Assistant Managing Director, Pre-Health

Texas A&M • College Station, TX

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About The Position

The Assistant Managing Director Pre-Health, 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 health pre-professional school 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

• Develops, implements, and evaluates programming, services, and large-scale events for students aspiring to professional school.
• Advises students in areas of health-related professional school programming and skills/techniques such as personal statement writing, professional school evaluation, networking, and interviewing.
• Oversees the execution of innovative methods and technologies for content delivery, including online platforms and virtual instruction.
• Ensures that career-related content and resources are current, engaging, and accessible to students.
• Leads, oversees, and manages health 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.
• 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 professional schools to expand student opportunities.
• Remains abreast and has the ability to discuss current events impacting professional schools and professional school admission.
• 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 professional school advising and programming.
• Maintains confidentiality and keeps accurate, updated records following office procedures.
• 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.
• 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

What This Job Offers

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