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Job Title

Manager, Early Assurance Programs

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

School of Engineering Medicine

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

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 which 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 Manager of Early Assurance Programs is responsible for the development, implementation, and management of early assurance pathways into the School of Engineering Medicine (EnMed). The Manager develops and implements program policies and procedures, coordinates recruitment and outreach activities, and provides engagement and support to students participating in early assurance pathways.

What you need to know

Travel: This position may require up to 25% or more travel

Please Note: This position may require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends

Required Education and Experience

+ Bachelor's degree in applicable field

+ Five years of related experience in Higher Education

Preferred Qualifications

+ Experience with early assurance or pipeline program development and management

+ Experience in medical school, health professions, or STEM-related admissions and recruitment.

+ Experience with enrollment management systems (e.g., AMP, Banner, Slate).

+ Experience in both engineering and medical education environments.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

+ Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing

+ Ability to positively and professionally interact with educational constituents

+ Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

+ Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Suite

Responsibilities:

Program Development and Management

+ Design, implement, and manage early assurance pathways for the School of Engineering Medicine

+ Develop program policies, procedures, and evaluation measures to ensure compliance with institutional, state, and national standards.

+ Maintain accurate records of participating students, partner agreements, and program outcomes.

+ Monitor and assess program effectiveness, providing regular reports and recommendations for improvement.

Outreach and Recruitment

+ Build and maintain strong relationships with advisors and partner institutions to promote early assurance opportunities.

+ Develop marketing and recruitment strategies to attract highly qualified candidates.

+ Represent EnMed at recruitment events, information sessions, and conferences.

+ Provide guidance and counseling to prospective candidates regarding program eligibility, requirements, and timelines.

Admissions and Enrollment Support

+ Coordinate with the Office of Admissions and Enrollment Management to align early assurance admissions processes with overall recruitment goals.

+ Manage the application review, interview, and selection process for early assurance applicants.

+ Ensure seamless transitions for admitted students from early assurance acceptance to medical school matriculation.

Student Engagement and Support

+ Serve as the primary point of contact for early assurance students throughout their academic journey prior to matriculation.

+ Develop and implement programming to engage, mentor, and prepare early assurance students for success at EnMed.

+ Track students’ progress to ensure adherence to academic and program requirements.

Collaboration and Institutional Engagement

+ Work closely with faculty, staff, and leadership within EnMed to support strategic enrollment objectives.

+ Partner with institutional stakeholders to ensure consistent communication and program integration.

+ Contribute to strategic planning and accreditation reporting as it relates to early assurance pathways.

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.

+ Medical, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/medical/) prescription drug, dental, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/dental/) vision, life and AD&D, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/life-add/) flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/long-term-disability/) 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

+ Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.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://www.trs.texas.gov/Pages/Homepage.aspx)

+ 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, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

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

+ Living Well, (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/) a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

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.