Associate Director

Job Title

Associate Director

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Student Activities

Proposed Minimum Salary

$7,250.00 monthly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.   

Who We Are
The Department of Student Activities fosters and supports leadership, learning, and involvement opportunities that enhance the growth and development of students and recognized student organizations. As members of the university community, we are committed to a philosophy of shared responsibility that develops leaders of character dedicated to serving the greater good, and we subscribe to the Texas A&M core values of Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service. To learn more, please visit https://studentactivities.tamu.edu/.

What We Want
As a senior-level administrator within the department, the Associate Director is responsible for the design, implementation, and assessment of a variety of programs that support the development and leadership capabilities of staff and students. This position provides direct supervision to the Assistant Director for Campus Engagement and Traditions and shares in the supervision of the Student Organization Finance Center and Financial Management Operations. This position serves as primary advisor to the student body president, oversees budgeting processes, and assists the director with all financial business for the department.

What You Need To Know
Salary: $87,000.00/annually

Professional Development: May be eligible for up to $3,600.00/year of departmental funding for professional development opportunities and conference attendance.

Cover Letter/Resumé: A cover letter and resumé are strongly recommended. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.

Additional Details: Evening work and/or travel may be required.

Responsibilities

Director Staff:

• Serve on the leadership team of the Department of Student Activities. This includes strategic planning, budgeting and financial management, coordinating special projects, and assisting with information management for the leadership team.

Supervision and Oversight of Campus Engagement and Traditions:

• Directly supervise the Assistant Director for the Campus Engagement and Traditions (CET) team. Indirectly supervise this team, which includes 4 FTE. Supervision and oversight include regular supervision meetings, professional development discussions, attendance at team meetings and programs when appropriate. Assist with the advising, programming, and other initiatives associated with this area to support the Student Government Association (SGA), SGA committees, and Class Councils.

Student Body President Advising Support:

• Provide advising support to the Student Body President at a level to be determined by the Department of Student Activities.  Advising may include, but is not limited to, leadership development, training and development for students and advisors, risk management activities, programming and logistics of events, recruitment and retention, evaluation of programs, and other tasks as required by the student position, group, or department.

Financial Management and Operations Oversight and Liaison:

• Serve as the department liaison to embedded Finance and Accounting staff.  Responsible for oversight of business financial processes and decisions that directly impact the department. Work closely with Director to make final departmental budget decisions. Approve endowment spending req