"Program Manager - Red Raider Orientation"

Program Manager - Red Raider Orientation

Company: Texas Tech University

Job Location: Lubbock

Category: Student Affairs and Services

Type: Full-Time

43811BR Orientation Services

Position Description

Designs, implements and manages an assigned program. Typical duties can include but are not limited to: Identify funding opportunities, conduct program assessments, prepare program reports, oversee and manage program marketing and communications, manage program databases, supervise program staff, plan research activities, coordinate program events, participate in strategic planning, manage program files, establish program standards and objectives, direct logistical activities to promote the success of programs, develop and implement project timelines and ensures deadlines are met, oversee program budget, ensure goals and objectives of grants are met, assists in proposal writing, comply and analyze program statistics.

Major/Essential Functions

• This position is expected to interact regularly with Texas Tech Administrators, Faculty, Staff, Students and their Guests during Red Raider Orientation.
• Primary responsibility will include the advisement of the Red Raider Orientation Crew, including officer & member development, advisor relations, risk management, and overall student group development.
• Planning and implementation of Red Raider Orientation (students and guests) session logistics on the Texas Tech Campus. This includes both the First Year and Transfer sessions.
• Programming assistance for all Orientation Services, Enrollment Management, and College Connect events.
• Recruit, select, and supervise Red Raider Orientation Graduate Students and/or interns.
• Collaborate on fundraising fulfillment efforts for Orientation Services.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and four years of experience developing or managing programs or projects. Additional job related experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in student personnel/student affairs or related fields.
• Experience and active involvement with the Association for Orientation, Transition, and Retention in Higher Education (NODA).
• Ability to prioritize and coordinate complex projects.
• Ability to think strategically, plan, set goals and objectives and then organize and follow through; able to conceive and express concepts and higher-level abstract, logical reasoning; and must be comfortable with new, complex subject matter.
• Orientation and extended orientation knowledge, planning, and experience.

Pay Range

$44,500 - $57,900 - $71,200

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.