"Assistant Director of New Student and Family Programs, Office of Student Involvement, UMKC Division"

Hiring Department

Office of Student Involvement

Job Description

The Assistant Director of New Student and Family Programs will lead initiatives and events for new students and their families for the University of Missouri – Kansas City. The Assistant Director will develop, manage, implement, and evaluate transition programs for freshman and transfer students, with a focus on supporting the university’s strategic plan. The position assumes responsibilities for planning, coordinating, and supervising new student programming, including UMKC Parent and Family Programs, Roo Welcome, and other initiatives focused on integrating new students into the UMKC community. This position will work closely with the Division of Student Success and other campus partners to develop and implement new student programming strategies. The Assistant Director represents the university to students, families, and the general public.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Provide team leadership for the planning, development, and implementation of Roo Welcome which includes programming during the first 3 weeks of classes in both the Fall and Spring semesters;
• Develop and implement a comprehensive assessment strategy for all transition programs to measure impact on student sense of belonging, engagement, and retention, and use findings to make data-driven improvements;
• Provide supervision to student employees that assist with welcome and transition programs, including training, evaluating performance and motivating student employees to achieve individual and university goals;
• Coordinate UMKC Parent & Family Programs, including parent & family communications, coordinating the UMKC Parent & Family Council, as well as other parent and family initiatives, to empower families as partners in student success;
• Plan and implement UMKC Family Weekend;
• Develop and coordinate involvement opportunities for new and continuing transfer students, addressing their unique transitional needs to support retention;
• Work collaboratively with university partners, such as academic units and campus departments, as well as community partners and organizations;
• Represent the Office of Student Involvement on university and/or community committees;
• Manage program budgets effectively and in alignment with departmental priorities;
• Other duties as assigned.

Shift

The position includes weekend and evening work. Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Manager for Student Engagement and/or Director of Student Involvement.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 4 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree strongly preferred in Higher Education, Educational Administration, Student Personnel Administration, etc.
• 2-3 years of student involvement and/or new student programming preferred.
• Supervision of student staff or advising of students and/or student organizations preferred.
• Demonstrated willingness and commitment to working with students, families and university faculty/staff from diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge and practice of student development theory to support student leadership and student involvement.
• Experience with event planning and management, including contract negotiation and implementation.

Anticipated Hiring Range

$52,915.20 - $56,000 per year, commensurate with education, experience, and internal equity.

Application Deadline

For best consideration, please apply by September 1, 2025. Applications will continue to be accepted and reviewed until filled.

Community Information

Kansas City offers the best of both worlds—a vibrant, urban community with Midwestern appeal. The city’s rich history and its modern-day, innovative thinking come together to create an eclectic group of neighborhoods that offer a little something for everyone. From thriving arts districts, an energetic downtown nightlife, casual to upscale shopping and champion sports teams, you will have no problem making yourself at home. Of course, one of Kansas City’s biggest claims to fame is its food, especially its world-famous barbecue. Foodies will delight in the culinary scene found throughout the city. Ranging from award-winning chefs to cozy pizza joints, Kansas City definitely is not lacking any flavor.

UMKC’s campuses are conveniently nestled in the middle of all the action. Volker Campus is just minutes from the legendary Country Club Plaza, perfect for shopping or restaurants for lunch or after-work happy hours. Surrounded by hip neighborhoods and eateries, the Health Sciences Campus is located downtown near University Health Truman Medical Center and Children’s Mercy Hospital.

UMKC is proud to be “Kansas City’s university,” and the campus and its people celebrate all the characteristics of the surrounding community. To learn more about life in Kansas City and find more resources, visit VisitKC.com.