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Position Information

Posting NumberSRGV7767

Working TitleASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR THE CENTER FOR STUDENT INVOLVEMENT

Number of Vacancies1

LocationEdinburg, Texas

DepartmentCenter for Student Involvement

FTE1

FLSAExempt

Scope of Job

To support the direction and oversight of student involvement programs under the Associate Dean of Students for Student Involvement. Assist the Associate Dean in providing guidance and assistance in decision making skills regarding the Center for Student Involvement initiatives. Contribute to the strategic planning of department initiatives and goals, aligning with the overall mission of the institution.

Description of Duties

• Oversees the daily operation of assigned programs under the Center for Student Involvement that include supporting civic engagement, community service, family involvement, intercultural programs, leadership programs, fraternity and sorority life, and student organizations.

• Develops, implements, and assesses programs and initiatives that enhance student engagement and leadership development.

• Participates in the development of short and long-term plans for the office, including the establishment of annual goals and objectives.

• Provides guidance and support to various student involvement opportunities including organizations, programs and events.

• Creates and oversees student learning opportunities focused on leadership development through student employment, volunteer roles, and a range of programs and services.

• Directly responsible for managing assigned program budgets.

• Advises student groups in regarding activities, recruitment, event planning and risk management in compliance with university and national standards.

• Directs the creation, production, and dissemination of public relations and marketing materials to promote activities, programs, and services in coordination with University Marketing and Communications.

• Develops and implements procedures and guidelines for student programs and organizations; recommends and interprets university policy and procedure and issues directions for implementation while monitoring and maintaining compliance.

• Collaborates with campus departments, faculty, and external partners to enhance student involvement opportunities.

• Conducts assessments and gathers feedback to measure the impact of programs and services, using data to inform decision-making and program development.

• Monitors and evaluates program effectiveness, making recommendations for improvements and adjustments as needed.

• Prepares reports and record of activities to ensure progress is being made toward specific department goals and objectives.

• Acts on behalf of the Associate Dean, in his/her absence; and represents the department mission and programs at university wide activities and events.

• Oversees the hiring, training, supervision, and evaluation of assigned professional and support staff.

• May perform other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

General supervision from assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given

Direct supervision of assigned staff.

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.

Preferred Education

Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Educational Leadership, or in a related field from an accredited university from an accredited university.

Licenses/Certifications

None.

Required Experience

Three (3) years of experience working with Student Programs or in a counseling area in Higher Education or a closely related area.

Preferred Experience

Supervisory experience.

Equipment

Use of standard office equipment, personal computer, and audio/visual equipment.

Working Conditions

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office Environment; some travel and weekend work is required. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.

Other

Must have excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills and organizational skills. Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently.

Physical Capabilities

N/A

Employment CategoryFull-Time

Minimum SalaryCommensurate with Experience

Posted SalaryCommensurate with Experience

Position Available Date08/26/2024

Grant Funded PositionNo

If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date

Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dear Applicant,

Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:

Date of Birth

Gender

*Ethnicity/Race

Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.

If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at https://careers.utrgv.edu for detailed contact information.

Additional Information

UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check ( CBC ). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .

Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/44075

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you a current UTRGV employee?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?

• Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions

• Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions

• No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions

• • Please select your highest level of completed education.

• 6th grade education

• 10th grade education

• High School Diploma or GED

• Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited university

• Masters Degree from an accredited university

• Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university

• None of the above

• • Please provide the field of study for your education:

(Open Ended Question)

• • Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:

• Less than 1 year

• 1 year

• 2 years

• 3 years

• 4 years

• 5 years

• 6 years

• 7 years

• 8 years

• 9 years

• 10 years

• Over 10 years

• • Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

• Curriculum Vitae

• Unofficial Transcripts

• Reference Letter 1

• Reference Letter 2

• Reference Letter 3

• Certifications and Licenses

• Training Certificates

• Other Document

• List of 3 References

• Unofficial Transcripts 2

• Unofficial Transcripts 3

• Letter of Interest

• Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

• Additional Document