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Program Assistant Director of Transitional Programs

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON

Arlington, TXJob$57–60K/yrSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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Compensation
$57–60K/yr
Location
Arlington, TX
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Class C Driver's LicenseTexas Driver's License Within 30 Days

Job overview

The Program Assistant Director of Transitional Programs supports the development and delivery of programs that help new students transition successfully, with a focus on transfer, first-generation, off-campus and online students, and other target populations. The role includes program implementation, student leadership development, supervision, transition initiatives, marketing, budget management, and daily office operations. The annual salary ranges from $57,000 to $60,000, with the final offer based on experience, qualifications, and fit.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Program DevelopmentCampus Event ImplementationStudent Employee SupervisionStudent Program PlanningProgram EvaluationStudent TransitionsAdmissionsAcademic AdvisingFamily ProgramsStudent OrientationMarketingCommunicationsSocial MediaGraphic DesignBudget Management

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Higher Education Administration or Related2 Years Program Development or Campus Events1 Year Student Employee SupervisionClass C Driver's LicenseCurrent Three-Year Driving RecordTexas Driver's License Within 30 DaysMaster's Degree3+ Years Experience2+ Years Student Employee Supervision

Full job description

The Program Assistant Director of Transitional Programs (TP), within the New Student Transition and Family Programs Department (NSTFP) is responsible for assisting in the development of programs designed to support the successful transition for new students. The role will focus on supporting transfer students, first generation students, off campus/online students, and other target populations identified. The Program Assistant Director will be responsible for program implementation, student leadership development, transition support initiatives, management and supervision, as well as assisting with daily office operations to support student success.The annual salary for this position ranges from $57,000 to $60,000. The final offer will be based on the candidateand#x2019;s experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role..Assist and supervise the development, maintenance and coordination of transition and support programs for target populations including transfer students, first generation, offcampus/online students, and other identified groups.Create opportunities for new students to connect to campus through intentional outreach, mentoring opportunities, and education.Assist in the development of collaborative programs with other campus departments and offices to provide comprehensive and holistic support for students.Aid in the development of strategic partnerships with key campus partners such as enrollment services, division of student success, and academic affairs.Assist in the development of department goals and outcomes and assessment measures to track program success.Assist Director in writing departmental reports.Co-Supervise student leaders, peer mentors, and/or student employees within the Department of New Student and Family Transition Programs.Direct supervision of Transition Programs Graduate Assistant and undergraduate Transition Support Liaisons.Develop curriculum, instruction, training plans and program opportunities for Transition Support Initiatives and future leadership programs that includes future programs like the First-Generation Mentorship Program, the Transfer Student Association/Honor Society, Transfer Success Modules, and a First-Generation Student Organization.Manage the marketing and communications for Transition Programs including newsletters, website updates, social media and graphic design.Work collaboratively with the NSTFP Coordinator to produce a professional marketing andmessaging plan.Manage programming budget, following campus fiscal policies and procedures.Create and maintain standard operating procedures for assigned processes and procedures.Keep abreast of current events as they pertain to students and their families and represent Transition Programs on various campus committees as assigned by supervisor, recruitment events, and other activities sponsored by the University and Division of Student Affairs; as well as professional development opportunities, including professional conferences.Assist with day-to-day office operations for Transition Programs within the New Student Transition and Family Programs Department including but not limited to student and family support services, records management, and office administration to include answering emails/calls of and assisting with walk-in visits from students, parents and families, orientation and administrative responsibilities.Performs other duties assigned..Bachelorand#x2019;s degree in higher education administration, student affairs in higher education,counseling, social work or related field.Two (2) years experience working with program development, and/or campus events implementation.One (1) year of experience supervising undergraduate and or graduate student employees.Industry knowledge and experience in any of the following: student transitions, admissions, advising, family programs and/or orientation in higher education.Experience planning, implementing, and evaluating student programs and events.Licenses: Class 'C' perator's Driver's License.The applicant selected must provide a current three-year Driving Record from the current state of residence.If not currently a Texas resident, you must obtain a Texas Driver's License within 30 days after entering Texas as a new resident..Masterand#x2019;s degree.Three (3) or more years of experience.Experience working with new student programs, transfer students, first generation students or targeted student success initiatives.Two (2) years or more of supervision of student employees.

How this job compares

Set against the 10,405 open Program Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$57–60K/yr
  • Texas median$126–200K/yr367 salary ranges
  • US median$126–201K/yr7,497 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $59K, is 65% below the Texas median midpoint ($166K) — in the lowest quarter of Program Management salary ranges in Texas.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 633 open Program Management jobs in Texas and 10,405 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — less than three in four Program Management postings that state a minimum ask for (median 7 years, across 8,965 postings).
Education
4,233 of the 10,405 open Program Management jobs (41%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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