Coordinator, Family

Experience in program development, assessment, and public speaking.

Experience with large scale programming, event planning or project management.

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse constituencies both on and off campus.

Strong written and interpersonal communication.

Ability to hold and serve two distinct constituent populations with equal attentiveness and responsiveness based on the makeup of the Texas State population.

Ability to create campus-wide relationships and foster strategic collaborations.

Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously with professionalism and results orientation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's or other advanced degree in Higher Education Administration, Counseling, or related field.
• Understanding of fundamental event planning practices.
• Understanding of the transition needs of both family member and new transfer student populations.
• Familiarity with transfer student success research, community college pipelines, and transfer-specific challenges.
• General student development theory, with application to family engagement and student transition programming.
• Program development and assessment.
• Budget management concepts.

Job Description:
The Coordinator of Family and Transfer Experiences leads, manages programming, engagement, and support initiatives for two distinct yet interconnected populations. Parents/family members of new and continuing students, incoming, current transfer students at Texas State University.

Job Duties:
Family Program Management:

• Support and host an educational and engaging experience for over 7,000 new families and 3,000 transfers through New Student Orientation.
• Coordinate annual Family Weekend and Spring Family Day experiences for over 8,000 individuals to connect families to the life of the university.
• Assist with the development and implementation of department-wide programs including New Student Orientation, Welcome week, and other new orientation, transition, and retention initiatives.
• Provide on-site supervision of designated events to oversee use of facilities, compliance with policies, hospitality, and assistance in problem resolution.

Transfer Program Management:

• Coordinate and implement Transfer Orientation programming for incoming transfer students, in partnership with the Assistant Director and campus collaborators.
• Host and execute transfer-specific retention and transition programming across the academic year, informed by transfer student success research and institutional data.
• Serve as a programmatic point of contact for transfer student engagement, connecting students to resources, communities, and belonging opportunities.
• Provide on-site supervision of designated events to oversee use of facilities, compliance with policies, hospitality, and assistance in problem resolution.

Constituent Engagement

• Support communication and engagement with families through established communication channels including the Bobcat Family Portal, social media and webpages.
• Support project teams consisting of internal and external stakeholders to host an engaging weekend-long program of activities.
• Develop and execute print and electronic resources to serve families and transfer students.

Fiscal Management

• Steward revenue accounts totaling over $200,000 and multiple endowed scholarships.
• Administer scholarship programs and competitions to award over $25,000 of financial resources to current students.

Other Duties as Assigned

• Coordinate special projects and other duties as assigned by the Director of New Student and Family Experiences or designee.

Additional Information to Applicants:


Job Open Date: 10/05/2026
Job Close Date: 10/26/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Normal Work Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Normal Work Hours Start: 8:00AM
Normal Work Hours End: 5:00PM

Posting Notices:


Legal and Required Notices:
Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete the Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States. Texas State University participates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon the successful verification of work authorization. Employees are required to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy the conditions of Form I9 at all times during their employment and the university makes no implicit or explicit promises to financially support visa or permanent residency applications.

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About Texas State and San Marcos:
Texas State University is a emerging research institution located in the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in the Texas State University System and one of the 75 largest universities in the country, with over 38,000 students and approximately 4,000 faculty and staff

Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over 50,000 people located about half way between Austin and San Antonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and the stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charm of the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banks of the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activities throughout the year.

Why work @ Texas State?
• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
• Great professional development opportunities: choose from a variety of workshops, training, online learning and even access educational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academic courses
• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions

By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you'll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.


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