Hector and Gloria Lopez Foundation&;s Program Director

Instructions to applicants:

Submit letter of interest, resume, contact information for three references

Job Title:

Hector and Gloria Lopez Foundation's Program Director

Location:

Alpine

Department:

Student Life Department

Job No.:

Position: G98255

Posting Date:

08/26/2025

Until Filled:

Yes

Salary:

$53,968 Annual

Required:

Required

• Education: M.Ed or higher.
• Organizational skills: excellent problem-solving, coordination, and organizational skills to manage a diverse and demanding workload.
• Commw1ication skills: ability to model, teach, and aid students in developing strong communication skills.
• Relationship management: strong ability to build and steward relationships with educational institutions, community members, and non-profits; ability to work effectively with individuals from all communities and cultures.
• Data-driven decision making: ability to leverage data to make informed programmatic decisions and improvements.
• Technical proficiency: proficient in Microsoft 365 applications and virtual platforms such as Zoom and Teams.
• Mentorship: guide students in navigating the higher education process.
• Human development: Counseling background required with knowledge of theoretical wellness models.
• Professionalism: understanding of FERPA and adherence to confidentiality.

Preferred:

Preferred

• Bilingual a plus.
• Master's degree or higher.
• Experience teaching in virtual environments.
• Experience with residential environments and Living/Learning communities.
• Teaching and advising experience in a higher education setting.
• Ability to assess the student's career interests and aptitude to match academic and co- curricular programming.
• Experience with Blackboard and Banner.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Community engagement.
• Counsefo1g background and ability to support and assist in the student's social, emotional, and psychological development (wellness theoretical model experience).
• Ability to provide emotional support and distinguish when crisis intervention might be needed.

Primary Responsibilities:

This full-time position involves developing and overseeing strategies to support Lopez Scholars in their academic success and leadership, focusing mainly on first-generation college students randomly selected to be Lopez Scholars by the Sul Ross State University (SRSU) Foundation.Overview of ResponsibilitiesThe Lopez Foundation Program Director will report directly to SRSU's Vice President for StudentAffairs and will engage in various critical functions such as the fol1owing:

• Develop and .implement student success and leadership strategies for Lopez Scholars.
• Assist with onboarding of new Lopez Scholars and their families and ensure they are well-informed about available resources and opportunities.
• Collaborate with other student success areas within the university such as academic advising, tutorial resources, residential living, campus activities, civic engagement, etc.
• Monitor and support the Lopez Scholar's academic progress and participation in the program.
• Plan, develop, and facilitate networking events, enrichment activities, campus and/or community projects and other support tasks as identified.
• Identify avenues or pathways regarding scholarship opportunities such as internships, study abroad programs, and master's degree programs.
• Compile and submit program data, required reports, or requests for information to stakeholders as required by the grant and permitted by law.
• Attend HGLF meetings, trainings, and events.

Responsible for personal safety and the safety of others; must exercise due caution and practice safe work habits at all times.

Any qualifications to be considered in lieu of stated minimums require the prior approval of the Human Resources Director.
The Hector and Gloria Lopez Foundation Grant is the funding entity for this position through The Sul Ross Foundation, an independent entity from Sul Ross State University.Other Information:

Texas Law requires a 60 day waiting period before new state employees are eligible to enroll in health insurance.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual, job related qualifications and without consideration of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status and ancestry. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination and salary. Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice, files a charge, testifies, assists or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing.

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report

The Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.

A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy, you can contact the Office of Student Life, located on the Alpine Campus in the Morgan University Center, Room 211 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling or emailing

About SRSU:

Our campuses span a fascinating part of Texas-Alpine, in the heart of the beautiful Big Bend area, and Del Rio, Eagle Pass and Uvalde along the vibrant, bicultural Texas/Mexico border.

What you've heard is true - there is something very special about the areas we serve in our great State, and Sul Ross State University is vital to the continued growth and progress of our students and the communities we serve.

Sul Ross State provides students with the education they need to translate their passions into a fulfilling career. This life-changing experience has a multi-generational impact, transforming the lives of our students, their families and positively impacting the communities in which they reside. We value learning and strive to provide high quality education in a welcoming, supportive environment. We take pride in the fact that we serve a diverse population including many first-generation college students as well as non-traditional students, international students, student-athletes and graduate students.

From teaching, coaching and law enforcement, to science, ranch management and the Fine Arts, SRSU offers more than 60 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Known as the Frontier University of Texas, Sul Ross encourages each student to explore their own frontiers and to exceed their educational, personal and professional goals.

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