Program Director - Student Learning & Leadership

Lubbock

Program Director - Student Learning & Leadership

42322BR

University Student Housing

Position Description

The Program Director for Student Learning & Leadership has primary responsibilities in Supervision, Administration, Student Development and Institutional Support, and On-Call / Emergency Response. The Program Director for Student Learning & Leadership is responsible for providing high-level academic development and leadership engagement administrative functions for their assigned areas. This position may require evening and weekend duties. The Program Director for Student Learning & Leadership is supervised by the Director for Student Engagement within the Residence Life area.

Note : All positions are considered a part of the larger team. In the event of a vacancy, staff may be asked to fulfill a role or have other job duties added to their position to meet the needs of staff and the department. Every effort will be made to recruit and fill positions as quickly as possible to allow staff to return to the duties for which they were originally hired.

About the University

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral / Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.

About Lubbock : Referred to as the "Hub City" because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock's Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

Major / Essential Functions

Supervision (30%)

• Recruit, train, directly supervise, and evaluate the Program Manager for Student Learning and Residence Life Coordinator for Student Leadership.
• Contribute to and monitor the professional development of area staff.
• Provide indirect supervision and support to Residence Life Professional and Student Staff, particularly related to academic support and student leadership initiatives.
• Conduct one-on-one meetings with direct supervisees and indirect staff as assigned.
• Train and advise Residence Life Staff on student outreach and reporting for area initiatives.

Student Learning & Leadership Institutional Support (35%)

Administration (25%)

On-Call / Emergency Response (10%)

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in the area of specialization or closely related field. Four years of related administrative and technical experience. Additional job related education may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, or related field. Three or more years progressive residence life experience or experience in a field related to the functional area of the position; Two years of experience supervising full-time staff.

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Professional / Personal References, Resume / CV

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Monthly

Job Family

Academic & Student Services

Job Sub Family

Residential Life

Annualized Pay Range

$44,500 - $57,900 - $71,200

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu / hr / payplan.

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Shift

Day

Schedule Details

M-F : 8am-5pm + on call; conference travel and overtime as needed or necessary

Grant Funded?

No

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.