Director of Parent and Family Engagement

Director of Parent and Family Engagement

Position Title: Director of Parent and Family Engagement

Location: Arlington, Texas

Position Status: Full-time

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Occasional evening and weekend activities and some travel may be required.

Job Summary

The Director of Parent and Family Engagement provides strategic leadership and vision for the university’s engagement with the parents and families of its over 40,000 students, with focus on undergraduate families. This role serves as primary advocate for Maverick families, fostering partnerships that enhance student success, retention and belonging within the UTA community. The Director guides the Maverick Parent & Family Association (MPFA), executes fundraising opportunities among families and oversees family programming to integrate families into the Maverick journey.

Annual salary ranges from $71,200 – $87,000, commensurate with experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a comprehensive vision for parent and family engagement that supports the Division of Student Affairs’ mission and promotes student success across the UTA experience.
• Program Management: Direct planning and execution of university-wide family events, including Friends & Family Weekend, parent and family tracks for New Maverick Orientation, and the Fallen Maverick ceremony.
• Family Association Oversight: Lead the MPFA, manage membership engagement and oversee the scholarship process.
• Partner with University Advancement to foster philanthropic support for the Parent & Family Fund.
• Recruit, train, and support parent volunteers for the Family Advisory Council and aid fundraising outreach.
• Lead parent-specific fundraising campaigns as assigned.
• Communications: Manage all communication efforts for families, including the Maverick Family e-Newsletter, social media platforms, and the Parent & Family Programs website.
• Crisis Management: Serve as liaison for families during student crises, coordinating with Dean of Students, counseling services, health services, and other departments.
• Fiscal Stewardship: Oversee departmental budget, ensuring fiscal health and sustainability of family-led initiatives.
• Technology: Work with CRM and data analysis to track family engagement and giving.
• Other Duties: Perform additional duties as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human and Organizational Development, Communication, Public Relations, or related fields.
• Five (5) years of professional experience in higher education, student affairs, or family programming.
• Demonstrated experience in large-scale event management (audiences of 1,000+).
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and student information systems (e.g., PeopleSoft).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, Educational Leadership, Communication, Public Relations, or related fields.
• Prior experience in parent programming or orientation within a large public research university.
• Familiarity with fundraising efforts related to student and family engagement.
• Active involvement in professional organizations such as AHEPPP.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Deep understanding of family structures and dynamics within UTA.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with ability to present to large audiences.
• Collaborative teamwork across campus units, including Advancement, Enrollment Management, Housing, Academic Affairs.
• Commitment to UTA’s core values: Excellence, Integrity, Inclusivity, Collaboration.
• Experience cultivating, engaging, and soliciting philanthropic support from parents and families.
• Experience serving as bridge between parent engagement and institutional fundraising goals.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package.

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