Assistant Director, Campus Engagement & Traditions

Job Title

Assistant Director, Campus Engagement & Traditions

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Student Activities

Proposed Minimum Salary

$6,302.00 monthly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

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/. Clarification about our position titles can be found at tx.ag/StuActPositions.

What we want

We are looking for someone who:

• Wants to work with the programs and traditions that keep the Spirit of Texas A&M, including: Aggie Muster, Traditions Council, Elephant Walk, COSGA, leadership conferences, and more

• Excited to work with high profile student leaders

• Has supervisory experience and can navigate higher education systems and structures

• Has a background in student organization advising

The Assistant Director, under general direction, is responsible for strategic and programmatic oversight, supervision of staff, and managing the operations of the Campus Engagement & Traditions (CET) area comprised of the Student Government Association (SGA) and Class Councils. Advises high profile student leaders and organizations, as well as support CET programs and events.

What you need to know
Salary: $75,624/year

Professional Development: May be eligible for up to $3,600/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.

Anticipated Interview Timeline: If selected for an interview, the first round of interviews should begin the week of February 9, 2026.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Six years of progressively responsible administrative or management experience in student affairs in higher education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in higher education, student affairs or related field from an accredited institution

• Five or more years post-graduate experience in higher education, student affairs, or specific area(s) described in this position description. Significant student group advising, leadership training, risk management, and supervisory experience in the specific area(s) described in this position description

• Significant student group advising, leadership training, risk management, and supervisory abilities in the specific area(s) described in this position description

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Ability to use word processing, spreadsheet and database programs

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others

Responsibilities

Area Oversight – Campus Engagement & Traditions

Responsible for management of an area under the Department of Student Activities. Duties include, but are not limited to, strategic planning for the area, developing and adhering to the area budget, ultimate responsibility for the programs and groups served by the area, university-wide consulting on behalf of the department, contributing to department marketing and development as needed, assessment planning and assisting the Director Staff with department-wide initiatives and planning.

Supervision – Campus Engagement & Traditions

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