Job Title

Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), First Scholars, and First-Generation Initiatives Specialist

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

Global and Community Connections

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Stephenville, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Initiatives, First Scholars, and First-Generation Initiatives Specialist joins the University at an unprecedented time. The Specialist will serve as part of a team to enhance the sense of belonging as Tarleton achieves the Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) status and have recently received the First Scholars designation. Further, Tarleton’s demographic now solidly boasts an average of 50% First Generation students. The specialist provides professional and specialized skills for support in planning, developing, implementing, and managing student development initiatives intended for the support and experiences of all Tarleton students with special emphasis on Hispanic Serving Institution and First-Generation Student Initiatives; management of talent, and budgets will be part of responsibilities as well as utilizing and maximizing campus and community resources and opportunities. Serves as Campus Security Authority (CSA).

Located on the Stephenville campus, the work hours are typically Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. with some evenings and weekends required especially during peak designated times (Beginning of semesters, Homecoming, other).

Must be able to work remotely if needed and requested by the University

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

40% Initiatives Development and Student Success Provides assistance with the creation, implementation and maintenance of initiatives. This includes creating, assessing, planning and hosting initiatives and campus-wide programs. Specifically, works with developing all aspects of initiatives. This person will also participate in training initiatives. Additionally, this person will manage initiatives that focus on retention and graduation. Tasks specific to this responsibility include knowledge of retention strategies, grant writing, expense reporting, and cross-departmental collaboration related to Hispanic Serving Institution and First-Generation Student Initiatives. This position would utilize University systems and software in order to follow academic progress. Will support efforts of the Divisional leadership in building and maintaining relationships with faculty, staff, and community partners. The successful candidate will have knowledge of appropriate software (currently such as Excel or Access) for assessment and reporting.

25% Assessment and Evaluation Under supervision of the director, the Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Initiatives, First Scholars, and First-Generation Initiatives Specialist helps with the planning, development, implementation to assessment and evaluation of departmental goals, policies, organization and initiatives specifically related to Hispanic Serving Institution and First-Generation Student Initiatives; works closely with professional staff to help achieve departmental outcomes related to student leadership and initiatives; assists with all accountability and assessment reporting through appropriate University software; supervises staff development (full assessment cycle processes. Assists in producing initiative reports.

25% SupervisionResponsible for budget and supervision of staff, as assigned. This includes assigning responsibilities, coordinating staff recruitment, hiring, training and staff development.

Serves as assigned or appointed on initiatives, liaising with partners, volunteer recruitment, logistics coordination, marketing, implementation and assessment. Assist in implementation of or managing calendared events by providing planning, monitoring, implementation, accountability, guidance, and support to professional staff.

10% OtherRepresents the department and Division at university functions when appropriate; assumes responsibility for other special projects and committee work as delegated. Performs additional responsibilities as assigned, for example, coordinates transportation fleets for student travel.

Minimum Requirements

-Bachelor's degree . -One or more years of experience in student affairs work or related specialty with a bachelor's degree. No experience required with a master's degree.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree with five years of experience in student affairs work or related specialty area, which includes development of programming and work focused on student success; OR master’s degree with three years of experience in student affairs work or related specialty area which includes development of programming and work with student success initiatives.

Supervision

Performs work under general supervision; may supervise others.

Salary

Commensurate with experience

The target base annual salary is $39,120 and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position. Tarleton State University offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. As part of the Tarleton family, the following benefits are also available to full time and qualifying part time employees:

Educational Benefits

• Family Education Benefit (Tuition Scholarship) (https://www.tarleton.edu/scholarships/employees/)

• Doctoral Educational Assistance

Employee Health, Wellness, and Financial Planning (https://www.tarleton.edu/hr/benefits/)

• Fully covered employee health insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Retirement and Insurance programs

Paid Leave (https://www.tarleton.edu/hr/benefits/)

• Paid sick leave

• Holiday pay

• Vacation

• Longevity pay

• Paid Birthday Leave

Other

• Complimentary tickets to all Athletic and Performing Fine Arts events

• Employee Wellness Release Time

• Staff Gym Membership Discount with Campus Recreation

• and other Tarleton Discounts

  Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a completed application for consideration. Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

  Application Procedure:

  During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via "Submit" action.

  Employment applications must include:

• Completed online application

• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications

• Curriculum Vitae or Resume

• At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information

  Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Founded in 1899, Tarleton State University a founding member of The Texas A&M University System, has a rich history and tradition through generations that have inspired educational excellence. Tarleton maintains a commitment to transformational student experiences and career readiness supported by engaged faculty, staff, and alumni mentors. Tarleton State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), earned the prestigious designation of Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, and is a member of the NCAA Division I, Western Athletic Conference.

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  Tarleton State University is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action/ Veterans/ Disability Employer. If you have questions about submitting your application, please contact employment@tarleton.edu .