Assistant Director, Texas Success Initiative

Posting Information

Posting Information

Posting Number 2027020 Posting/Functional Title Assistant Director, Texas Success Initiative University Pay Plan Title Asst Dir, Experiential & Academic Initiatives Location San Marcos Department Experiential & Academic Initiatives Recruitment Type Open Recruiting Job Type Full-Time Funding Source Permanent Monthly Salary $4,483.00 - $5,031.67 Job Category Exempt Required Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• At least four years of experience in academic advising, student success, developmental education, higher education administration, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, Counseling, Educational Leadership, Curriculum and Instruction, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Experience administering Texas Success Initiative programs, developmental education, co-requisite education, or college-readiness initiatives.
• Experience advising or supporting students who are not college ready or who are enrolled in developmental education coursework.
• Experience interpreting and applying TSI-related state regulations, institutional policy, and academic procedures.
• Experience with student information systems, data reporting, student-record review, and academic-status processes.
• Experience developing and implementing student communications, orientation processes, outreach campaigns, or retention initiatives.
• Experience conducting program assessment and analyzing developmental education, persistence, retention, or graduation outcomes.
• Experience collaborating with academic advising units, faculty, academic departments, and student-support services.
• Experience supervising, training, or coordinating the work of professional staff.

Job Description

Responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the TSI

communication and support efforts, including program services,

academic processes, and student retention efforts.

Job Duties

Position Description

The Assistant Director of Texas Success Initiative (TSI) supports the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of Texas State University's TSI efforts to promote student success. The position is responsible for supporting students who have not yet satisfied the State of Texas TSI Assessment requirements in mathematics, reading, and writing.

The Assistant Director coordinates TSI program services, academic processes, student communications, limited academic advising, and student retention efforts. The position works collaboratively with students, academic advisors, faculty, staff, and campus partners to ensure students understand TSI requirements, enroll in appropriate developmental education or co-requisite coursework, and make timely progress toward degree completion.

The Assistant Director administers compliance, technology, and academic processes necessary for effective TSI operations; provides guidance and expertise related to TSI and developmental education requirements; and serves as a liaison between the TSI Office and Texas State academic advising units.

Job Duties (Essential Functions)

• Support the planning, implementation, and evaluation of TSI programs, processes, and student-success initiatives.
• Coordinate day-to-day TSI operations, including program services, academic processes, student communications, limited academic advising, and retention efforts.
• Provide guidance to students who have not yet satisfied TSI requirements, including information about TSI status, developmental education pathways, co-requisite coursework, available resources, and next steps toward degree progression.
• Maintain regular communication with students regarding TSI requirements, registration, support services, and academic progress.
• Liaise with TSI Academic Advisor(s) and Texas State academic advising units to support consistent and accurate communication, appropriate course enrollment, and coordinated student support.
• Plan and administer TSI-related New Student Orientation processes under the direction of the TSI Director to help ensure entering students meet or have a plan to meet TSI requirements.
• Coordinate the day-to-day processes associated with developmental education and co-requisite course registration.
• Enroll students in appropriate developmental education and co-requisite course pairings, in accordance with TSI requirements and institutional procedures.
• Monitor the accuracy of student records related to College Ready and Not College Ready status, including review of student profiles and related automated processes.
• Administer TSI-related academic processes and student-success programming for Texas State students.
• Plan, implement, assess, and report on student-success initiatives for students enrolled in developmental education coursework.
• Analyze developmental education course outcomes and student-progress data to identify opportunities to strengthen curriculum, academic processes, student support, and program services.
• Assist with the evaluation of student persistence, retention, and graduation outcomes for students served through TSI and developmental education programs.
• Conduct assessment activities and prepare reports to support continuous improvement of TSI services, programs, and processes.
• Provide training, consultation, advocacy, and subject-matter expertise related to TSI regulations, developmental education requirements, and student-support practices for academic advising units and other campus partners.
• Collaborate with faculty, academic departments, academic advising units, and student-support services to address barriers that may affect student success, persistence, and completion.
• Maintain and improve TSI website content to ensure information is accurate, current, accessible, and student-friendly.
• Assist with special projects assigned by the TSI Director, including service on the Developmental Education Advisory Committee and other institutional committees, task forces, or working groups.
• Represent the University and the TSI Office at local, regional, state, and national meetings or professional activities, as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information to Applicants

A Cover Letter addressing how the applicant meets all required and preferred qualifications must be included for full consideration.

