Assistant Director, Campus Engagement & Traditions

Texas A&M University System • College Station, TX

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About The Position

The Department of Student Activities fosters and supports leadership, learning, and involvement opportunities that enhance the growth and development of students and recognized student organizations. As members of the university community, we are committed to a philosophy of shared responsibility that develops leaders of character dedicated to serving the greater good, and we subscribe to the Texas A&M core values of Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service. To learn more, please visit https://studentactivities.tamu.edu/. Clarification about our position titles can be found at tx.ag/StuActPositions. We are looking for someone who: Wants to work with the programs and traditions that keep the Spirit of Texas A&M, including: Aggie Muster, Traditions Council, Elephant Walk, COSGA, leadership conferences, and more Excited to work with high profile student leaders Has supervisory experience and can navigate higher education systems and structures Has a background in student organization advising The Assistant Director, under general direction, is responsible for strategic and programmatic oversight, supervision of staff, and managing the operations of the Campus Engagement & Traditions (CET) area comprised of the Student Government Association (SGA) and Class Councils. Advises high profile student leaders and organizations, as well as support CET programs and events.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Six years of progressively responsible administrative or management experience in student affairs in higher education.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to use word processing, spreadsheet and database programs
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in higher education, student affairs or related field from an accredited institution
• Five or more years post-graduate experience in higher education, student affairs, or specific area(s) described in this position description.
• Significant student group advising, leadership training, risk management, and supervisory experience in the specific area(s) described in this position description
• Significant student group advising, leadership training, risk management, and supervisory abilities in the specific area(s) described in this position description

Responsibilities

• Area Oversight – Campus Engagement & Traditions Responsible for management of an area under the Department of Student Activities. Duties include, but are not limited to, strategic planning for the area, developing and adhering to the area budget, ultimate responsibility for the programs and groups served by the area, university-wide consulting on behalf of the department, contributing to department marketing and development as needed, assessment planning and assisting the Director Staff with department-wide initiatives and planning.
• Supervision – Campus Engagement & Traditions Responsible for direct supervision of a Student Affairs Coordinator and a Student Development Specialist III, as well as indirect supervision of other budgeted employees, graduate and practicum students, and student workers and interns.
• Advising & Administration – SGA Commissions Advises select SGA Commissions. Advising and administration of a student organization may include, but is not limited to, leadership development, training and development for students and advisors, risk management activities, programming and logistics of events, recruitment and retention, evaluation of programs, adherence to policies and procedures including judicial processes, financial oversight including budgeting, marketing and communication for various constituent groups, vendor and donor relationships, student travel, technological resources, inventory management, document review and other tasks as required by the group or department.
• Advising – SGA Branches Serves as a primary advisor to select SGA branches. Adheres to policies and procedures including judicial processes, financial oversight including budgeting, marketing and communication for various constituent groups, vendor and donor relationships, student travel, technological resources, inventory management, document review and other tasks as required by the group or department.
• Advising – Student Body President Serves as secondary advisor to the Student Body President. Advising of a student leader may include, but is not limited to, leadership development, training and development for students and advisors, risk management activities, programming and logistics of events, recruitment and retention, evaluation of programs, and other tasks as required by the group or department.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, 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
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

What This Job Offers

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