Advanced Education Program Director

Texas A&M • Dallas, TX

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Education Program Director serves in the Office of Academic Affairs at the Texas A&M College of Dentistry in Dallas. Under general direction, the director provides strategic and operational leadership for graduate and advanced education programs for clinical specialization. The role oversees program administration, student services, international services, accreditation support, committee operations, records, and reporting, while ensuring compliance with college, university, and regulatory requirements.

The position coordinates graduate curriculum, student progress and services, faculty nominations, orientation, program policies, and Graduate Education Council operations. It also serves as the school’s sole international services contact and subject matter expert, processing visa and sponsorship needs and advising departments and international students. The director supports accreditation activities and the Associate Dean, completes special projects, and monitors end-of-month reports.

This is a full-time position in Dallas, Texas, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The position is considered essential during declared emergencies, campus closures, or class cancellations, and the employee must report to work and remain on duty unless relieved by the direct supervisor.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ten years of related experience in program management, higher education, academic affairs, or a related specialty area.
• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong public speaking, organizational, leadership, and supervisory skills.
• Attention to detail and sound judgment.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in higher education, preferably at the professional school level in healthcare.
• Experience supporting international student and scholar services, including immigration regulations, visa sponsorship, and employment authorization processes.
• Master’s degree in higher education administration, education, public administration, business administration, or a related field.
• Experience working with faculty, academic administrators, international students, and institutional leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the graduate core curriculum schedule and student evaluations of the curriculum as required by CODA.
• Develop strategic plans, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures for the programs.
• Provide training to students, program directors, and staff as needed.
• Coordinate graduate faculty nominations and the Credentials Committee review and approval process.
• Coordinate and oversee graduate student orientation.
• Track graduate students from matriculation to graduation, ensuring they meet degree requirements and program objectives.
• Advise graduate students on policies, procedures, and other matters, and maintain the graduate handbook.
• Maintain accurate information about regulations, policies, practices, and graduate student employment.
• Coordinate among the Graduate Office, TAMU departments, and advanced education programs; interact with program directors and department chairs about policy and procedures.
• Maintain knowledge of programs and standards, assess procedures, and recommend policy changes as appropriate.
• Provide staff support to the Graduate Education Council, keep it informed of relevant issues, and ensure its actions and expectations are carried out.
• Evaluate program procedures and reports, maintain program records, and provide reports to university officials as requested.
• Serve as the school’s international services contact and subject matter expert; process visa and sponsorship needs for employees, students, researchers, professors, volunteers, and short-term visitors.
• Liaise with TAMU ISSS, Risk Management, HSC, HR, and Export Control on international services topics.
• Maintain knowledge and training in immigration regulations and independently complete required visa and sponsorship actions.
• Consult with departments on hiring foreign nationals, applicable visas, and required next steps.
• Advise international students on registration and employment requirements, including entry documents, health insurance and waivers, course load, verification letters, immigration processes, international tax, export control, and housing.
• Complete forms and documentation for TAMU, federal, and external entities.
• Assist programs with Non-Employee Clinical Fellowships.
• Coordinate accreditation-related actions, maintain knowledge of requirements, prompt stakeholders to meet deadlines, and assist with ongoing compliance.
• Support the Associate Dean as needed, including clinical graduate student research project needs.
• Complete special projects as assigned and monitor end-of-month reports.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Prescription drug coverage
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Long-term disability insurance
• 12–15 days of annual paid holidays
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave each month
• At least eight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Free exercise programs and release time
• Free LinkedIn Learning training and webinars
• Limited financial support for conferences, workshops, and other professional development
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while employed at Texas A&M
• Living Well employee wellness program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior