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Program Director, Student Ready Initiatives

The University of Texas at Arlington · Arlington, TX · 2 mo ago
Education$65k–$70k/yrFull-time

Salary range: $65,300 – $70,000 per year, based on relevant experience and qualifications.

Required application documents: resume, cover letter, and a minimum of three references.

About the Role

The Program Director for Student Ready Initiatives supports and serves as a key operational leader in the implementation and delivery of student-ready initiatives that advance the University’s goals of improving retention and student success, particularly for historically underserved and at-promise populations. This role provides oversight and coordination of summer programming, Academic Testing Services, and the Student Ready Peer (SRP) program. The Program Director ensures initiatives are effectively managed, aligned with institutional priorities, and delivered in compliance with university policies.

Responsibilities

  • Summer Programs
    • Provide leadership and coordination for the implementation and ongoing delivery of summer programming, supporting the development and execution of initiatives to ensure they are effectively planned, staffed, and sustained.
    • Oversee key aspects of program operations, including coordination across admissions, scheduling, and program delivery, to ensure a cohesive, efficient, and student-centered experience.
  • Student Ready Peer (SRP) Program
    • Oversee Student Ready Peer programming and related student support services, including peer mentoring and coaching initiatives.
    • Manage the recruitment, hiring, training, and supervision of student employees serving as peer coaches.
    • Establish performance expectations, provide ongoing guidance, and monitor service delivery to ensure services are delivered effectively and aligned with student success goals, particularly for historically underserved and at-promise student populations.
  • Academic Testing Services
    • Provide administrative and operational oversight for Academic Testing Services.
    • Supervise full-time staff, including assigning responsibilities, managing workflows, and supporting staff performance and development.
    • Ensure compliance with institutional policies, testing standards, and applicable guidelines while maintaining efficient, student-centered operations.
  • Assessment, Data Analysis, and Reporting
    • Collaborate with analytics partners to collect, analyze, and report program data across summer programming, SRP, and testing services.
    • Utilize data to inform decision-making, measure program effectiveness, and support continuous improvement efforts.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
    • Partner with campus stakeholders to support coordination, alignment, and effective delivery of student success initiatives across functional areas.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • Minimum of two (2) years of experience as an administrator at an institution of higher education, including familiarity with student success issues in higher education and experience with retention and graduation best practices.
  • Experience working with historically underserved populations.
  • One (1) year of supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree or terminal degree.
  • Minimum of four (4) years of experience as an administrator at an institution of higher education.
  • Three (3) years of supervisory experience.
  • Experience with data analytics.

Skills

  • Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work with data sets.
  • Demonstrated ability to build relationships with varying stakeholders.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Schedule

  • Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
  • Some evenings and weekends required.

Working Conditions

  • Primarily standard office conditions.
  • Occasional evening or weekend hours.

Benefits

This position is benefits-eligible. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package. For more information, visit https://www.uta.edu/hr/employee-benefits.

About the University

The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area 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. As a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution, UTA is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work.

With an enrollment of more than 42,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. It is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution and nationally recognized for its commitment to student success and service. UTA ranks No. 5 in Military Times’ “Best for Vets: Colleges” and is the top university in North Texas for its graduates’ salaries (The Wall Street Journal). UTA is designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution and is No. 6 for undergraduate ethnic diversity in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023).

With a global alumni network of approximately 280,000—including leaders at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas—UTA contributes an estimated $29 billion annually to the Texas economy. UTA is expanding its regional footprint by building a new campus, UTA West, in Parker County on the far west side of Fort Worth, scheduled to open in fall 2028.

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