Associate Director

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Serves as a member of the Student Life Leadership Team.
• Oversees the coordination, delivery, and evaluation of programs, services, and outreach initiatives that support student success and community engagement.
• Identifies opportunities to improve processes, service delivery, and operational efficiency.
• Supports crisis response, student support coordination, and departmental risk management efforts as appropriate.
• 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.
• Aids in budget development and oversight for assigned areas.
• Maintains budget expenditures and ensures effective stewardship of resources.
• Contributes to data-informed decision-making through reporting and analysis.
• Buils 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.
• Ensures compliance with university policies, state and federal regulations, and risk management requirements.
• Aids in the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support departmental and divisional priorities.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience. Eight years of related experience.
• Preferred: Three to five 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.