Assistant Director-Student Affairs

Job Title

Assistant Director-Student Affairs

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Texas A&M University School Of Law

Proposed Minimum Salary

$5,916.67 monthly

Job Location

Fort Worth, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences.  Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values  which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service. 

Who we are

At Texas A&M University School of Law (in Fort Worth, Texas) we instill in our graduates a knowledge of the law, key professional skills and core values that set the Aggie Lawyer apart. Texas A&M University School of Law is an integral part of Texas A&M University, one of a select few institutions nationwide to hold land grant, sea grant and space grant designations. As Texas' first public institution, Texas A&M offers 101 doctoral programs and 151 master’s programs, in addition to the J.D. law degree. Many of these programs have attained top rankings and national recognition for quality by the National Research Council (NRC).

What we want

The Assistant Director assists the student affairs department head in planning, directing, and coordinating student affairs programs that support student development. Work includes establishing goals, objectives, policies, and procedures. The Assistant Director exercises sound judgment, integrity, and professionalism in making critical decisions within assigned areas of responsibility.

What you need to know

Salary: $78,000 annually

Special Instructions: A cover letter and resume are required. You may upload these in the CV/Resume section.

Other Requirements and Factors: Work beyond traditional office hours and/or work weekends, including some travel to off-site locations, is required.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Six years of related experience at a higher education institution

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Microsoft application proficiency – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, Forms, SharePoint.

• Ability to learn and integrate new programs and systems.

• Ability to coordinate multiple projects and execute tasks with a high level of detail while maintaining efficient use of time.

• Knowledge of and interest in the intersection of co-curricular programs and professional skills development.

• Experience with student governance, organization advising, and relevant university protocols.  

• Excellent information-seeking skills and the ability to conduct independent research to solve problems. 

• Ability to work independently with appropriate supervision.

• Ability to work as part of a team, demonstrating a willingness to be collaborative and supportive.

• Exceptional interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills facilitating effective relationships within an academic setting and the community at large; public speaking is required.   

• Ability and willingness to maintain strict confidentiality in the performance of administrative duties and the delivery of student services are non-negotiable.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a law school (or other professional school) setting with an emphasis on coordinating programs to enhance student growth and professional development.    
• Experience with student program development and event planning.

Preferred Licenses and Certifications

• State Bar of Texas

  

Essential Duties/Tasks

 Equal Justice Program

• With input from the department head, plans, directs, and coordinates the Law School’s Equal Justice Program, including establishing performance goals and measures to evaluate success.

• Builds and cultivates relationships with public interest and nonprofit organizations, providing student opportunities for professional development and service. 

• Oversees the 30-hour pro bono initiative; work includes educating students on the process and criteria for satisfying the pro bono requirement, identifying and approving placement locations and tasks performed, and certifying completion of service as part of a student’s graduation audit.      

• Participates in pro bono training and service as appropriate.     

Department-Sponsored or Student-Run Programs, Workshops, and Activities

• Coordinates large-scale department events, including Student Orientation and Commencement

• Advises student leaders of assigned organizations assisting in the execution of large-scale student-run events, including days of service, award banquets, galas, and fundraising initiatives. 

• Coordinates a variety of department-sponsored programs, workshops, and activities promoting student professional development throughout the academic year.

• Budget preparation, monitoring, and reconciliation 

Department Development

• Participates in developing departmental strategic plans based on department goals.

• Plans department budget for items under the assistant director’s supervision and assists department head in planning and budgeting for the department as a whole.

• Provides leadership for the department along with and in the absence of the department head.

• Recommends departmental and programmatic changes following best practices standards while improving efficiency and effectiveness in policies and procedures.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, institutional, and accrediting agency laws, policies, procedures, and standards.

Data Collection and Analysis

• Maintains pertinent student records within areas of responsibility.

• Develops and administers assessment instruments to measure the effectiveness of projects and initiatives.

• Collects, analyzes, and interprets data (quantitative and qualitative) to produce internal and external reports, inform decisions, and guide actions.

• Responds to requests for information, preparing data in the desired format.

• Provides verbal and written activity updates upon request.

Institutional Service and Professional Development

• Serves on committees, work groups, and task forces as assigned.

• Maintains membership and engages in the activities of relevant professional organizations.

• May work with inter-departmental project teams in the completion of special assignments.

• Completes continuing education training to improve skills and stay abreast of industry standards.

Institutional Service and Professional Development

• Serves on committees, work groups, and task forces as assigned.

• Maintains membership and engages in the activities of relevant professional organizations.

• Completes continuing education training to improve skills and stay abreast of industry standards.

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. 

• Health , dental , vision , life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums.
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays.
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave  and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time .
• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more.
• Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time   for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee.

 

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application. 

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.