Program Director of Graduate Success and Retention
The University of Texas at Arlington

Job Info

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Posting Number:

S05897P

Position Title:

Program Director of Graduate Success and Retention

Department:

Liberal Arts

Location:

Arlington

Job Family:

Executive/Administration

Position Status:

Full-time

Work Hours:

Standard

Work Schedule:

• Monday through Friday
• 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Ability to work some evenings.

Open to:

External and Internal

Salary:

Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience up to $70,000.

Duration:

Funding expected to continue

Pay Basis:

Monthly

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Benefits at UTA:

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University.
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University Information:

The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 "Very High Research Activity" institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times' annual "Best for Vets: Colleges" list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA's $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.

Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100. The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.

Job Summary:

The Program Director of Graduate Success and Retention leads and manages the delivery of an exceptional and transformative graduate student experience and supports retention and degree attainment across all graduate programs in the College of Liberal Arts. The Program Director is responsible for student recruitment, enrollment, and matriculation to meet or exceed the college and university's goals. They also partner in new program development, monitor the health of existing programs, keep records of student progress and funding, and provide data-driven recommendations for improving graduate student success.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Leadership

• Coordinate all College of Liberal Arts graduate programs.
• Oversee policies and procedures related to graduate studies.
• Support the Associate Dean for Education to convene regular meetings with graduate advisors to develop strategies for graduate student success.
• Provide support for graduate students.
• In coordination with the Associate Dean for Education, serve as college representative in graduate matters and liaise with the Graduate School.

Data-Development and Record-Keeping

• Develop robust data and records to inform decision-making related to graduate student success.
• Support departments in providing and monitoring disbursement of graduate student funding. Run enrollment reports in order to support enrollment forecasting.
• Track graduation rates and post-graduation placement/employment.

Program Development and Health In coordination with the Associate Dean for Education, oversee graduate programs across the college.

• Improve the quality of graduate programs and increase enrollment.
• Develop programming to benefit graduate students across the college.
• Dispense graduate student travel and research funding and scholarships.

Recruitment

• Assist departments in the development of recruitment strategies for graduate students.
• Create new programs or initiatives to increase graduate student enrollment to meet or exceed college and university's goals.
• Assist in development of promotional materials/advertisement for graduate education.

Advising Organize and lead annual graduate orientation.

• Advise graduate students on academic and professional matters.
• Manage and resolve graduate student grievances and serve as appeal for departmental decisions on grade grievances and dismissals.

Graduation Organize and lead MA graduation ceremony.

• Monitor graduate student academic progress towards timely graduation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in any liberal arts field or related degree and minimum of two (2) years of experience in recruiting, advising or administrative leadership in higher education; OR six (6) years of an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Terminal degree in any Liberal Arts fields with four (4) years experience in recruiting, advising, or administrative leadership in higher education or (10) years experience with demonstrated success.
• Two (2) years supervisory experience with demonstrated ability to design, implement, manage, and analyze projects and programs.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of trends and issues in higher education, particularly related to graduate education in the liberal arts.
• Experience developing and implementing curriculum and academic initiatives.
• Experience with grant seeking or development.
• Knowledge of university regulations regarding student progress toward graduation, graduation requirements, academic eligibility requirements.
• Full command of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Familiarity with software used by the institution is preferred: SharePoint, MyMav, SAS.

Other Requirements :

• Ability to walk around facilities to survey use and needs.

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 ADADocs@uta.edu.

Number of Vacancies:

1

Minimum Number of References Required:

3

Special Instructions to Applicants:

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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