Assistant Director-Student Affairs

Job Title

Assistant Director-Student Affairs

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Texas A&M University School Of Law

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Fort Worth, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

What we want

The Assistant Director, under general supervision, is a student-facing position responsible for assisting the department head in planning, directing, coordinating, and assessing student affairs programs and activities that support student engagement and development. Work includes establishing objectives, goals, policies, and procedures. The Assistant Director exercises sound judgment, integrity, and professionalism in making critical decisions within assigned areas of responsibility.

What you need to know

Salary: $75,000-78000 Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.

 Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are required. You may upload these in the CV/Resume section.

Other Factors:  Work beyond traditional office hours and/or work weekends, including some travel to off-site locations, is required.

 

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree

• six years of related experience at a higher education institution

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Microsoft Office proficiency – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, Forms, SharePoint

• Google Workspace proficiency – Drive, Docs, Forms 

• Ability to learn and integrate new programs and systems

• Knowledge of and experience utilizing common types and methods of program evaluation to assess the effectiveness, efficiency, relevance, and sustainability of initiatives

• Student program development and event planning with the ability to coordinate multiple projects and execute tasks with a high level of detail while maintaining efficient use of time

• Knowledge of and interest in the intersection of co-curricular programs and professional skills development

• Experience with student governance, organization advising, and relevant university protocols  

• Excellent information-seeking skills; ability to conduct independent research to solve problems 

• Ability to work independently with appropriate supervision

• Ability to work as part of a team, demonstrating a willingness to be collaborative and supportive

• Exceptional interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills facilitating effective relationships within an academic setting and the community at large; public speaking is required    

• Flexibility and commitment to periodically work long or irregular hours; travel to off-site locations

• Ability and willingness to maintain strict confidentiality in the performance of duties and the delivery of student services are non-negotiable

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a law school (or other professional school) setting with an emphasis on coordinating programs to enhance student growth and professional development    

• Experience with student program development and event planning

Preferred Licenses and Certifications

State Bar of Texas

  

Responsibilities

Department-Sponsored or Student-Run Programs, Initiatives, Workshops, and Activities

• Coordinates large-scale department events, including Student Orientation and Commencement

• Advises student leaders of assigned organizations assisting in the execution of large-scale student-run events, including days of service, award banquets, galas, and fundraising initiatives 

• Coordinates a variety of department-sponsored programs, workshops, and activities promoting student professional development throughout the academic year

• Budget preparation, monitoring, and reconciliation

Student Engagement