learning programs, new student, orientation or other student life functional areas. Ability to work and manage collaboratively; experience with budget preparation & management; advanced written & oral communication skills; innovation & creativity.

• Master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Student Development, Counseling, or related discipline.
• Experience with orientation and/or other student life functional areas.
• 2-4 years of demonstrated success advising college students, developing student leaders, and advising students.
• Demonstrated success in large-scale event planning and management.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, and the ability to meet multiple deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to demonstrate awareness of marketing initiatives or event promotion strategies.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated customer service, conflict-resolution, and facilitation techniques.
• Proven ability to make independent decisions aligned with departmental and university missions.

• Assist in the development and coordination of a comprehensive freshman and family orientation program and related initiatives.
• Facilitate the recruitment, hiring, training, and supervision of the Coordinator of Freshman & Family Programs.
• Lead efforts in the supervision, recruitment, selection, and training of student employees and interns.
• Serves as the main contact for families seeking information, guidance, and resources so they can appropriately support their student throughout the UTD experience.
• Designs programs and services to equip families with skills and resources to support their student (i.e. Family Orientation activities, Campus ESP and related trainings, etc.).
• Oversee and manage content and trainings for CampusESP, a platform used to communicate with over 20,000 UTD family members.
• Collaborate with the Director to strategize, implement, and review program fund expenditures.
• Conduct educational and leadership development programs for students, including the Orientation Leadership Program.
• Develop and manage promotional and marketing strategies, including social media and website content.
• Manage various logistical tasks such as payment reports, shared inboxes, phone lines, complaint logs, activity reports, and other departmental platforms.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with student affairs, academic departments, student organizations, and external higher education or professional organizations.
• Contribute to unit-wide initiatives, including assessment, student leader development, recognition, and morale-building efforts.
• Support planning and implementation of unit programs such as Transfer & Transition initiatives, student projects, departmental events, and team procedures.
• Co-Chair the Orientation Advisory Committee.
• Serve on University committees and perform other duties as assigned.

• Competitive Salary
• Tuition Benefits
• Internal Training
• BCBS PPO Medical insurance – 100% paid for full-time employees
• PPO and DHMO Dental Insurance Plan – PPO plans include ortho benefits
• Vision Insurance
• Long and short-term disability
• TRS Retirement Plan – defined benefit plan offering lifetime annuity upon retirement
• Voluntary Retirement Plan Options – additional savings opportunities with Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans and Deferred Compensation Plans
• Dental/Vision/AD&D
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Winter Break
• Fertility Benefits
• Remote Work Options – approved by department