Program Director

Major / Essential Functions

• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate experiences, programs, and events that support student success, engagement, and retention
• Build and apply advanced knowledge of critical points in the student journey, as well as unique student needs, to lead innovative strategic planning efforts
• Stay informed of student success initiatives and resources across campus and cultivate collaborative relationships with academic and administrative partners to support coordinated programming
• Actively participate in campus-wide initiatives, collaborating with students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance institutional student success goals
• Coordinate communication and marketing initiatives to encourage student, staff, and faculty engagement
• Utilize Raider Success Hub for program communication, documentation, and reporting
• Engage in ongoing professional development to enhance knowledge, skills, and best practices in student success and retention
• Assess, evaluate, and report on program outcomes and effectiveness to inform decision-making and program growth and development

About the University

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral / Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.

About Lubbock : Referred to as the “Hub City” because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock’s Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.