Director, Administration
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Job Location:
Salt Lake, UT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
24-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Office of Undergraduate Studies invites applications for the position of Director of First Experiences. From admission to graduation the units of the Office of Undergraduate Studies at the University of Utah provide every student with an exceptional educational experience that empowers them to lead transformational lives wherever their educational and professional futures take them. The Director of First Experiences provides leadership and management for all aspects of the unit and implements specific activities or processes. The Director will work collaboratively with administrators faculty and other campus partners to oversee develop implement and assess programming that supports the successful transition of first-year students and their connection to first experiences at the University of Utah. Additionally the Director will oversee Complete U and future programs. Complete U is a first-year and completion-focused initiative that consists of the Strong Start Summer Bridge program and Accelerate U a condensed academic pathway to complete certain degrees in less than four years. The Director also chairs the First Experiences Advisory Council. This position reports directly to the Senior Associate Dean of Student Success & Transformative Experiences.
Responsibilities
The Director of First Experiences will: Coordinate first experiences in the Office of Undergraduate Studies and across the University of Utahs Colleges Schools and various student-facing departments and units. Implement strategic plans policies and business processes for unit-related activities including management of the Strong Start Summer Bridge program. Design and manage a process for collecting assessing and promoting the impact of first experiences across the University of Utah. Interpret analyze and utilize data along with current educational research to make recommendations to improve and/or innovate additional first experiences including those of transfer students. Present at high school counselor conferences and admissions events to recruit students for the Strong Start Summer Bridge program. Chair the First Experiences Advisory Council to collaboratively identify strategies to enhance the experiences of first-year students and make recommendations to the Senior Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Undergraduate Studies. Support the Senior Associate Dean for Student Success & Transformative Experiences in the creation and implementation of additional first experiences. Engage a growing impassioned and fast-paced team in Student Success & Transformative Experiences in Undergraduate Studies to reach intentional student-centered goals. Manage the Complete U program staff. Engage in other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in a related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); eight years of progressively more responsible management experience; and demonstrated leadership human relations and effective communications skills required. Masters degree in Higher Education Education Leadership and Policy Student Affairs or related area preferred. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
The Office of Undergraduate Studies invites applications for the position of Director of First Experiences. From admission to graduation the units of the Office of Undergraduate Studies at the University of Utah provide every student with an exceptional educational experience that empowers them to lead transformational lives wherever their educational and professional futures take them. The Director of First Experiences provides leadership and management for all aspects of the unit and implements specific activities or processes. The Director will work collaboratively with administrators faculty and other campus partners to oversee develop implement and assess programming that supports the successful transition of first-year students and their connection to first experiences at the University of Utah. Additionally the Director will oversee Complete U and future programs. Complete U is a first-year and completion-focused initiative that consists of the Strong Start Summer Bridge program and Accelerate U a condensed academic pathway to complete certain degrees in less than four years. The Director also chairs the First Experiences Advisory Council. This position reports directly to the Senior Associate Dean of Student Success & Transformative Experiences.
Responsibilities
The Director of First Experiences will: Coordinate first experiences in the Office of Undergraduate Studies and across the University of Utahs Colleges Schools and various student-facing departments and units. Implement strategic plans policies and business processes for unit-related activities including management of the Strong Start Summer Bridge program. Design and manage a process for collecting assessing and promoting the impact of first experiences across the University of Utah. Interpret analyze and utilize data along with current educational research to make recommendations to improve and/or innovate additional first experiences including those of transfer students. Present at high school counselor conferences and admissions events to recruit students for the Strong Start Summer Bridge program. Chair the First Experiences Advisory Council to collaboratively identify strategies to enhance the experiences of first-year students and make recommendations to the Senior Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Undergraduate Studies. Support the Senior Associate Dean for Student Success & Transformative Experiences in the creation and implementation of additional first experiences. Engage a growing impassioned and fast-paced team in Student Success & Transformative Experiences in Undergraduate Studies to reach intentional student-centered goals. Manage the Complete U program staff. Engage in other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in a related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); eight years of progressively more responsible management experience; and demonstrated leadership human relations and effective communications skills required. Masters degree in Higher Education Education Leadership and Policy Student Affairs or related area preferred. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Fundraising
- Management Experience
- Coaching
- Analysis Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Team Management
- Budgeting
- Leadership Experience
- Mentoring
- Public Speaking
- negotiation
- Supervising Experience
About Company
Founded in 1850, The University of Utah is the flagship institution of higher learning in Utah, and offers over 100 undergraduate and more than 90 graduate degree programs to over 30,000 students. As a preeminent research and teaching institution, the University cultivates an academic ... View more
