Assistant Director of Student Affairs, School of Architecture

Job Posting Title: Assistant Director of Student Affairs, School of Architecture ---- Hiring Department: School of Architecture ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ---- FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA ---- Earliest Start Date: Immediately ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue ---- Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS ---- Job Details: General Notes The School of Architecture (SOA) at The University of Texas at Austin provides next-generation leadership for design and planning education. Cognizant of our role as stewards of the built environment, we meld principle and practice to foster innovation while remaining always grounded in service to our communities. The University of Texas at Austin provides an outstanding benefits package to staff, including:  Competitive health benefits (Employee premiums covered at 100%; family premiums at 50%)  Vision, dental, life, and disability insurance options  Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays  Teachers Retirement System of Texas (a defined benefit retirement plan)  Additional voluntary retirement programs: tax sheltered annuity 403(b) and a deferred compensation program 457(b)  Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses  Training and conference opportunities  Tuition assistance  Athletic ticket discounts  Access to UT Austin's libraries and museums  Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Capital Metro buses with staff ID card  For more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards   Purpose Under the general supervision, and in support of the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, the Assistant Director of Student Affairs provides leadership for graduate admissions and recruitment and supports the coordination of Student Affairs services across the student lifecycle. This position serves as the primary administrator for SOA graduate admissions and recruitment processes, and provides day-to-day supervision, guidance, and support for designated Student Affairs staff responsible for managing a comprehensive range of administrative initiatives and services designed to enhance the student experience; from the point of recruitment, enrollment, and through graduation. The Assistant Director of Student Affairs collaborates closely with the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, faculty collaborators, graduate and undergraduate advisors, Student Affairs staff, student employees, and university partners to support student success and program excellence. The position also provides day-to-day guidance and support for designated Student Affairs staff and helps ensure the effective delivery of graduate admissions, graduate and undergraduate advising, program coordination, and student support services. Through these efforts the Assistant Director strengthens coordination across assigned functional areas while fostering a welcoming and supportive environment that promotes both student success and program excellence. Responsibilities:   GRADUATE ADMISSIONS  COORDINATION Serve as the primary administrator for SOA graduate recruitment and admissions processes for all SOA graduate programs. Serve as the primary SOA point of contact regarding admissions for the Graduate School and various University partners. Develop and maintain specialized knowledge of all SOA graduate programs, degree pathways, admission requirements, enrollment processes, and deadlines. In coordination with the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, develop and implement recruitment strategies designed to strengthen applicant pools, improve yield, and support competitiveness of SOA graduate programs. Manage and direct communications with prospective students and applicants regarding degree programs, admisssions requirements, deadlines, and student lifecycle milestones. Coordinate SOA graduate open house, information sessions, recruitment presentations, admitted-student programming, and yield events in alignment with the SOA recruitment priorities. Explore new models of effective delivery to potential applicants. Support smooth student lifecycle transitions from prospective student to applicant and from admitted applicant to enrolled student, including coordination of enrollment deposits and admitted-student communications. Track and assess admissions, recruitment, and yield outcomes; identify trends, barriers, and opportunities; and recommend adjustments to improve outreach, applicant engagement, and enrollment outcomes. Effectively manage documentation and maintenance of digital records and data for admissions processes and according to SOA and UT policies. STUDENT AFFAIRS SUPPORT Provide day-to-day supervision, guidance, and support for designated Student Affairs staff responsible for advising, admissions, and program coordination for undergraduate and graduate programs. Support the development, communication, and assessment of goals, objectives, outcomes, and benchmarks aligned with SOA’s mission and student experience priorities. Support professional development, cross-training, process improvement, student supportive processes, and adoption of best practices across Student Affairs functions. Promote a culture of service, responsiveness, accuracy, collaboration, and excellence throughout the Student Affairs portfolio. Assist with oversight and coordination for student events, such as commencement, Gone to Texas, Explore UT, Graduate Open House, orientations, Family Weekend, Honors Day, Career Fair, etc. in collaboration with the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, Student Affairs staff, students, and University partners. Coordinate Student Affairs communication strategies and student-facing resources to ensure timely, accurate, and consistent information for prospective students, applicants, and enrolled students in consultation with the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs. Promote effective collaboration and