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Job Title

Assistant Director

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Center For International Business Studies

Proposed Minimum Salary

$5,416.67 monthly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Who we want

We’re seeking a dynamic and globally minded Assistant Director for the Center for International Business Studies at Mays Business School to provide leadership in managing faculty-led study abroad programs and scholarships that empower the next generation of international business leaders. As the Assistant Director you will collaborate with faculty, support students, and shape impactful global experiences. Ideal candidates have the ability to communicate with multiple stakeholders, strong organizational skills and a sincere passion for international education and student success.

What you need to know

Salary: $65,000

Cover Letter/Resume’: A cover letter and resume’ will assist us in our review of your application materials.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

+ Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

+ Six years of related experience managing program(s) in education, non-profit, study abroad or corporate settings.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Three or more years of experience in a student-focused environment.

+ Experience with internal and external stakeholders.

+ Experience working with vendors, students, parents and/or administrators

+ Experience studying, living and/or working abroad

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

+ Effective verbal and written communication skills to communicate clearly and effectively.

+ Strong leadership, interpersonal, and organizational skills while maintaining attention to detail.

+ Proficiency in word, spreadsheet, and presentation software applications.

Essential Duties/Tasks

+ Faculty-led Program Management - Coordinates faculty-led programs at the Center for International Business Studies (CIBS), including planning, implementation, and evaluation. Supports program development with faculty, departments, and global partners, including TAMU Education Abroad. Identifies/mentors potential faculty leaders to support U.S. Department of Education’s CIBER program objectives. Collaborates with CIBS leadership to develop and expand programs, advising on logistics, course content, providers, and student selection . I dentifies faculty leaders, manages applications, monitors enrollment, and oversees billing and vendor payments.

+ Course, Certificate, and Scholarship Management - Coordinates/schedules the international business course offerings in the university’s ASTRA and SRS systems. Liaises with Mays department advisors to ensure cross-listed courses accuracy using Howdy and CARS. Submits student curricular updates and adjustments for CIBS certificate programs in the University Adjustment System and assists the director with annual assessment and review of all CIBS certificate programs and associated requirements in the university’s AEFIS system and university Catalog. Responsible for managing the Center's scholarships and provides summaries and statistics of applicable data as required. Manages student records and the CIBER databases, communications, and marketing.

+ Communications - Corresponds/interacts with students and parents regarding program details and troubleshoots application problems. Responsible for student advising and holding office hours to consult the students on CIBS programs.

+ Staff Supervision - Provides direction and oversight to other CIBS staff members regarding faculty programs. Directly supervise one full-time employee in addition to student workers.

+ Federal Grant Programs - Responsible for administration and coordination of student programs. Administers and coordinates student programs sponsored through the Center's federal CIBER grant program and assists with writing/editing CIBER grant proposals. Assists in establishing short and long-term goals and strategic planning and maintains records, prepares progress reports of CIBER program and other federal grant requirements.

• Who we are

The Center for International Business Studies (CIBS) at Mays Business School is responsible for internationalizing the business programs. Within the CIBS framework, a U.S. Department of Education-designed Center for International Business Education (CIBE) has operated at Texas A&M since 1990. CIBEs are established at selected universities to improve America’s capacity for international understanding and economic enterprise by providing enhanced international business education, research, and outreach activities that help U.S. businesses compete effectively in the rapidly expanding global market. CIBS has established various student exchange and study abroad programs with universities worldwide that allow Texas A&M students and faculty to develop and share their knowledge and experiences with people from other universities, cultures, and nations.

Texas A&M University’s Mays Business School is a vibrant learning organization of more than 175 faculty members, 125 staff members, and 6,400 undergraduate and graduate students in accounting, finance, management, management information systems, marketing, and supply chain management. Mays Business School’s vision is building a better future through business. To fulfill this vision, our mission is developing leaders of character who make a positive difference in the communities where they live, work, and serve.

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.

+ Health (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/medical/) , dental (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/dental/) , vision (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/vision-insurance/) , life and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/life-add/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

+ 12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays

+ Eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html)  and at least  eight hours of paid vacation each month

+ Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

+ Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/)

+ Professional Development: All employees have access to free   LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/)  training and webinars

+ Employee Tuition Assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance/) and Educational Release time (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/educational.html)   for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

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 (https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html) 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.