Require Assistant Director (S04868P) in Arlington, TX
Posted 2025-03-14
Remote, USA
Full-time
Immediate Start
Job title: Assistant Director (S04868P)
Company: University of Texas at Arlington
Job description:
- Assists with the administration, coordination, and supervision of Graduate Business Services. This includes advising students, program development and implementation, data collection/interpretation, strategic outreach, and implementation of advising campaigns, preparation of reports, and meeting program objectives. Requires coordination of academic advising activities that proactively engage students in ways that help them achieve their educational pursuits. Reports to College of Business Senior Director of Advising. Work is performed under minimal supervision.
Coordination of Campaigns/Outreach:
- Develops, implements, and manages complex graduate advising initiatives designed to support student success/retention outcomes for the college.
- This includes strategic outreach and implementation of advising campaigns across the graduate student population for the College of Business (COB).
- Lead retention and continuing graduate student registration efforts for twelve graduate programs.
- Maintains and publishes the Two year Plan in coordination with department chairs.
- Provides direct supervision of the MBA Advisor and GBS support staff, accountable for performance of team, and assists with their onboarding and ongoing training.
- Speaks to various constituencies representing Graduate Advising for the College of Business, academic advising community (e.g., students, advisors, faculty, administrators, etc.) and external customers regarding the advising process, orientation, and other activities.
- Provides support and leadership to ten Graduate Program Advisors. Chairs COB Graduate Scholarship Committee.
- Collects and interprets data, creates reports, and offers ongoing graduate program suggestions for improvement.
- Participates in data-informed analyses and decision-making processes with Senior Director of Advising and/or executive team.
- Analyzes COB graduate student data to address areas of concern and work with advisors to develop courses of action.
- Shares in the direct advising duties for a small diverse subpopulation, drop-ins, and/or serves as back-up for graduate advisors as needed.
- Serves as point of contact for ten Graduate Program Advisors.
- CoB programs representative with internal and external constituents.
- Maintain a clear understanding of all applicable federal, state, and University policies and procedures.
- Keep abreast of relevant academic programs and support services such as counseling and tutoring within a College and University and provide appropriate referrals to students.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Master's degree in a related field with three (3) to four (4) years of advising students.
- Bachelor's degree in related field with seven (7) to ten (10) years of advising students & leading student success programs.
- Ability to safeguard confidential information.
- MBA or business master's degree from an AACSB, EQIS or AMBA accredited institution. Have extensive professional background in business and/or industry.
- Experience working at a college or university providing direct academic advising assistance to a caseload of students. Experience hiring, training, and supervising staff.
- Demonstrated success overseeing outreach campaigns and conducting proactive advising.
- Knowledge of Federal, state, and local policies and procedures governing academic advising functions.
- Resources provided by academic advising associations such as NACADA and TEXAAN. A working knowledge and ability to use the University Catalog is essential.
- Skill in written and verbal interpersonal communication; organizing information; problem solving; adhering to deadlines and time management; taking initiative; outreach; and navigating student information systems.
- Ability to work professionally, collaboratively, and independently; and proficiently use Microsoft Office Programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint.
Special Conditions for Eligibility
Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.
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CBC Requirement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University's compliance with this policy.
ADA Accommodations
The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email .
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Location: Arlington, TX