Director of Student Transition and Persistence

This role is charged with developing and implementing programs for a variety of student needs to ensure the student is academically successful regardless of their personal journey. The director provides expertise and program development to support students who stop out, are academically dismissed, or separated from the institution. The position engages in extensive campus outreach, training, and collaboration with faculty, staff and students. Must be eligible to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer

• →Oversee the development and implementation of the student transition and persistence program for students who are stopping out or separated from the institution.
• →Provide leadership to the unit and develop long term outcomes to indicate program success. Supervise, train, and evaluate three coordinators who provide student case management.
• →Meet with and provide case management for students who are stopping out or separated from the institution to ensure they are connected to resources and have a successful transition back to the institution
• →Determine best practices for student transition and persistence programs and work with campus faculty, staff, and students to implement programs on campus.
• →Assists with the development, interpretation, and implementation of policies related to the programs.
• →Other duties as assigned
  

Master’s degree in student affairs administration, psychology, counseling or related field and 8 or more years of experience in higher education administration, residence life or other community agency relating to student development. Demonstrated organizational, administrative, listening and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to work under stress, perform multiple tasks, and maintain confidentiality. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build campus partnerships.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

More than 8 years of experience counseling or working with college students, including the following – academic advising, student success programs. Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment regarding student problems, parental and faculty concerns.

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A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.