Job Open Date 09/22/2026 Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight) 10/04/2026 Open Until Filled No Normal Work Days Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Normal Work Hours Start 8:00AM Normal Work Hours End 5:00PM Posting Notices Legal and Required Notices

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Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete the Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States. Texas State University participates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon the successful verification of work authorization. Employees are required to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy the conditions of Form I9 at all times during their employment and the university makes no implicit or explicit promises to financially support visa or permanent residency applications.

Why Choose Texas State University?

Join the Texas State Bobcat team and experience a career that offers more than just a job-it's a path to a brighter future. As a Texas State employee, you'll enjoy:

Exceptional Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance with 100% premium coverage for employees and 50% for dependents, starting on your first day.

Generous Time Off: Enjoy vacation, holidays, sick leave, and more to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Wellness and Balance: Access a FREE wellness program, plus mother and family-friendly resources to support your personal well-being.

Professional Growth: Explore a wide range of training, development courses, certifications, and educational support programs.

Welcoming Campus: Become part of a vibrant Bobcat community with numerous social and professional networks.

Tuition Benefits: Take advantage of tuition support for yourself and for your dependent children, making higher education more accessible for your family.

Retirement Security: Secure your future with TRS pension, retirement plans, and voluntary savings options with strong employer contributions.

At Texas State University, you're not just an employee-you're a valued member of a thriving and beautiful campus community. Start your journey with us today. https://www.hr.txst.edu/benefits.html

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Applicant Document

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• DD 214/DD1300
• Veteran's Preference
• Licensure
• Certifications

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have at least four years of experience in academic advising, student success, developmental education, higher education administration, or a related field?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have a master's degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, Counseling, Educational Leadership, Curriculum and Instruction, Public Administration, or a related field?

• Yes

• No, but I am currently enrolled in a master's program in one of these fields.

• No

• • What is your level of experience administering Texas Success Initiative programs, developmental education, co-requisite education, or college-readiness initiatives?

• Advanced (10+ years)

• Average (5 - 9 years)

• Minimal (1 - 4 years)

• None

• • What is your level of experience advising or supporting students who are not college ready or who are enrolled in developmental education coursework?

• Advanced (10+ years)

• Average (5 - 9 years)

• Minimal (1 - 4 years)

• None

• • What is your level of experience interpreting and applying TSI-related state regulations, institutional policy, and academic procedures?

• Advanced (10+ years)

• Average (5 - 9 years)

• Minimal (1 - 4 years)

• None

• • How many years of experience do you have working with/in student information systems, data reporting, student-record review, and academic-status processes?

• 10+ years

• 5 - 9 years

• 1 - 4 years

• None

• • What level of experience do you have in developing and implementing student communications, orientation processes, outreach campaigns, or retention initiatives?

• Advanced

• High

• Average

• Minimal

• None

• • What is your level of experience conducting program assessment and analyzing developmental education, persistence, retention, or graduation outcomes?

• Advanced

• High

• Average

• Minimal

• None

• • What is your level of experience collaborating with academic advising units, faculty, academic departments, and student-support services.

• Advanced (10+ years)

• Average (5 - 9 years)

• Minimal (1 - 4 years)

• None

• • How many years of experience do you have supervising, training, and/or coordinating the work of professional staff?

• 10+ years

• 5 - 9 years

• 1 - 4 years

• None