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Texas A&M University · 1 week ago

Assistant Director, Campus Engagement & Traditions

College Station, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$76K/yr - $76K/yr

6+ years exp

Texas A&M University is a prestigious institution dedicated to fostering leadership and involvement among students. The Assistant Director of Campus Engagement & Traditions is responsible for overseeing operations related to student engagement and traditions, advising student leaders, and managing staff within the Student Activities department.

Higher Education

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

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

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

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

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

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

Qualification

Student organization advisingLeadership trainingSupervisory experienceRisk managementHigher education experienceMulti-taskingCooperative workWord processingSpreadsheet programsDatabase programsOral communicationWritten communication

Required

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

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to use word processing, spreadsheet and database programs

Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others

Preferred

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

Benefits

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

Company

Texas A&M University

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Texas A&M University has a proud history that stretches back to 1876 when The Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas became the first public institution of higher learning in the state of Texas.

Founded in 1876

College Station, TX, US

10001+ employees

https://tamu.edu

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