Assistant Director

Job Title

Assistant Director

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Student Activities

Proposed Minimum Salary

$6,302.00 monthly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Who We Are
The Department of Student Activities bridges tradition and innovation by providing purposeful engagement experiences, leadership development, and collaborative support equipping students for success beyond college. 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 tx.ag/StuActPositions.

What We Want

We are looking for someone who:

• Wants to work with the student organizations and traditions programs that keep the Spirit of Texas A&M alive, including, but not limited to: Aggie Muster, Silver Taps, Traditions Council, the Student Government Association, various leadership conferences, and more

• Is excited to work with high profile student leaders

• Has supervisory experience and can navigate higher education systems and structures

• Has a background in student organization advising

The Assistant Director, under general direction, is responsible for strategic and programmatic oversight, supervision of staff, and managing the operations of the Campus Engagement & Traditions (CET) area comprised of the Student Government Association (SGA), and student organizations and committees responsible for putting on campus wide programs, traditions programming, leadership conferences and more. Advises high profile student leaders and organizations, as well as support CET programs and events.

What You Need To Know
Salary: $75,624/annually.

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

Cover Letter/Resumé: A cover letter and resumé are strongly recommended. You may upload these documents to the application under CV/Resume.

Other Details: Ability to work nights and periodic weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

Area Oversight – Campus Engagement & Traditions

• Responsible for management of an area under the Department of Student Activities. Duties include, but are not limited to, strategic planning for the area, developing and adhering to the area budget, ultimate responsibility for the programs and groups served by the area, university wide consulting on behalf of the department, contributing to department marketing and development as needed, assessment planning and assisting the Leadership Team with department-wide initiatives and planning.

Supervision – Campus Engagement & Traditions

• Responsible for the direct and indirect supervision of up to four full-time employees, graduate and practicum students, student workers, and interns.

Advising & Administration – SGA Commissions & Committees

• Advises select SGA Commissions and/or Committees. Advising and administration of a student organization may include, but is not limited to, leadership development, training and development for students and advisors, risk management activities, programming and logistics of events, recruitment and retention, evaluation of programs, adherence to policies and procedures including judicial processes, financial oversight including budgeting, marketing and communication for various constituent groups, vendor and donor relationships, student travel, technological resources, inventory management, document review and other tasks as required by the group or department.

 

Advising – SGA Branches

• Serves as an advisor to select SGA branches (Executive, Legislative, and Judicial) and senior student leaders. Adheres to policies and procedures including judicial processes, financial oversight including budgeting, marketing and communication for various constituent groups, vendor and donor relationships, student travel, technological resources, inventory management, document review and other tasks as required by the group or department.

 

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Six years of related experience. 

  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in higher education, student affairs or related field from an accredited institution.

• Six years of progressively responsible administrative or management experience in student affairs in higher education.

• Significant student group advising, leadership training, risk management, and supervisory experience in the specific area(s) described in this position description.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to use word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs.

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

 

Why Texas A&M University?

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. 

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, 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

• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

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.

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/Veterans/Disability Employer.