Bachelors degree and three years of experience in higher education, supervisory experience, knowledge of student development theory, knowledge of orientation programming and other student life functional areas.

• 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.

• Provide leadership in the development and coordination of a comprehensive transfer student orientation program and related student initiatives.
• Supervise the Coordinator of Transfer & Transition Programs.
• Oversee the supervision, recruitment, selection, and training of student employees and interns.
• Serve as the primary contact for transfer students seeking information, guidance, and resources to support their successful transition into the UT Dallas community.
• Designs and implements programs and services that promote connection, belonging, and student success (e.g., Transfer Orientation activities, Transfer Student Leadership Program, year experience programs, and other engagement initiatives).
• Lead departmental efforts in managing digital communication and engagement platforms, including management of content, trainings, and communication strategies across digital systems and Microsoft Teams channels
• Collaborate with the Director to strategize, implement, and monitor program fund expenditures and departmental budgets.
• Advise and support the Tau Sigma Honor Society.
• Contributes to marketing and outreach efforts across digital, web, and social media platforms to promote departmental programs and initiatives.
• 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.
• Represent the department at University events such as Scholars’ Day, Preview Friday, and other outreach or recruitment events.
• Contribute to unit-wide initiatives, including assessment, student leader development, recognition, and morale-building efforts.
• Support planning and implementation of unit programs such as Comet Families, Freshman & Family initiatives, student projects, departmental events, and team procedures.
• Co-Chair the Orientation Advisory Committee.
• Serve on University committees and perform other duties as assigned by the Director.

• Competitive Salary
• Tuition Benefits
• Internal Training
• BCBS PPO Medical insurance – 100% paid for full-time employees
• PPO and DHMO Dental Insurance Plan
• Vision Insurance
• Long and short-term disability
• TRS Retirement Plan
• Dental/Vision/AD&D
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Winter Break
• Fertility Benefits