Manager, Banking Academy

Job Title

Manager, Banking Academy

Agency

Texas A&M International University

Department

Division, Int'l Banking & Finance Studies

Proposed Minimum Salary

$4,875.87 monthly

Job Location

Laredo, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Job Summary

The Manager, under direction, manages and provides leadership to an assigned department, program, or service center.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops, organizes, implements, and oversees department activities, programs, policies, and procedures.

• Ensures achievement of department goals.

• Develops and implements operational strategies.

• Supervises and trains unit staff.

• Plans and directs workflow.

• Investigates complaints and resolves problems.

• Reviews, recommends, and implements policy changes and initiates process changes.

• Provides input for annual budgets.

• Directs the preparation of reports for administration.

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

• Develop and support student organizations dedicated to banking and finance activities.

• Develop and oversee structured co-curricular programs, incorporating best practices from leading finance academies, such as experiential learning projects and competitions.

• Utilize industry tools such as Wall Street Prep, Texas Bankers Association, or IBAT Education Foundation resources, and organize industry-relevant field trips that reinforce student learning.

• Develop industry engagement and networking opportunities, including lecture series, luncheons, and mentorship programs, to connect students with South Texas banking executives and bridge academic learning with real-world experience.

• Develop, track, and report on student recruitment and promotional activities to align with budget expectations for student growth and program expansion.

Minimum Requirements

• Education – Bachelor’s degree.

• Experience – Five years of related experience.

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Education - Bachelor’s degree, master’s or doctorate in business, finance, banking, or a closely related discipline.

• Experience - Professional experience in the banking industry, higher education administration, or corporate training/executive education, preferably with exposure to student engagement and industry partnership development.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

Ability to:

• Multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Communicate clearly and effectively to ensure understanding.

Preferred Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Banking operations, regulatory frameworks, and financial products.

• Best practices in curriculum development, instructional design, and program assessment.

• Career pathways, industry certifications, and trends in the finance and banking sectors.

Ability to:

• Drive the strategic growth and sustainability of the Banking Academy.

• Build and maintain effective partnerships with banking professionals and industry associations.

• Recruit, motivate, and mentor students, fostering academic and career success.

Licensing / Professional Certification – None.

Physical Requirements – General Office Environment.

The position requires the ability to drive, deliver presentations, and lead students on travel within the state and nationally, as needed.

The physical demands described here are representative of tho