What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director-Student Affairs position at Texas A&M University?
Job Title
Assistant Director-Student Affairs
Agency
Texas A&M University
Department
Texas A&M University School Of Law
Proposed Minimum Salary
$5,916.67 monthly
Job Location
Fort Worth, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
A Glimpse of the Job:
The Assistant Director is a student-facing position responsible for assisting the department head in planning, directing, coordinating, and assessing student affairs programs and activities that support student engagement and development. Work includes establishing objectives, goals, policies, and procedures. The Assistant Director exercises sound judgment, integrity, and professionalism in making critical decisions within assigned areas of responsibility. Does this sound like you?
Join us at Texas A&M University as the Assistant Director - Student Affairs where some of the responsibilities include:
Bachelor’s degree and six years of related experience at a higher education institution
Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Experience in a law school (or other professional school) setting with an emphasis on coordinating programs to enhance student growth and professional development. Experience with student program development and event planning.
What You Need To Know
Salary Range: $75,000-78,000; Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.
Special Instructions: A cover letter and resume are required. You may upload these in the CV/Resume section.
Why Texas A&M University?
At Texas A&M University School of Law (in Fort Worth, Texas) we instill in our graduates a knowledge of the law, key professional skills and core values that set the Aggie Lawyer apart. 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.
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.
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.
Assistant Director-Student Affairs
Agency
Texas A&M University
Department
Texas A&M University School Of Law
Proposed Minimum Salary
$5,916.67 monthly
Job Location
Fort Worth, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
A Glimpse of the Job:
The Assistant Director is a student-facing position responsible for assisting the department head in planning, directing, coordinating, and assessing student affairs programs and activities that support student engagement and development. Work includes establishing objectives, goals, policies, and procedures. The Assistant Director exercises sound judgment, integrity, and professionalism in making critical decisions within assigned areas of responsibility. Does this sound like you?
Join us at Texas A&M University as the Assistant Director - Student Affairs where some of the responsibilities include:
- Department-Sponsored or Student-Run Programs, Initiatives, Workshops, and Activities to include coordination of large-scale department events, including Student Orientation and Commencement as well as department sponsored programs, workshops, and activities promoting student professional development; advising student leaders of assigned organizations assisting in the execution of large-scale student-run events, including days of service, award banquets, galas, and fundraising initiatives; budget preparation, monitoring, and reconciliation.
- Student Engagement by building and cultivating relationships with the student body to foster engagement with the Law School generally and with departments which support students’ professional development, such as Career Services and Academic Support; Identifying and supporting students who may need additional professional, academic, or other resources, and directing those students to such resources; developing and implementing programs, services, activities, and policies to ensure all students find a sense of belonging and connection to the Law School.
- Department Development where you will be developing department strategic plan and accompanying objectives and goals; creating budgets for activities under the Assistant Director’s supervision while assisting the department head in drafting the annual department budget proposal, and providing leadership for department along with and in the absence of the department head
- Data Collection and Analysis to include maintaining pertinent student records within areas of responsibility; developing and administering assessment instruments to measure the effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability of projects and initiatives; collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data (quantitative and qualitative) to produce internal and external reports, inform decisions, and guide actions; responding requests for information, preparing data in the desired format; providing verbal and written activity updates upon request
- Institutional Service and Professional Development where you will serve on committees, work groups, and task forces as assigned; maintain membership and engage in the activities of relevant professional organizations; and completes continuing education training to improve skills and stay abreast of industry standards.
- Other Duties to include recommendation of departmental and programmatic changes following best practices standards while improving efficiency and effectiveness in policies and procedures; working with inter-departmental project teams in the completion of special assignments; and ensuring compliance with federal, state, institutional, and accrediting agency policies and procedures
Bachelor’s degree and six years of related experience at a higher education institution
Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Microsoft Office proficiency – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, Forms, SharePoint
- Google Workspace proficiency – Drive, Docs, Forms
- Ability to learn and integrate new programs and systems
- Knowledge of and experience utilizing common types and methods of program evaluation to assess the effectiveness, efficiency, relevance, and sustainability of initiatives
- Student program development and event planning with the ability to coordinate multiple projects and execute tasks with a high level of detail while maintaining efficient use of time
- Knowledge of and interest in the intersection of co-curricular programs and professional skills development
- Experience with student governance, organization advising, and relevant university protocols
- Excellent information-seeking skills; ability to conduct independent research to solve problems
- Ability to work independently with appropriate supervision
- Ability to work as part of a team, demonstrating a willingness to be collaborative and supportive
- Exceptional interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills facilitating effective relationships within an academic setting and the community at large; public speaking is required
- Flexibility and commitment to periodically work long or irregular hours; travel to off-site locations
- Ability and willingness to maintain strict confidentiality in the performance of duties and the delivery of student services are non-negotiable
Experience in a law school (or other professional school) setting with an emphasis on coordinating programs to enhance student growth and professional development. Experience with student program development and event planning.
What You Need To Know
Salary Range: $75,000-78,000; Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.
Special Instructions: A cover letter and resume are required. You may upload these in the CV/Resume section.
Why Texas A&M University?
At Texas A&M University School of Law (in Fort Worth, Texas) we instill in our graduates a knowledge of the law, key professional skills and core values that set the Aggie Lawyer apart. 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.
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.
- Health, dental, vision, life 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.
- Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee.
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 : $75,000 - $78,000
