Assistant Director

About the role

The Department of Residence Life is part of the Division of Student Affairs at Texas A&M University. It comprises over 60 full-time staff and approximately 400 total staff members, operating in a fast-paced, student-centric, and academically focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the day-to-day advisor for the Residential Housing Association
• Develop and implement department-wide leadership initiatives
• Advises and supports student organization advisors and organizations to ensure compliance with departmental and institutional expectations
• Provide strategic direction and leadership for existing student engagement initiatives across the department
• Serve as the primary liaison for student organization recognition and technology support with other department and division staff
• Develop, maintain, and manage an assigned budget for student leadership initiatives
• Act as the main departmental contact for Student Government Association (SGA) Senators
• Serve on department, division, and university committees as assigned by the Executive Director, including leading the Advising and Leadership development team/committee within the department
• Train, evaluate, and develop assigned staff to enhance professional skills and competencies

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Student Affairs, Counseling, Higher Education, or related applicable field; six years of experience in student development work or related student affairs specialty
• PREFERRED: Master’s Degree in Student Affairs, Counseling, Higher Education, or related field; experience working within a Residence Life Department on a college campus; advanced leadership training or certification focused on the development of others; experience in direct advising; experience in facilitating learning, training, or workshops in a formal capacity; experience developing and facilitating a formal academic curriculum

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to ensure understanding

Benefits

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. Up to 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, professional development opportunities, living well program, and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee.