Associate Director

Job Title

Associate Director

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Student Life

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

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Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Who We Are 

Student Life strives to enhance opportunities for students to participate fully in the University experience.  We do this by providing information, services, programs and involvement opportunities that facilitate responsible life choices and promote awareness of self and community.  Each of the program areas within Student Life has a specific mission, but one common goal: to provide education, outreach, and support to you. Learn more about our various program areas at https://studentlife.tamu.edu/.   

What We Want

Student Life is seeking qualified candidates for two Associate Director positions. The ideal candidate is a people-centered leader who leads through others, driven by seeing their team succeed and skilled at creating the conditions that make that possible. They are genuinely invested in student well-being, belonging, and success at Texas A&M. Above all, they model Texas A&M's Core Values as a reflection of who they are. Both positions will be responsible for direct supervision and support of units within the department.

What You Need To Know

Salary Range: $87,000 - 92,000/annually.

Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.

Job Description Summary

The Associate Director of Student Life, under general direction, serves as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, provides oversight and strategic guidance for designated functional areas within Student Life. This role supports the Director in advancing departmental priorities and enhancing the student experience through programs, services, and initiatives that promote education, outreach, involvement, and support.

Responsibilities

Leadership and Strategic Initiatives

• Provides strategic leadership for assigned functional area(s), including planning, implementation, and assessment of programs and services. Contributes to the development and execution of departmental strategic priorities in alignment with Student Life and Division of Student Affairs goals. Establishes goals, outcomes, and assessment measures to evaluate effectiveness and inform continuous improvement. Leads or supports departmental initiatives, projects, and innovation efforts that enhance student engagement, learning, and well-being. Serves as a member of the Student Life Leadership Team.

Program and Operational Oversight

• Oversees the coordination, delivery, and evaluation of programs, services, and outreach initiatives that support student success and community engagement. Ensures programs align with Student Life’s mission of education, outreach, support, and involvement. Identifies opportunities to improve processes, service delivery, and operational efficiency. Supports crisis response, student support coordination, and departmental risk management efforts as appropriate.

Staff Supervision and Development

• Directly oversees the hiring, training, and evaluation of assigned staff, graduate assistants, and student employees within assigned areas. Provides ongoing professional development support. As part of the Senior Leadership Team, provides guidance and mentoring of department leadership and assists Director in day-to-day oversight. Fosters a positive and collaborative team culture aligned with Texas A&M core values.

Budget and Resource Management

• Assists with budget development and oversight for assigned areas. Monitors expenditures and ensures effective stewardship of resources. Contributes to data-informed decision-making through reporting and analysis.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement

• Builds and maintains collaborative relationships across Student Life, the Division of Student Affairs, academic units, and campus/community partners. Represents Student Life on committees, task forces, and collaborative initiatives. Supports partnerships that enhance student learning, engagement, and access to resources.

Compliance and Policy Implementation

• Ensures compliance with university policies, state and federal regulations, and risk management requirements. Assists in the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures. Performs other duties as assigned to support departmental and divisional priorities.

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Eight years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of (post Masters) full-time experience in progressively responsible positions in higher education or related area.

• Thorough grounding through both formal study and experience with higher education law.

• Ability to develop and lead teams, create and manage budgets, develop and execute fundraising efforts, plan strategically, assess and evaluate programs and services.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent communication skills.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to ensure understanding.

• Knowledge of and experience with computers, budgets, administration, and student development.

• Ability to present material to small or large audiences.

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.   

• 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 

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.

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume’ or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.