Student Affairs Administrator

Texas A&M University System • Dallas, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The College of Dentistry is looking for a Student Affairs Administrator to serve in the Office of Student Affairs. The Student Affairs Administrator provides advanced professional and specialized skills for planning, developing, implementing, and managing student development programs and activities, utilizing maximum campus and community resources and opportunities. We are looking for a dedicated and student-centered professional to serve in this role on our campus. The role includes oversight of major event coordination such as graduation, specialized programming for targeted student populations and strategic collaboration with campus partners. If this is you, we invite you to apply to become a member of our team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five years’ experience in student affairs work or related specialty area.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in higher education or professional school setting within student affairs or related specialty area.
• Event management and outreach experience.
• Experience conducting needs assessments and using results to guide programming and activities.
• Experience advising student groups and evaluating student programs and activities.
• Demonstrated professional maturity, leadership, and decision-making abilities.
• CPR certified
• Master's degree in student affairs, counseling, or related field

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, implements, and evaluates major Student Affairs programs and events, including orientation, white coat ceremony, awards ceremony and commencement.
• Secures venues and venders and managing contract negotiations for large events.
• Manages the budget and expenditures for major programs and events.
• Advises students on student-sponsored activities, such as gala, dental olympics, etc.
• Develops surveys to assist in improving school-wide student activities.
• Annually updates student handbook.
• Creates matriculation packet for incoming dental students.
• Supervises student activities.
• Serves as an advisor to student council.
• Serves as primary contact for student emergencies.
• Provides individual and group advising and make referrals to resource providers.
• Fosters collaborative relationships with and serves as liaison between students and faculty and the administration.
• Serves as liaison between students and mental health providers.
• Schedules class meetings with the Deans for DH, DDS and Graduate students.
• Provides support services to the academic and clinical departments.
• Serves as liaison to MATCH for residency applications.
• Coordinates military presentations.
• Interprets Student Rule 7 on attendance and manage excused absences for DDS students.
• Interprets and communicates student-related university and school policies and procedures to meet university and school requirements and guidelines.
• Leads efforts focusing on leadership development, problem solving, program/activities planning, facilitation, and assessment.
• Assist with administration of student testing accommodations.
• Monitors and encourages participation in ADEA senior survey.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Supervises a Program Coordinator I. Supervisory duties include, but are not limited to hiring, training, facilitating meetings, preparing performance evaluations, as well as consistent developmental feedback and assessing/adjusting position duties.

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: Mid Level