Assistant Director of New Student and Family Programs

Position Announcement

Under the general direction of the Director of New Student & Family Programs, the Assistant Director will assist in the development and implementation of New Student & Family Programs’ signature events, including Trailblazer Orientation, Trailblazer Connections, and Family Weekend. Trailblazer Orientation is a robust in-person and virtual orientation for first-time students, transfer students, adult learners, and family members. Trailblazer Connections is a two-credit first year experience course comprised of a three-day pre-semester course and weekly semester course. Additionally, the Assistant Director will work collaboratively with key campus partners, including academic deans, faculty, advisors, and administrative staff within and outside of Academic Affairs to deliver successful large-scale transition programs for new students and their families. Additional information about the department and program offerings can be found online at https://studentaffairs.utahtech.edu/enrollment-management/new-student-and-family-programs/ .

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Trailblazer Connections pre-semester and mid-semester events, including the design, preparation, implementation, and evaluation of all programs.
• Collaborate with the Director of First Year Experience to incorporate required Trailblazer Connections curriculum into the pre-semester schedule and develop mid-semester events to meet stated course goals.
• Implement large-scale events during the Trailblazer Connection pre-semester, including the Welcome Wednesday first-year convocation, Trailblazer Expo organization fair, Community Food Fair, and evening programs.
• Collaborate with the Student Success Program to coordinate the logistics of the Summer START Program alongside the Trailblazer Connections course.
• Design and implement Family Programs, including Family Weekend, Family of the Year, and the Family Association to engage new and current Utah Tech families.
• Assist in the recruitment, hiring, training and supervision of up to 30 student leaders, including developing and co-leading a comprehensive training program.
• Hire, train, and supervise 1-2 paraprofessional employees, including part-time or intern positions.
• Serve on the New Student Onboarding Communications Committee to develop the onboarding and communication plan for Utah Tech Families, in concurrence with the new student communication plan.
• Assist with all New Student and Family Programs’ signature initiatives and events.
• Maintain relevant in industry best practices for new student and family programming and pursue professional development opportunities as applicable.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least two years of experience in a higher education setting (graduate experience applies).
• Experience coordinating large scale events and programs.
• Understanding of college student development theory and practice within the areas of orientation, transition, and retention.
• Experience hiring, training, and supervising undergraduate student-leaders.
• Efficient in organization and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Higher Education Administration, Counseling, Student Affairs, or another related field.
• At least one year of experience planning new student transition programs in a higher education setting.
• Experience teaching first-year experience courses.
• Experience with CRM software; i.e. Slate, Banner, etc.

Supplemental Information

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Full-time professional staff (overtime-exempt) position. Annual salary of $50,000+ depending on qualifications & experience. Desired start date of June 2023. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, employee assistance and wellness programs, life, disability, retirement, undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents, as well as paid holidays in addition to sick and vacation leave accruals. See https://humanresources.dixie.edu/employee-benefits/ under 'Benefits Summary' for more details.

ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Application review begins April 24, 2023 . Submit application materials (including resume contents and contact information for three professional references) and upload cover letter electronically. If, because of a disability, you need special services or facilities in order to apply for this opening, please call the Human Resources Office at (435) 652-7520.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Utah Tech University is an open, inclusive, comprehensive, polytechnic institution, committed to exceptional student learning and success that has adopted an instructional approach of 'active learning. active life' and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911 as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, our university is located in picturesque southwestern Utah, approximately 120 miles north of Las Vegas. The area is renowned for its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities. Click here to learn more about the University .

Utah Tech University is a fast-growing Utah public institution of higher education, with more than 12,000 students. We offer over 230 programs, including masters, bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. We seek to recruit and retain diverse and ambitious faculty and staff who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, inclusive, comprehensive, polytechnic university. Utah Tech University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer; the President and employees of the University are fully committed to Affirmative Action and within its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment. Utah Tech does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or the University’s non-discrimination policies:

• Director of Equity Compliance / Title IX Coordinator: Hazel Sainsbury - titleix@dixie.edu , HCC 579, 435-652-7747.
• Deputy Title IX Coordinator: Abby DeFeo - titleix@dixie.edu , 435-652-7731.

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://titleix.dixie.edu/ or contact:

• U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, ocr@ed.gov , 800-421-3481.
• U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, ocr.denver@ed.gov , 303-844-5695.

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In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification.