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Job Title Assistant Director - New Student Orientation and Parent & Family Programs

Full Time/Part Time Full Time

FLSA Exempt

General Job Description

This is a professional position responsible for administering comprehensive parent and family programming. Responsible for planning, developing, marketing, implementing, evaluating, and revising parent and family programs, activities, initiatives, and events; assisting in the creation, implementation, and evaluation of departmental policies and procedures; and supervising assigned staff. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the Director, New Student Orientation and Family Programs.

Essential Job Functions

1. Oversees and provides direction for comprehensive student life parent and family programming functions, including assigned social media accounts.

2. Plans, markets, implements, and evaluates programs, activities, initiatives, and events related to the area of responsibility, including but not limited to parent and family orientation programs, family day, and sibling orientation. Assists with New Student Orientation.

3. Collaborates with various business leaders, Chamber of Commerce, and Convention and Visitors Bureau to plan and implement events to welcome students, parents, and families to the community.

4. Collaborates with other university departments, faculty, staff, students, and student organizations to plan and implement departmental programs, activities, initiatives, and events.

5. Recruits, hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates assigned staff, including student and graduate assistants.

6. Manages budget(s), monitors expenditures, and oversees payroll function for assigned programs.

7. Interprets and explains university policies and procedures related to the area of responsibility.

8. Collects and maintains data regarding general operation and qualitative evaluation of programming functions related to the area of responsibility.

9. Assesses programming needs and effectiveness relevant to identified student learning outcomes; develops, implements, and revises programming as appropriate.

10. Reviews current departmental policies and procedures and recommends changes.

11. Serves as liaison to university faculty/staff, student organizations, external organizations, and the general public.

12. Acts as the director in their absence or as assigned.

13. Receives and supervises the receipt of payments from students and others for departmentally sponsored activities.

Non-Essential Job Functions

1. May represent the department on various university committees.

2. Coordinates and assists with special projects when assigned.

3. Works evenings, nights, and weekends as required.

4. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

1. Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, university policies and procedures.

2. Knowledge of student development theory, techniques, and research associated with ensuring the success of diverse student populations.

3. Skill in using computer applications including spreadsheet, database, and word processing software.

4. Skill in public speaking and delivering presentations to individuals and groups.

5. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.

6. Ability to establish and maintain a good rapport with university faculty and staff, students, and the general public.

7. Ability to identify problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions.

8. Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate programs.

9. Ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines.

10. Ability to work effectively and patiently with students, parents, and family members.

11. Ability to provide support for student development with a demonstrable concern for students.

12. Ability to manage a budget and work within the constraints of that budget.

13. Ability to train and supervise others.

14. Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.

Physical Demands

Required Education

Master’s degree in student affairs administration, higher education administration or a related field is required.

Required Experience and Training

Two years of related experience is required. Experience with planning, marketing, implementing, and evaluating detail-oriented projects, programs, events, activities, and initiatives is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with parent/family programming is preferred. Supervisory experience is preferred.

Special Conditions for Eligibility

This is a security-sensitive position subject to criminal record check.

This is an IT-sensitive position subject to the Computer and Network Security policy.

Min Pay Rate

Mid Pay Rate

Salary Information Salary Grade - 10, Hiring Salary - $48,272

Specific Job Requirements/Duties for this Posting

Is Background Check Required? Yes

Benefit and Retirement Eligibility

This position is eligible for participation in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas ( TRS ) retirement plan, subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

EEO Statement

Stephen F. Austin State University, an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and Educator, is committed to excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, creed, color, age, national origin, religion or physical or mental disability as required by law. If, because of an impairment or disability, you need accommodation during any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 936-468-2304.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S2024-180

Candidates Eligible to Apply Open to all qualified applicants

Number of Positions Available 1

Posted Date 05/08/2025

Review Start Date

Close Date

Work Schedule 8:00am-5:00pm Monday-Friday, some nights and weekends

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Posting Quick Link https://careers.sfasu.edu/postings/12316

Contact Information

Contact Name Katelyn Childress

Contact Phone (936)468-6635

Contact Email [email protected]

Contact Information

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ * Will you have obtained a Master's degree by the start date of the position?

+ Yes

+ No

+ * What is your academic major/minor?

(Open Ended Question)

+ * Which of the following best represents the number of years experience you possess relating to the job to which you are applying?

+ Less than two years

+ Two to three years

+ Four to five years

+ Six to seven years

+ Eight to nine years

+ Ten or more years

+ * Do you have prior experience planning, marketing, implementing, and evaluating detail-oriented projects, programs, events, activities and initiatives?

+ Yes

+ No

+ * Please describe your experience with orientation, transition, and/or parent/family programs.

(Open Ended Question)

+ * Please describe your supervisory experience.

(Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

+ Resume

+ Cover Letter

Optional Documents