Associate Director

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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

Student Affairs Planning, Assessment & Research (SAPAR) is one of 13 departments in the Division of Student Affairs (DSA) at Texas A&M University ) and is one of the oldest and largest student affairs assessment offices in the country. Through the 300+ assessment projects we conduct annually, we lead DSA staff and student organizations in gathering and communicating information, making data-informed decisions, and improving the student experience. SAPAR actively trains and collaborates with others in the planning and assessment processes to strengthen the Division and the people we serve. Our work is highly interactive with stable work hours.

What We Want

Student Affairs Planning, Assessment & Research is seeking an Associate Director with exceptional communication, collaboration, and organizational skills who can contribute to a dynamic, cooperative environment. We need someone skilled in overseeing assessment functions and processes. In addition, we are looking for someone who enjoys strategic planning and program review. Because this position supervises full-time staff, we would like someone who invests in others to be high performers. If this description appeals to you and you enjoy working in a friendly, team-oriented atmosphere, we invite you to apply for this opportunity. 

What You Need to Know

Salary Range: $87,000 - $90,000/annually (commensurate to selected candidate's experience).

Cover Letter and Resume: A cover letter and resumé will assist us in our review of your application materials.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Eight years of related experience in management or higher education.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in student affairs, higher education, or related field.

• More than eight years of related experience in management or higher education and three years in student affairs or higher education assessment with emphasis in student affairs.

Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to ensure understanding.

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• SPSS statistical package, knowledge of outcomes-based assessment, planning.

Responsibilities

Leadership and Management

• Oversees the assessment function/services and processes in the design, implementation, and analysis of assessment and research projects.

• Leads department assessment efforts, assessment plans, and assessment reporting. Serves division departments in assessment efforts.

• Serves as the Director in the Director's absence to include full signature authority for all fiscal tasks.

• Serves a part of the department leadership team.

• Assists the Director with budget development and presentation.

Planning

• Leads the department strategic and assessment planning and assists the Director in implementing and assessing overall department strategic plans.

• Assists the Director in formulating and implementing policies and procedures.

• Leads the departmental comprehensive program review (CPR) process and supports Division CPR process.

• Leads the assessment planning process for Division of Student Affairs departments.

Supervision

• Supervises the Assessment Coordinators, Data Analyst, and student employees.

• Establishes performance goals and measures to evaluate the effectiveness of areas of responsibility.

• Assists in formulating and implementing policies and procedures.

Risk Manager

• Serves as the risk management, compliance and safety representative.

• Represents the department on the Division of Student Affairs Risk Management Coordination Committee.

• Completes the annual risk assessment, business continuity plans, tabletop exercises, and quarterly reports.

• Ensures compliance with university, divisions, and department standards, policies, and procedures.

Committee Assignments

• Serves on various University, Division of Student Affairs, and departmental committees and represents department at various state, regional, and national associations.

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 

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.