Job Description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The Director of Student Experience and Transitions provides vision, strategy, and long-term planning for a comprehensive Student Services Department, which includes Student Life and Career and Transfer Connections. This role is responsible for designing and implementing intentional, student-centered experiences that support engagement, belonging, career readiness, and successful transitions across the student life cycle.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Responsible for planning and oversight of key functions within the area of Student Experience and Transitions, including Student Life and Career and Transfer Connections. Promotes and ensures collaboration between areas to provide a cohesive and consistent student experience

Manages, monitors, and administers area budgets. Implements budget controls and performs needs assessments for development of annual budgeting recommendations

Hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates department employees at various levels. Provides professional development opportunities for continued success and growth. Oversees the management of administrative processes (i.e., payroll, personnel, purchasing, etc

Develops, implements, and evaluates programs, services, and initiatives that support student engagement, leadership development, career readiness, and successful student transitions

Creates, analyzes, and utilizes a variety of detailed reports. Uses data-driven information to provide informed updates to Administration and to support continuous improvement efforts

Analyzes, interprets, and implements policies and practices as they relate to compliance and operational effectiveness. Ensures compliance with all applicable internal and external rules, regulations, and requirements, and with LSC policies and procedures

Maintains communication and collaboration with academic departments, system offices, and external partners to support integrated student experiences and transition pathways

Serves on and attends internal and external meetings, committees, workshops, and conferences as required

Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Able to work autonomously and have a high degree of judgment
• Advanced organization skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent decision making, conflict resolution, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of people
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to take initiative and understand all of the policies and procedures
• Multi-tasking abilities
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude in demanding work environment

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS:

• Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone, and other general office equipment
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience must include at least 3 years in a management level position

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree

Salary

Hiring salary range is $77,356- $88,959

Lone Star College provides a hiring salary range for all posted full-time non-faculty positions. Where your salary offer would fall in that range is determined by your related experience and education. Should you receive an offer of employment from Lone Star College, the resume submitted in the application process will be utilized to calculate your salary offer. The information outlined below will provide the Office of Human Resources everything needed to determine an accurate starting salary.

Your resume should provide a complete picture of your work experience. The resume should include the following information for each position listed:

Length of time (specific months and years) of employment

If the position was full time or part time

If the position was paid or unpaid

Level of degree completed including date earned.

Unofficial transcript for highest earned degree

Additionally, any certifications listed as required or preferred in the Lone Star College job description should be included in the resume submitted.

Benefits Marketing Statement

By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment and excellent work/life balance. This includes a full comprehensive and competitive benefits package, a generous number of paid holidays and vacation days, wellness programs, tuition waiver, professional development opportunities and more.

Special Instructions

Go to the Job Search page, click on 'My Activities' at the top of the page. Under My Cover Letters and Attachments you will click on 'Add Attachment.' Please be sure to put the Job ID# in the title once you name your file for cover letters only, unless you attached your cover letter with your resume.

If you are applying for an Instructional position (i.e. Faculty, Adjunct Faculty, Instructor), please ensure you include the following to be considered: Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Teaching Philosophy, and unofficial transcripts.

You must limit your file name for any attachment to 40 characters or less.

How to Apply

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY

We will not accept application material received via fax, email, mail, or hand delivered.

Postings for part-time and adjunct positions are active for the academic year. By selecting the option to receive notifications on your profile, you will begin receiving electronic communication regarding new opportunities with Lone Star College (LSC).

If selected for an interview, a recruiter will contact you by phone, or email to schedule an interview.