Posting Number:

20112436

Position Title:

Assistant Director, New Student & Leadership Programs (NSLP) #495362

FTE:

1.00

Position Type:

Staff

Department:

New Student & Leadership Program

Job Summary/Basic Function:

About This Role:

Provide meaningful programs and initiatives for incoming students and their families with the transition into and through Lamar University. As well as coordinate Leadership and Community service/engagement initiatives. Initiatives include new student and parent orientation, parent and families programs, large scale leadership and civic engagement programs. The Assistant Director has direct reporting responsibility to the Director of New Student and Leadership Programs.


Who We Are:

Lamar University is a diverse and accessible global university for life-long learners with a passion for broad-based community engagement. As a vital contributor to the socioeconomic wellbeing and resilience of the Gulf Coast region, our expertise is recognized locally and beyond. Lamar University is home to more than 17,000 students and is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 100 degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals.

Lamar University is committed to fostering a culture of diversity where students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds can learn, work, and serve.

Benefits – Job Perks:

At Lamar University one of the ways we show value to our team members is by offering the following perks:

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Health, dental & vision insurance
• Life insurance
• State of Texas Retirement plans
• Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependent
• Paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays.
  
  

What You’ll Do – Position Duties

As a member of our team, you will have an impact on our clients through accomplishment of the following responsibilities:

• Provide support to the Director of New Student & Leadership Programs in all matters related to orientation, week of welcome, year-round orientation initiatives for first-year and transfer students.
• Coordinate event logistics and programming for large initiatives for including New Student Orientation, Spring Welcome, and Parent & Family Orientation.
• Select, train, and supervise Student Orientation Coordinators, Orientation Leaders. Facilitate weekly meetings, training sessions, and retreat(s) with the Student Leadership Team for Orientation.
• Provide front-line supervision of each orientation program.
• Coordinate a variety of parent and family programs, including Family Weekends, Parent Receptions, Parent and Family Newsletter, website, and works closely with campus constituents in providing information and programming to parents and families.
• Serve as a key liaison between the university and families of current students.
• Oversee the continuous development, implementation, and evaluation of fall and spring Week of Welcome program, marketing, execution, and assessment.
• Oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of various first year programs for new students.
• Oversee and coordinate Leadership Programs, including Leadership Conferences, Leadership Certificate program, and leadership workshops.
• Develop and coordinate an annual Student Leadership Conference.
• Direct, manage, and instruct leadership workshops, programs and student leader training across all departments within the division.
• Manage and oversee all aspects to LU Lead, Leadership Certificate program.
• Implement university wide awareness programs to educate students about volunteer opportunities on campus and within the community.
• Develop and manage sustained partnerships with local non-profit and service agencies.
• Provide information and guidance for students, faculty, and staff who wish to engage in volunteer work in the local community.
• Give support to the Big Event executive committee and help with the coordination of the Big Event, day of community service
• Collaborate with the Student Organization Service Office to track all student volunteer hours and engagement within LUHub platform
• Prepare and maintain appropriate assessment, reports, and publications.
• Use web-based tools for marketing, web design, orientation records, and assessment.
• Assist with division sponsored events such as Homecoming and Toast to Leadership Banquet.
• Meet weekly with the Director of New Student & Leadership Programs, and attend regularly scheduled departmental meetings.
• Participate on departmental, division, and university committees and task forces;
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

What You’ll Need to Succeed – Minimum Qualifications

To be successful in this role and a great addition to our team we need you to come with the following:

Minimum Education:

• Master’s degree in student personnel, higher education or a related field. One year of work experience in college student affairs, student activities, orientation, transfer, or first year programming

Minimum Experience:

• Demonstrated orientation and transition experience
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion and the ability to work with a diverse group of constituents
• Experience in designing and implementing programming or large-scale events
• 1 year of direct experience in orientation, new student programs or student activities at a professional level
• 1 years of experience supervising paraprofessional staff members

Physical Requirements:

Moderate physical activity. Can require handling objects of average-weight up to 30 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.

Willingness to work flexible schedule, which may include evening and weekend hours as required and emergency management and/or crisis management.

Willing to assist with the evacuation process of residence students to an off-site location for tropical storm or hurricane.

• Must be able to remain in stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Must be able to have repetitive wrist/hand/finger movement to work on computer and/or related office equipment.
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.

EEO Statement:

Lamar University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Veteran's Preference Statement:

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.

Security Sensitive Statement:

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Salary:

Commensurate

Posting Date:

07/12/2022

Open Until Filled:

Yes