Parent and Family Programs Coordinator

JOB ID#: 14815

 

Job Summary

The Student Development Specialist II for Parent and Family Programs manages the Office of New Student & Family Programs by implementing programs such as Parent & Family Programs, family/guest orientation, and serves as the primary contact & advisor for the UT Tyler Family Association. This position will also serve as the Parenting Student Liaison for UT Tyler.

 

Major Responsibilities/Duties/Critical Tasks 

• Coordinate and oversee various Parent & Family activities throughout the school year. This includes but is not limited to Family Weekend, Family Day, and ongoing hybrid events.
• Develop comprehensive marketing campaigns as it relates to event schedule, marketing, and assessment of events.
• Advise & enhance the Family Association including all management, evaluation, and assessment of members & events. 
• Manage & develop quarterly at minimum the Family Association Newsletter. 
• Coordinate and/or assist in the development of parent & family events in regional locations including but not limited to Dallas/Ft. Worth, Houston, and Austin. 
• Provide support and collaboration with the Alumni Office to plan and implement alumni initiatives that engage parent/families, future students, and assist with student to alumni transition programs. 
• Provide emergency notifications to parents and families. 
• Serve as the Student Parent Liaison and assist enrolled students who are a parent or legal guardian of a child under 18 years of age, including but not limited to, providing support resources, connecting the student with other departments, and other assistance.
• Manage the student parent database and provide annual reporting to the THECB. 
• Support campus-wide programs hosted by other departments including events hosted by Admissions, Academic Success, Career Success and other Student Success areas. 
• Assist with Student Engagement initiatives as required, including New Student Programs, Leadership, Service, Greek Life, Student Organization support, and university wide initiatives. 
• Serve on University and division committees. 
• Perform other related duties as assigned including but not limited to assisting Department of Student Engagement activities, working nights & weekends, and university wide events. 

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree 
• One year experience with Parent or Family Programs, New Student Programs, program planning, event development or event implementation and evaluation.

Preferred Education / Experience

• Master's degree or current enrollment in a master's degree program, with preference given to degrees in student affairs administration. 
• Two or more years in Parent or Family Programs, New Student Programs, or Student Activities program planning and evaluation.

 

Accompanying Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

• Knowledge of transition and college student development theory 
• Critical thinking, effective reasoning and reflective thinking skills 
• Self-understanding and self-appraisal 
• Connecting knowledge, ideas, and experiences from a variety of domains 
• Fostering meaningful interpersonal relationships 
• Effective leadership and collaboration 
• Demonstrating professionalism 

About The University of Texas at Tyler

The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 14 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls 10,000 students and consists of six colleges. 

Designated an R2 research institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, UT Tyler supports our surrounding region through innovation intended to uplift communities, spearhead sustainability initiatives, preserve ecosystems and support entrepreneurship. UT Tyler has the highest Carnegie classification in East Texas.

Our beautiful Tyler campus features more than 200 acres nestled along a lake and surrounded by thick pine and oak forests, providing a picturesque location for study and recreation. We also offer instructional sites at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler and in Palestine, Longview, and Houston.

With more than 80 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered, UT Tyler provides a wealth of learning opportunities and dynamic programs.

For more information, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about/.

Why work for UT Tyler?  Find out more:  Why Work for UT Tyler?

 

Additional Information

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

For more information regarding benefits offered by UT Tyler, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/offices/human-resources/employees/benefits. 

 

EEO Statement

The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.