Position Information
Posting Number S06675P
Position Title Program Assistant Director\- UTA West Recruitment \& Academic Partnerships
Department Recruiting
Location Ft. Worth
Position Status Full\-time
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday; 8:00am – 5:00pm
- Position requires travel and work in select evening and weekends.
- Develop and implement strategic recruitment strategies focused on transfer, adult learner, and graduate to meet enrollment goals at UTA West campus. Identify the opportunities for articulation agreements to build recruitment pipelines into academic programs.
- Continue to build and maintain relationships with community colleges, businesses, and other organizations and educational institutions to enhance recruitment efforts.
- Collaborate with academic departments and student services to align recruitment strategies with program offerings.
- Lead undergraduate\-to\-graduate pathway exploration and facilitation to recruit students into graduate programs at UTA West.
- Coordinate on\-campus and off\-campus recruitment programs, including information sessions, workshops, and community outreach activities.
- Represent UTA West at education fairs, networking events, and community meetings to promote UTA West academic programs.
- Engage with prospective students through phone calls, emails, text campaigns, virtual sessions, and in\-person recruitment hosted activities and events, providing detailed information about UTA’s graduate programs and undergraduate transfer options.
- Prospective student interaction will be tracked in Slate CRM.
- Maintain effective communication with students throughout the prospect to yield pipeline to foster interest and facilitate a smooth transition into UTA West.
- Facilitate initial credit evaluations for transfer applicants, assisting them in understanding the admissions process and program requirements.
- Post recruitment cycle conduct analysis of recruitment activities to determine ROI. Use this information to inform the next recruitment cycle.
- Use application benchmarking reports to determine opportunities for improved application management.
- Utilize market research to understand trends and needs within the targeted student populations
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Three (3\) years of experience in student recruitment or admissions, with a strong focus on graduate and transfer student populations.
- Direct work experience with higher education inquiry and application management.
- Master’s degree in a related field preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and
- Familiarity with graduate and undergraduate admissions processes, credit evaluation, and transfer policies.
- Knowledge of student recruitment and admissions best practices, with a strong focus on
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with Slate and PeopleSoft (e.g., CRM
- Excellent relationship\-building and communication skills, both verbal and written.
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- Resume or CV
- Cover/Interest Letter
Salary Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience.
Pay Basis Monthly
Job Summary
The Program Assistant Director for UTA West Recruitment \& Academic Partnerships develops recruitment strategies and identify and develop key partnerships with the aim of meeting defined enrollment goals at UTA West. This position plays a pivotal role in promoting UTA’s brand new UTA West Campus, engaging with prospective students and applicants through various channels and outreach activities inclusive of college fairs, community events, employee partnership, and all other educational student focused events.
The annual salary for this position ranges from $55,400 – $64,899\. The final offer will be based on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
graduate and transfer student populations.
and SIS systems).
Other Requirements
Workplace and Eligibility Conditions
Benefits Eligible Yes
Benefits at UTA
We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University.
https://www.uta.edu/hr/employee\-benefits
To help you understand the full value of these benefits, we have created a tool that calculates the total worth of your compensation package. This tool takes into account all of the benefits that you are eligible for, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. To access this tool and learn more about the total value of your benefits, please click on the following link:
https://resources.uta.edu/hr/services/records/compensation\-tools.php
CBC Requirement
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.
This position may have access to critical infrastructure as defined by Section 113\.001(2\) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code. If so, to be hired for and continue to be employed in this position you must maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure as set forth in Texas Executive Order GA\-48\. By assuming this position, and *if you have access to critical infrastructure*, you authorize the University to conduct routine background checks.
EEO Statement
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.
University Information
The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) 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. As a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution, UTA is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. With an enrollment of more than 42,000 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 and nationally recognized for its commitment to student success and service. It ranks No. 5 in Military Times’ “Best for Vets: Colleges” and is the top university in North Texas for its graduates’ salaries (The Wall Street Journal). UTA is designated as both a Hispanic\-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander\-Serving Institution and is No. 6 for undergraduate ethnic diversity in the United States (U.S. News \& World Report, 2023\). With a global alumni network of approximately 280,000 – including leaders at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas – UTA contributes an estimated $29 billion annually to the Texas economy.
UTA is expanding its regional footprint by building a regional campus, called UTA West, in Parker County on the far west side of Fort Worth. It is scheduled to open in fall 2028\. This initiative aligns with the university’s strategic growth and commitment to serving the broader community. Furthermore, UTA has launched the RISE 100 initiative, aiming to recruit 100 new tenure\-system faculty to strengthen its research enterprise and leadership in key academic areas. Learn more at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic\-plan/rise100.
This is an exciting time to join UTA and contribute to its bold vision for the future.
ADA Accommodations
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.
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1
Open Until Filled
Minimum Number of References Required 3
Maximum Number of References Accepted 3
Special Instructions to Applicants
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.
Requirement Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (\*).
\ What is the highest level of education attained?
+ GED
+ High School Diploma
+ Associate's Degree
+ Bachelor's Degree
+ Master's Degree
+ PhD or equivalent
\ How many years of graduate student recruitment do you have?
+ None/less than 1 year
+ 1 to 2 years
+ 3 to 4 years
+ 5 years or more
\ How many years of overall student recruitment (graduate and undergraduate combined) do you have?
+ None/less than 1 year
+ 1 to 2 years
+ 3 to 4 years
+ 5 years or more
\ Are you willing and able to work evenings and Saturdays?
+ Yes
+ No
\ Are you willing to travel?
+ Yes
+ No
\ Please indicate whether you have completed any UTA Leadership Development programs.
+ Aspiring Leaders Program
+ MavsSupervisor Success Program
+ MavsManager Foundations Program
+ Leading People Credential (completion grants supervisory experience credit for internal entry\-level supervisory roles)
+ None of the above
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
Optional Documents