About the role#
The Assistant Director supports the development and implementation of programming for first-generation students. This role builds community to help students with retention, persistence, and degree completion. You will work under general supervision to meet institutional goals.
What you'll do#
- Plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate first-generation student programming, including events like First-Generation Graduation Reception and First-Gen Fridays.
- Advise the First-Gen Student Organization and First-Gen Ambassadors on program development and activities.
- Enhance collaborations with various university offices and departments to support student success initiatives.
- Manage all publications and marketing for first-generation events, including flyers, brochures, and digital communications.
- Represent the Center for First-Generation Students at events and activities.
What you'll need#
- A Master’s degree in higher education, student development, counseling, or a related field.
- Two years of related work experience with first-generation students or student advising.
- Ability to plan, direct, and evaluate complex operations using institutional resources.
- Skill in handling multiple projects and coordinating large groups of student volunteers.
- Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the public.
Location & details#
- Location: Denton, Texas.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time.
- Compensation: Paid position.
- Hiring term: Rolling.
About Texas Woman's University
Texas Woman's University is a public higher education institution founded in 1901 with its headquarters in Denton, Texas. The university maintains additional campuses in Dallas and Houston and employs between 1,001 and 5,000 staff members. It provides a range of bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and online degree programs across disciplines including nursing, healthcare, business, education, and the liberal arts. Originally established for women, the institution has operated as a co-educational university since 1994.
