Executive Director of Enrollment & Student Services
The University of Texas at Arlington

Posting Number:

S05664P

Executive Director of Enrollment & Student Services

Executive Director

CONHI Student Success Advising

Arlington

Executive/Administration

Full-time

Standard

Monday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm.

• Requires presence and leading select activities before/after standard work hours and occasional weekend events.
• Requires some travel.

External and Internal

Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience.

Funding expected to continue

Monthly

Yes

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The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is 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. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 "Very High Research Activity" institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times' annual "Best for Vets: Colleges" list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA's $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.

Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100. The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.

Lead the Office of Enrollment and Student Services including activities related to recruitment, enrollment, and student advisement for College of Nursing and Health Innovations (CONHI) students across all departments and programs.

• Leadership for the Office of Enrollment and Student Services (OESS) including direct supervision of the OESS Directors and Administrative Assistant to the OESS Executive Director.
• Lead the OESS strategic plan implementation and evaluation. Coordinate, in collaboration with Department Chairs and Program Directors, the activities that grow, improve, and maintain CONHI academic programs.
• Oversees special program contracts and establishment of new partnerships with Community Colleges and ISDs in collaboration with OESS Director of Recruitment and UTA Office of Legal Affairs.
• Liaison between academic departments and CONHI.
• Serves a resource and on matters related to policies and procedures.
• Oversee graduate degree plans, course sequencing, and model degree plans.
• Direct and monitor processes related to upper-division application and admission processes- pre-ranking, ranking, and post ranking.
• Collaborate with the academic departments supervising admission, immunization, and non-academic appeals and concerns.
• Oversee accuracy and updating of content on academic program webpages.
• Collaborate with Office of First Year Courses to ensure degree alignment and student management.
• Oversee and address escalated student issues regarding admission, enrollment, progression/retention, and graduation. Collaborates with other university units on student issues.
• Coordinate responses to students from the Office of Student Conduct and academic non-progression student letters.
• Reviews Maintains for academic programs and includes running reports and managing systems to report information.
• Validates student progression and status letters.
• Serve as a member of the CONHI Dean's Council.
• Represent CONHI at University committee/meetings regarding admission, progression, financial aid, enrollment management. Represent OESS in meetings with select external partners.
• Engages in personal professional development to ensure best practices, innovation, and high-level services are provided.
• Performs other duties assigned.

• Master's degree in education, counseling, student affairs or a related degree or eleven (11) years of an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five (5) years of experience in student services.
• Five (5) of experience in management or leadership role.

• Doctorate degree in education, counseling, student affairs, or related degree.
• Eight (8) or more year's experience in leading a student services organization in higher education.
• Five (5) 5 or more year's experience serving as an advisor.
• Three (3) or more year's experience in advising nursing program and/or allied health.

• Communication and negotiating skills.
• Management & leadership skills.
• Ability to evaluate processes and develop policies and procedures in regards to enrollment and advising.
• Experience & understanding of curriculum & faculty role.
• Ability to identify and access resources.
• Ability for management of Fiscal planning, budget management, and reporting.
• Ability to manage semester and annual reporting of admissions and graduation data.
• Ability to work collaboratively with university and departmental offices.
• Ability to complete all physical tasks as needed.

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University's compliance with this policy.

The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu.

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Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.