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Job Title

Assistant Director-Student Affairs

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Texas A&M University School Of Law

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Fort Worth, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

What we want

The Assistant Director, under general supervision, 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.

What you need to know

Salary: $75,000-78000 Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.

Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are required. You may upload these in the CV/Resume section.

Other Factors: Work beyond traditional office hours and/or work weekends, including some travel to off-site locations, is required.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

+ Bachelor’s degree

+ six years of related experience at a higher education institution

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

Preferred Qualifications:

+ 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

Preferred Licenses and Certifications

State Bar of Texas

Responsibilities

Department-Sponsored or Student-Run Programs, Initiatives, Workshops, and Activities

+ Coordinates large-scale department events, including Student Orientation and Commencement

+ Advises 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

+ Coordinates a variety of department-sponsored programs, workshops, and activities promoting student professional development throughout the academic year

+ Budget preparation, monitoring, and reconciliation

Student Engagement

+ Builds and cultivates 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

+ Identifies and supports students who may need additional professional, academic, or other resources, and directs those students to such resources

+ Develops and implements programs, services, activities, and policies to ensure all students find a sense of belonging and connection to the Law School

Department Development

+ Participates in developing department strategic plan and accompanying objectives and goals

+ Creates budgets for activities under the Assistant Director’s supervision while assisting the department head in drafting the annual department budget proposal

+ Provides leadership for department along with and in the absence of the department head

Data Collection and Analysis

+ Maintains pertinent student records within areas of responsibility

+ Develops and administers assessment instruments to measure the effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability of projects and initiatives

+ Collects, analyzes, and interprets data (quantitative and qualitative) to produce internal and external reports, inform decisions, and guide actions

+ Responds to requests for information, preparing data in the desired format

+ Provides verbal and written activity updates upon request

Institutional Service and Professional Development

+ Serves on committees, work groups, and task forces as assigned

+ Maintains membership and engages in the activities of relevant professional organizations

+ Completes continuing education training to improve skills and stay abreast of industry standards

Employees Supervised:

+ 2 Student Assistants

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. In addition, you have access to many benefits and perks, such as:

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

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

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

+ Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (https://new.tamu.edu/enjoy-the-benefits/retirement/)

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

+ All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/)  training programs, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

+ Educational release time and tuition assistance (https://employees.tamu.edu/benefits/healthy-behaviors/employee-tuition.html)  for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

For additional benefit information Click here (http://employees.tamu.edu/benefits/\_media/documents/200benefitsWellness101.pdf)

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.