Assistant Managing Director, Graduate and Pre-Law Advising

Texas A&M University System•College Station, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Texas A&M University Career Center provides centralized career and professional development services for undergraduate, graduate, and former students. We provide individualized career advising while also empowering students to utilize self-assessment resources to identify and explore careers, and we assist and support students in gaining relevant experience and pursuing their career goals, whether they choose to seek admission to graduate school or secure professional employment. One of the largest programs of its kind in the nation, the Career Center has been recognized nationally and regionally for our many best practices. The Career Center is conveniently located on campus in the Koldus Building. The Assistant Managing Director, Graduate and Pre-Law Advising, under general direction, assists the Associate Director and Director in all aspects of departmental operations and maintains responsibility for a major functional unit(s) within a department. This position provides vision and leadership in the delivery of pre-law programming to students, with a focus on relationship management with students, professional schools, academic stakeholders, and the development of strategic initiatives to enhance student outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Six years of experience in career services, advising, recruiting, or related specialty.
Ability to multi-task and work collaboratively with others.
Excellent customer service and communication skills – interpersonal, written, and presentation.
Working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet programs, and ability to work with and present data.
Experience with complex databases and computer software programs.
Proficiency in researching and utilizing online resources.
Attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple, ongoing programs and services.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in student affairs or related specialty.

Responsibilities

Student Advising and Program Oversight: Develops, implements, and evaluates programming, services, and large-scale events for students enrolled in graduate/professional school and those aspiring to law school. Advises students in areas of pre-law programming and skills/techniques such as personal statement writing, professional school evaluation, networking, and interviewing. Advises students currently enrolled in graduate and professional school. Oversees the execution of innovative methods and technologies for content delivery, including online platforms and virtual instruction. Ensures that content and resources are current, engaging, and accessible to students.
Leadership and Strategic Planning: Leads, oversees, and manages pre-law professional school advising and programming for designated colleges/schools with an emphasis on early student engagement, major-specific initiatives, employer outreach, and enhancing collaborative relationships with college/school faculty, staff, administration, student organizations, and students. Leads, oversees, and manages advising and programming for students currently enrolled in graduate and professional school with an emphasis on employer outreach, and enhancing collaborative relationships with college/school faculty, staff, administration, student organizations, and students. Represents the Department, Division, or University on committees and serves as a primary liaison to academic units and college/school leadership (e.g., deans, department heads, faculty, and staff). Cultivates and maintains relationships with law schools to expand student opportunities. Remains abreast and has the ability to discuss current events impacting law schools and law school admission.
Supervision and Team Development: Supervises and evaluates professional staff assigned to specific functional areas. Facilitates professional development opportunities and fosters a high-performing, collaborative team environment. Provides guidance and support to staff in the delivery of graduate and law school advising and programming. Maintains confidentiality and keeps accurate, updated records following office procedures.
Support of Career Center Initiatives: Oversees execution of the Career Center mission by participating in programs and services including the presentation of workshops and events, drop-in advising, committee work, and team meetings. Plans strategy for the development and execution of Career Center-wide events, including resume reviews, career fairs, marketing initiatives, and other activities. Participates in cross-functional teams and develops Center-wide projects as they relate to specific areas of need. Handles special projects and strategic initiatives assigned by the department leadership.
Compliance and Reporting: Ensures compliance with university, departmental, and governmental policies and procedures. Develops and maintains reports, analyses, and surveys related to student engagement, employer partnerships, and program effectiveness. Prepares semester and annual reports for faculty, administration, and stakeholders within the program area. Coordinates with administrative staff to prepare purchase orders, vouchers, and financial documentation as needed.

Benefits

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, 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