Required Application Materials

A single PDF or Word document containing a resume, letter of interest, and a list of three (3) professional references is required to apply.

Important Instructions:

When prompted to upload your “resume”, upload your combined documents as one file.

• Please do not upload documents to “Cover Letter” or “References”.

If the required application materials were not uploaded at the “resume” prompt, please withdraw your application, and re-apply to upload your combined documents as one file.

Job Summary

The Graduate Student Success & Retention Coordinator reports to and works closely with the Associate Vice President for Research and Associate Dean of the Graduate School with a focus on assisting faculty and staff within departments, schools, and colleges to support graduate student retention and success initiatives.

Major Responsibilities/Duties/Critical Tasks

• Support student success and retention initiatives in partnership with academic units.
• Manage social media publishing and practices using social media platforms: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
• Assist with the collection, analysis, and documentation of graduate student success and retention data.
• Work closely with graduate programs to improve student orientation, advising, time-to-degree completion, career planning, and placement of graduate students.
• Assist in identifying, intervening, and monitoring at-risk students.
• Collaborate with program faculty and students to facilitate and meet professional and career development needs.
• Assist with the management of student mentorship programs.
• Assist graduate programs with Navigate, EAB's Student Success Management System.
• Assist with the development and implementation of strategies to increase student research opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Three (3) or more years of experience in a student support service division or office.
• Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Must have a reliable vehicle and possess a valid Texas drivers license.
• Previous experience in the area of graduate success and retention including, making presentations and leading student success initiatives preferred.
• Knowledge of UT Tyler Polices and Procedures preferred.
• Familiar with UT Tyler campus preferred.
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft database preferred.

Accompanying Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Superior data analytics and social media skills.
• Demonstrated computer and literacy skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational Skills.
• Outstanding teamwork and collaboration experience and skills.

About The University of Texas at Tyler

The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 13 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls 10,000 students and consists of six colleges.

Our beautiful Tyler campus features more than 200 acres nestled along a lake and surrounded by thick pine and oak forests, providing a picturesque location for study and recreation. We also offer instructional sites at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler and in Palestine, Longview, and Houston.

With more than 80 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered, UT Tyler provides a wealth of learning opportunities and dynamic programs.

For more information, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about/.

Additional Information

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

EEO/AA Statement

The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. Women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.