Assistant Director

Assistant Director El Paso, TX Job Details Full-time $60,000 a year 3 days ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Employee discount Life insurance Qualifications Strategic management Student recruitment Customer service Working with graduate students Strategic planning in education Student performance data analysis Team development Driver's License Supervising experience Bachelor's degree Team management Driving Mentoring Personnel management in education Strategic communications Senior level 2 years Communication skills Educational program management Staff development

Full Job Description Position Information Hiring Department :

Graduate School Reports To:

Assistant Dean Job Location:

Administration Building 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 Position Summary Assistant Director of Graduate school is an administrative role that oversees the development of programs, initiatives, and activities that facilitate an accessible model for student support and enhancement of the quality of graduate student experience. This position is a strong leader who manages people effectively, supports staff professional development, and models leadership that drives collaboration and continuous improvement. In collaboration with the Assistant Dean, the Assistant Director is responsible for the assessment of graduate student needs and taking a data-driven approach to program development. One key priority will be support for graduate students pursuing nationally competitive fellowship opportunities. The Assistant Director works closely with academic units and other university departments to implement a holistic approach to graduate student success.

Statement of Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide supervision and mentorship to Student Success and Retention as well as Outreach and Recruitment Coordinators. Leads with a collaborative, supportive management style that promotes teamwork and continuous improvement. Works in partnership with Assistant Dean to develop strategic objectives, identify operational improvements, and guide the team in executing new initiatives. Develops and implements strategies to strengthen graduate student recruitment and retention, working closely with academic departments to identify needs, enhance engagement, and support successful degree progression. 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. Collaborates closely with the Assistant Dean to plan, coordinate, and implement an external fellowship advising model, an annual research symposium, the Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition, and other initiatives. 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. Complies with all State and University policies. Other duties may be assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's objectives, policies and applicable laws. Qualifications 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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 communication skills. Minimum of two years of supervisory experience, including supporting staff development and managing workload distribution.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior admissions experience or student recruitment in an academic, higher education, or outreach setting. Why Pick UTEP The University of Texas at El Paso (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. UTEP 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 26,000 students are Hispanic, and half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 170 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America. This is an especially exciting time to join UTEP as it advances the goals of its 2030 Strategic Plan. Built around the institution's core strengths—its location, its people, its supportive culture, and its community partnerships—the plan lays out a bold vision for the next decade, aimed at maximizing the University's regional impact and national stature. About the Department The Graduate School leads the institution's efforts in fostering the success of a graduate student population that is truly representative of the American 21st century demographic. The School recruits and admits outstanding individuals from diverse ethnic and economic backgrounds to programs with high academic standards, providing opportunities for professional development and scholarly production, promoting timely graduation and competitive placement, and celebrating graduate student accomplishments along the way.

Miner Perks and Benefits What UTEP Offers:

Benefit Package includes: Medical, Prescription, Life Insurance and Wellness platform

Voluntary Benefits:

Dental, Vision, Additional life insurance, UT Flex, Short and Long - term disability plans Retirement Programs Longevity Pay Paid Vacation & Sick Leave Paid Holidays Employee Discounts & Perks Employee Education Assistance program And much more! Visit our Benefits Summary Page for more information on our additional benefits.

Disclaimer:

Eligibility for perks and benefits may vary based on part-time or full-time employment.

Additional Information Note:

To the extent that this position involves research, work, or access to critical infrastructure as referenced in Executive Order GA-48, being hired for and continuing to be employed in this position requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. 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. 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 10 pounds.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate to very loud. In keeping with its access, excellence, and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to a 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 Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity 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. Inquiries—including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident—about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747-8358, by email at , or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 223C. For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at .