Associate Director

Job Title

Associate Director

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Student Activities

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Glimpse of the Job
As a senior-level administrator within the department, the Associate Director is responsible for the design, implementation, and assessment of a variety of programs that support the development and leadership capabilities of staff and students.

This position provides direct supervision to the Assistant Director for Staff and Graduate Assistant Development, Strategic Priorities and Initiatives, the Assistant Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life, and shares oversight of the Human Resources embedded staff member. This position also oversees departmental contracts, facility operations, and supports the strategic planning and assessment processes for the department. If this description appeals to you, then apply for this great opportunity!

Who we are
The Department of Student Activities fosters and supports leadership, learning, and involvement opportunities that enhance the growth and development of students and recognized student organizations. As members of the university community, we are committed to a philosophy of shared responsibility that develops leaders of character dedicated to serving the greater good, and we subscribe to the Texas A&M core values of Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service. To learn more, please visit https://studentactivities.tamu.edu/ . Clarification about our position titles can be found at http://tx.ag/Positions .

Starting Salary: $80,000 (Based on selected hire’s experience)

Professional Development: May be eligible for up to $3,600/year of departmental funding for professional development opportunities and conference attendance.

Position Details: Employee will supervise (2) Assistant Director. Evening work and/or travel may be required.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Eight years of administrative experience in student affairs administration or related field

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to lead and supervise others effectively

• Understanding of and vision for the important role student affairs plays in promoting a comprehensive learning and living environment

• Expertise in student organization advising and student leadership development

• Demonstrated ability to promote student learning through connecting in-class and out-of-class experience

• Familiarity with contemporary risk management issues and practices in complex higher education settings

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three to five years of (post Master’s) full-time experience in progressively responsible positions in higher education or related area

• Doctorate in higher education or related field

• Thorough grounding through both formal study and experience with higher education law

• Ability to develop and lead teams, create and manage budgets, develop and execute fundraising efforts, plan strategically, assess and evaluate programs and services

• Knowledge of and experience with computers, budgets, administration, and student development

• Ability to present material to small or large audiences.

What to do     

Apply now to take the first step towards an exciting career!  A cover letter and resume will assist in the review of your application materials. You can upload them during the application process at CV/Resume.      

Essential Duties/Tasks:

• Director Staff - Serve on the leadership team of the Department of Student Activities. This includes strategic planning, budgeting and financial management, coordinating special projects, and assisting with information management for the leadership team.

• Supervision and Oversight of Full-Time and Graduate Staff Development - Directly supervise the Assistant Director for Staff Development and Graduate Assistant (GA) Team. Oversight includes indirect supervision of the development and preparation of 6 GA's, design and activation of strategic priorities, evaluation of career readiness initiatives, regular supervision meetings, professional development discussions, attendance at team meetings and programs when appropriate.

• Supervision and Oversight of Fraternity and Sorority Life - Directly supervise the Assistant Director for the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life (OFSL). Indirectly supervise this team, which includes 5 additional FTEs. Supervision and oversight include regular supervision meetings, professional development discussions, attendance at team meetings and programs when appropriate. Assist with the advising, programming, and other initiatives associated with this area to support the approximately 60 chapters and 6,600 students.

• Strategic Planning, Assessment, and Initiatives Oversight - Oversees the department’s strategic planning and assessment efforts and tracks key initiatives. Coordinate university level reviews of the department such as Comprehensive Program Reviews and system audits. Develop, coordinate, track, and submit the department’s annual assessment data to the university/division. Compile key assessment findings in support of the Department's mission. Serve as a departmental representative on the Division of Student Affairs Assessment Team.

• Facility Operations Management - Maintain emergency preparation plans for the department including, but not limited to, the department operations and safety manual and department continuity plan. Host an annual safety briefing for staff and provide additional training as appropriate. Manages the safety and security of facilities, including property and facility inventory management.

• Human Resources Oversight and Liaison - Serve as the department liaison to embedded HR staff, inclusive of "dotted line" reporting for a Human Resources Generalist III. Responsible for oversight of HR processes and decisions that directly impact the department. Work closely with Director to make final departmental HR decisions. Participate on university, division, and department committees and task forces as needed. Perform other duties as assigned.

Why Texas A&M University?     

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. 

 

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as: sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. In addition, you have access to many benefits and perks, such as:    

• 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      

• Free exercise programs and release time  for health and wellness programs    

• All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning  training programs, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more     

• Educational release time and tuition assistance  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.

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