University of the Incarnate Word
Director Of New Student Programs (Internal)
Full Time
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San Antonio, TX, United States of America
76,780 - 97,221 (Yearly)
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Summary
LOCATION
University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, TX
QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s Degree, 8 years of experience in student support in higher education, and 3 years of supervisory experience. Preferred qualifications include a Doctoral Degree, bilingual in Spanish, and experience with minority or first-generation students.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead and direct the New Student Programs department, develop and assess first-year engagement activities, manage new student orientation, and support student success initiatives. Responsibilities also include overseeing peer mentor recruitment, advising first-year students, managing office operations, and building relationships with student families.
INDUSTRY
Higher Education
SHORT DESCRIPTION
The Director of New Student Programs is responsible for strategic leadership in enhancing first-year student integration and success at University of the Incarnate Word, focusing on retention and personal development initiatives.
Position Information
Position Title
Director of New Student Programs (Internal)
UIW Mission
University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.
Position Summary
The Director of New Student Programs is responsible for providing leadership and strategic direction for the department of New Student Programs (NSP). The Director of New Student Programs reports to the Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management and Student Experience.
This is an internal opening and only current employees of UIW are eligible to apply.
This is an internal opening and only current employees of UIW are eligible to apply.
Benefits
UIW has been identified year after year as one of the nation’s Great Colleges to Work For based on employee feedback. UIW offers an outstanding benefits package for full-time employees that includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, numerous paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. Tuition benefits include UIW tuition waivers, tuition exchange programs and Brainpower Connection discounts for employees and dependents. Retirement benefits include 403b retirement plans with a 7% employer match, plus a retirement health solution. We also offer employer-paid Life/AD&D, long-term disability, pet insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness programs, employee discount program, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility and more! Please refer to the Human Resources webpage for additional details on our benefits and eligibility.
Job Duties
Job Duty Name
First Year Student Engagement Activities
Description of Job Duties
- Develop, implement, and assess the efficacy of various first year engagement activities.
- Facilitate the integration of first-year students into the UIW community by coordinating activities designed to introduce students to university traditions and create a foundation for developing community.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Duty Name
New Student Orientation
Description of Job Duties
- In collaboration with Admissions, assist in the development and implementation of New Student Orientations.
- Provide welcome remarks and facilitate the prayer at each orientation.
Job Duty Name
First-Year Student Success Programming
Description of Job Duties
- Develop, implement, and assess the efficacy of various first-year student programs, built upon best practices, that promote student success and first year retention.
- Conduct 1:1 meetings with students who receive mid-term grades of “C-“or lower to develop plans for success.
- Implement required monthly 1:1 meetings, attendance checks, and tutoring requirements for students placed on academic probation during their first year.
Job Duty Name
First Year Peer Mentor Program
Description of Job Duties
- Recruit, select, and train peer mentors to promote first year retention.
- Supervise, manage, and assess peer mentors and their activities to ensure first year retention is promoted.
Job Duty Name
First-Year Student Advising & Coaching
Description of Job Duties
- Collaborate with the UIW Advising Office to provide advising and coaching services to first year students that promote personal and academic growth to ensure students possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for retention and persistence.
- Proactively engage first-year students to provide guidance and support for their personal and professional goals.
Job Duty Name
First-Year Student Onboarding & Persistence
Description of Job Duties
- In collaboration with the Office of Admissions, provide engagement communications and activities to first year students beginning at the time of paid confirmation.
- Assist with the coordination and promotion of course registration and engage with first year students and their families at summer orientations.
- In collaboration with other UIW departments, provide support, coaching, and engagement activities to assist first year students as they persist into their second year.
Job Duty Name
At-Risk Student Modeling & Initiatives
Description of Job Duties
- In collaboration with the AVP, interpret, analyze, and utilize data to proactively identify incoming at-risk students and create early intervention initiatives built upon best practices to promote student success and retention.
Job Duty Name
NSP Office Management & Leadership
Description of Job Duties
- Manages the daily operations of the NSP Office, which includes, but is not limited to:
- Management of the physical space,
- Management of the NSP annual budget,
- Leadership and coordination/collaboration with all campus partners engaged in the development and implementation of programming, courses, and activities that benefit first year students.
Job Duty Name
Relationship Building
Description of Job Duties
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with prospective and current student’s families by leading the Parent & Family Association and serving as Chair of the Advisory Board.
- Provide parents with monthly communications and host activities designed to increase parent engagement.
Qualifications
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Strong budget management skills.
- Ability to effectively communicate with students, parents and colleagues.
- Strong presentation skills.
- Strong computer skills, especially with MS Office and Banner or similar student information systems.
- An understanding of the challenges for first generation and minority students.
- Ability to develop strategic plans and appropriate assessments related to the plans.
- Ability to effectively manage staff and student employees.
- Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
- Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.
Required Education
Master’s Degree.
Required Work Experience
- Eight (8) years of progressively responsible professional experience working in a student support setting in higher education.
- Three (3) years of experience supervising professional level staff.
Preferred Qualifications
- Doctoral Degree in Higher Education, Counseling, or related field.
- Bilingual in Spanish language.
- Experience working with minority and/or first generation students.
- Experience in career or professional development activities.
Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations
N/A.
Work Hours
Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm with extended hours as needed to meet departmental goals, especially during peak periods.
Physical Demands
- Ability to lift up to 10lbs of marketing supplies, etc…
- Ability to actively engage in events for extended periods of time.
- Ability to regularly move about campus and event venues to actively engage potential and current students, as well as attend meetings on and off campus.
Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number
AS2091PO
Number of Vacancies
1
Job Type
Full Time
Job Category
Administrator (exempt)
Desired Start Date
01/01/2025
Position End Date (if temporary)
Reports to
AVP Enrollment Management
Salary
Commensurate with experience
Open Date
12/12/2024
Close Date
12/16/2024
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicant
This is an internal opening and only current employees of UIW are eligible to apply.
EOE
UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).
Title IX
This position is considered a “Responsible Employee” under Title IX federal regulations and “Mandatory Reporter” under Texas state law and the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy. As a Mandatory Reporter, this position requires you as the employee to promptly report any incident that you witness or receive information about Title IX violations. These reporting responsibilities are set out in the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy.
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