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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.

What we want

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 Class Councils. Advises high profile student leaders and organizations, as well as, support CET programs and events.

What you need to know
Salary: $75,624/year

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 on the application under CV/Resume.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

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

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

Preferred Qualifications:

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

• Five or more years post-graduate experience in higher education, student affairs, or specific area(s) described in this position description. Significant student group advising, leadership training, risk management, and supervisory experience in the specific area(s) described in this position description

• Significant student group advising, leadership training, risk management, and supervisory abilities 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

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 Director Staff with department-wide initiatives and planning.

Supervision – Campus Engagement & Traditions

Responsible for direct supervision of a Student Affairs Coordinator and a Student Development Specialist III, as well as indirect supervision of other budgeted employees, graduate and practicum students, and student workers and interns.

Advising & Administration – SGA Commissions

Advises select SGA Commissions. 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 a primary advisor to select SGA branches. 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.

Advising – Student Body President

Serves as secondary advisor to the Student Body President. Advising of a student leader 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, and other tasks as required by the group or department.

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.   

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.