Required Application Materials

A single PDF or Word document containing a resume, letter of interest, and a list of the names and contact information for three (3) professional references is required to apply.

Important Instructions:

When prompted to upload your “resume”, upload your combined documents as one file.

• Please do not upload documents to “Cover Letter” or “References”.

If the required application materials were not uploaded at the “resume” prompt, please withdraw your application, and re-apply to upload your combined documents as one file.

Job Summary

The Assistant Director of Student Organizations is responsible for the management of registered student organizations. The position provides oversight to the registration process conducted each long semester (fall & spring), event registrations, room reservations, marketing requests, education, and enforcement of university policies, and providing development opportunity for student organization leaders. The Assistant Director supports university policy regarding freedoms of speech, expression and assembly while serving as an advocate for student learning and development. The position serves as a primary administrator for the student engagement platform. Position is required to assist with Department of Student Engagement activities and university-wide events, which requires working nights & weekends.

Major Responsibilities/Duties/Critical Tasks

• Manages the registered student organizations program (formation, re-registration, policy enforcement, orientation, programming advisement/consultation).
• Reviews, approves, and conducts consultations of student organization events and activities.
• Manages developmental and compliance education and training for students involved in organizations.
• Oversees communications for student organizations (newsletters, approval of postings, etc.).
• Implements Student Organization programming including but not limited to Swoopsation (org fair), new student orientation fair, homecoming involvement, student organization President’s council, etc.
• Conducts assessment of Registered Student Organizations through administrative and student learning outcomes.
• Performs administrative tasks, assists with strategic planning, departmental assessment, and evaluation of programs.
• Assists the Director in the management of Student Organization office annual budget(s) and the effective use of department resources.
• Develops marketing and conducts departmental outreach regarding programs and initiatives.
• Prepares regular reports detailing Student Organization programs as it relates to student retention and involvement.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Required Education/Experience

• Master’s degree in student affairs or related field.
• Three (3) years of experience in the coordinating and development of student organization services or the equivalent experience.
• A combination of education and experience may be accepted.

Preferred Education/Experience

• Direct experience in the advising and development of student activities and organization programs, along with a strong understanding of student development theory, organizational development, student learning outcomes and assessment.

Accompanying Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies

• Knowledge of transition and college student development theory.
• Understanding of student organization policies & procedures.
• Critical thinking, effective reasoning, and reflective thinking.
• 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 13 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls 10,000 students and consists of six colleges.

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/.

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.

EEO/AA Statement

The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.