Associate Director

Job Title:

Associate Director – Agency Texas A&M University Department Student Life

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

Location:

College Station, Texas

Student Life strives to enhance opportunities for students to participate fully in the University experience. We provide information, services, programs, and involvement opportunities that facilitate responsible life choices and promote awareness of self and community. Each program area has a specific mission, but one common goal: to provide education, outreach, and support to students.

Leadership and Strategic Initiatives

Provides strategic leadership for assigned functional area(s), including planning, implementation, and assessment of programs and services. Contributes to the execution of departmental strategic priorities in alignment with Student Life and Division of Student Affairs goals. Establishes goals, outcomes, and assessment measures; leads or supports departmental initiatives, projects, and innovation efforts that enhance student engagement, learning, and well‑being; and 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 alignment 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 hiring, training, and evaluation of assigned staff, graduate assistants, and student employees within assigned areas. Provides ongoing professional development support, mentoring, and guidance to department leadership. 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.

Other Duties

Performs other duties as assigned to support departmental and divisional priorities.

Required

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

Preferred

• 3–5 years of post‑Master’s 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, and plan strategically.
• Excellent communication skills, ability to multitask and work cooperatively, knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications, and proficiency with computers, budgets, administration, and student development.
• Ability to present material to small or large audiences.

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life, and AD&D 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.
• Free exercise programs and release time.
• Professional Development: access to Linked In Learning, webinars, and financial support to attend conferences and workshops.
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee.
• Living Well program – employee‑created, employee‑for, employee‑by program at Texas A&M.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. The Texas A&M University System is an Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.