Associate Director, Graduate Student Advising

Job Description

Our Commitment

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

Who we are

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.

What we want

The Associate Director (Graduate Student Advising) under the leadership of the Associate Dean for Student Services and the Director of Advising, exercises oversight and leadership of graduate student advising for the School of Public Health.

What you need to know

Salary : Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience.

Resume / Cover Letter : A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in applicable field

Eight years of experience to include four years of related experience in program coordination and four years of supervisory experience of full-time employees

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s Degree in applicable field

Previous experience with Texas A&M University

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications

Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to ensure understanding

Responsibilities

Academic Program Coordination :  Provides supervision to the graduate advising staff in OSS. Provides oversight and leadership of Graduate Student Advising for the School of Public Health; ensures that advising program policies and procedures align with departmental and university missions. Monitors and reports to leadership on retention and time to degree completion. Completes special projects for the Director, including reviewing and updating all Graduate handbooks in accordance with SPH and TAMU policies and procedures related to Graduate Student education. Collaborates with the Office of Academic Affairs regarding master’s and Doctoral Program Faculty Workloads and classroom utilization reports each semester. Communicates Advising and Curricular issues / information related to new programs to the Graduate Student Advising team. Organizes and oversees Graduate School Student Orientations in collaboration with Program Coordinators for Recruiting. Provides oversight of SPH 3 2 programs and determination of student eligibility. Leads strategic planning for areas supervised and assists Director in developing and implementing overall departmental strategic plans. Establishes performance goals and measures to evaluate the success of areas of responsibility. Leads strategic planning for areas supervised and assists Director in developing and implementing overall departmental strategic plans. Establishes performance goals and measures to evaluate the success of areas of responsibility.

Department and Student Advising Oversight :  Works with Departments and students on professional concerns (e.g., Honor Code, probation, doctoral graduate committee memberships) and provides guidance to faculty and / or students. Collaborates on retention programming for graduate students.

Training and Compliance : In consultation with leadership, formulates and implements policies and procedures that comply with departmental and university policies. Trains advisors on how to input programs into CARS and respond to queries. Provides training to advisors on the use of student information management systems and updates regarding graduate degrees in SPH. Assists advisors with scheduling assistance and offers advice on cohort tracking and projections.

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.

with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

of annual paid holidays

Up to and at least each month

Automatically enrollment in the

Health and Wellness :

Professional Development : All employees have access to free training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

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