Job Information
Texas A&M University Assistant Director in College Station, Texas
Job Title
Assistant Director
Agency
Texas A&M Engineering
Department
Education Program/Easa
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Why work for Texas A&M Engineering?
Who we are
Engineering has been part of Texas A&M University since its opening in 1876 as the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas. Today, the College of Engineering is the largest college on the College Station campus with more than 25,000 engineering students enrolled in 15 departments. Its mission is to serve Texas, the nation and the global community by providing engineering graduates who are well-founded in engineering fundamentals, instilled with the highest standards of professional and ethical behavior, and prepared to meet the complex technical challenges of society.
As the research arm of Engineering, the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) is a state agency within the Texas A&M University System with a mission to improve lives through basic and applied engineering research, workforce development and technology transition. Our collaborations with industry, academia and government provide cutting-edge solutions to global technical challenges.
We are deeply committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce that embraces our core values of Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Service, by offering competitive salaries, an array of benefits, an extensive support network, and above all, an enriching and highly collaborative working community that is deeply passionate about our vision for higher education, research, and public service.
Job Description
Purpose:
The Assistant Director will lead the Aggies Invent and Invent for the Planet competitions as well as Student Pitch Competitions. The position also involves coaching and mentoring students and teams within the Meloy Program and is responsible for administering the Meloy Summer Internship Program.
Responsibilities:
Lead all phases of the Aggies Invent and Invent for the Planet competitions, including sponsor solicitation, sponsor relationship management, organizing and managing Meloy personnel to execute events, working closely with the COE MarComm team for promotional elements, and ensuring all financial aspects are well coordinated with the College of Engineering business office.
Lead all phases of Student Pitch Competitions including soliciting, coaching, and accompanying students to both on-campus and off campus events.
Host the Problems Worth Solving event annually, and coordinate all administrative, promotional, and financial elements.
Develop and introduce additional informal monthly Meloy Pitch competitions during the aademic year.
Coach and mentor students and teams within the Meloy Program, including those involved with the Engineering Incubator, the Meloy Fellows, and Innovators Programs to develop their speaking and presentation skills.
Guest lecture in Meloy classes, as needed.
Hold informal pop-up sessions for training and practice.
Administer the Meloy Summer Internship Program by working with companies and interns.
Perform other duties as assigned.
What we need:
Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Six years of related experience.
Work Location:
- Main Campus – College Station, TX.
Texas A&M Engineering provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:
Competitive medical insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/medical/) benefits through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Prescription (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/prescriptions-express-scripts/) coverage by Express Scripts.
Options for Vision (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/vision-insurance/) , Dental (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/dental/) , Life (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/life-add/) , and Long-Term Disability (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/long-term-disability/) insurance.
A defined benefit retirement plan with the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (https://www.trs.texas.gov/) (TRS) with 8.25% employer contribution.
Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Deferred Account (http://assets.system.tamus.edu/files/benefits/pdf/retirement/TDA-DCPoverview.pdf) 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation Program (http://assets.system.tamus.edu/files/benefits/pdf/retirement/TDA-DCPoverview.pdf) 457(b).
Flexible spending account (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/flexible-spending-accounts/) options for medical and childcare expenses
Generous paid time off with holidays (https://www.tamus.edu/hr/holiday/#eng) , vacation and sick leave (https://tees.tamu.edu/engr-hr/resources/employee-tools/leave-fmla/index.html) .
Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning (https://www.linkedin.com/learning/) plus professional development opportunities.
Tuition assistance and Educational release time (https://engineering.tamu.edu/_files/_documents/_content-documents/tees-educational-release-time-policy.pdf) to further your academic pursuits.
Access to Engineer Your Wellness (https://tees.tamu.edu/engr-hr/resources/employee-tools/wellness/index.html) programs that provide opportunities for employees to engage in health and fitness.
Wellness release time (https://tees.tamu.edu/engr-hr/resources/employee-tools/wellness/wellness-release-time.html) offered to employees to promote work/life balance.
Helpful Applicant Information
Required Materials for Application:
Resume/CV
Three work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor/former supervisor.
Letter of interest (dependent upon position)
Applications received by Texas A&M Engineering must have all required job application data entered.
Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application.
Compensation Philosophy:
Recruit and retain high-performing workforce through competitive compensation and career development including career pathing, coaching and skills development.
Offer total rewards, flexible benefits, professional development, performance recognition and work-life balance.
Ensure resources are readily available and utilized to attract and retain the highest quality researchers, faculty, and staff.
Employment Eligibility Verification
- If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present original and unexpired documents (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents) to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in delay of start date.
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.