What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director, Student Activities position at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi?
Job Title
Assistant Director, Student Activities
Agency
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Department
Student Life/Student Activities
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Corpus Christi, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs. As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.
TAMU-CC’s beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.
PURPOSE
This position is responsible for assisting in the management of a comprehensive Student Activities Department, primarily overseeing Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL) and Student Organizations as well as the administrative functions of the department.
DESCRIPTION
Functional Area 1: Program Management
Percent Effort: 45%
- Coordinate, oversee, and advise the FSL program, including staffing, budgets and conduct issues. Provide support and guidance to staff directly responsible for the three councils and Order of Omega.
- Oversee Student Organizations including providing support and guidance to staff directly responsible for UCSO, budgets and conduct.
- Advise at least one of the three Greek Councils.
Functional Area 2: Administrative
Percent Effort: 45%
- Assist the Director with the management of the Student Activities department in the development of departmental budgets, goals, policies, contract administration and assessment of programs.
- Hire, schedule, train, supervise, and evaluate both full-time and student employees.
- Write, evaluate, and implement policies and procedures. Administer risk management for areas under supervision and oversee the student organization conduct process.
Functional Area 3: Other
Percent Effort: 10%
- Attend Division wide meetings and professional development workshops.
- Assist Student Life Unit or other SEAS departments with different events throughout the year.
- Serve on university councils and committees and assist with special projects.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Six (6) years of experience in a student affairs environment or related field.
- Additional experience/education may be used as a substitute for the minimum education/experience requirement.
- Master’s and four (4) years experience in a student affairs environment or related field.
- Knowledge, skills, and abilities listed here
- Managerial/supervisory experience with full-time and student staff.
- Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), assessments, and databases.
- Strong interpersonal skills to be able to build relationships with students, staff, faculty, administration, and community.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Knowledge of risk management, experiential learning, assessment techniques and various issues in higher education administration.
- Ability to perform administrative duties such as budgets and expenditures of resources, planning, and have excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s Degree in Higher Education.
- Experience in a student union and/or student activities environment including programming and using student development theory.
- Experience advising Fraternities/ Sororities and student organizations and with a student organization conduct process.
- Experience with a student organization management system such as Anthology’s Engage.
SALARY $50,000 - $54,000 (Annually Approx.)
- $4,166.67 - $4,500 Monthly
BENEFITS (rules, policies, eligibility apply)
From our generous
benefits package
and professional development opportunities, to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence, the Island University is an engaging and rewarding place to work.
Insurance
- Medical
- $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value).
- Up to 83% of premium covered by the university:
- Employee and Spouse
- Employee and Children
- Employee and Family coverage
- Dental & Vision
- Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account
On-campus wellness opportunities
Dual Career Partner Program
Work Life Solutions:
- Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources
Tuition Benefits:
- Public Loan Forgiveness
- Book scholarships
- 100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year (other rules may apply).
Retirement
- Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)
- Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan
Time Off:
- 8 hours of vacation paid time off every month.
- 8 hours of sick leave time off every month.
- 8 hours of paid time off for Birthday leave.
- 12-15 paid holidays each year.
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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Salary : $50,000 - $54,000
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