Job Information
Texas A&M University Assistant Director, Graduate Studies in Galveston, Texas
Job Title
Assistant Director, Graduate Studies
Agency
Texas A&M University at Galveston
Department
Idc Research Management
Proposed Minimum Salary
$6,194.01 monthly
Job Location
Galveston, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
A Glimpse of the Job
The Assistant Director for Graduate Studies is responsible for supporting the Director of Graduate Studies, developing and leading strategic initiatives and advising the graduate students in the Marine Biology, Marine and Coastal Environmental Sciences and Maritime Business Administration Departments. This position will be part of a team in Research & Graduate Studies where we support team projects and assist the Research side from time to time.
Essential Duties/Tasks
Administration/Management:
Serves on management team with Director. Handles special projects as assigned by the Director.
Provides leadership for department along with and in the absence of the Director.
Serves on various campus committees as a representative of the Graduate Studies office.
Prepares various academic and advising reports. Develops systems for maintaining records of student contacts.
Develops and revises informational materials. Maintains RGSO handbooks and syllabus and coordinates graduate program level handbooks.
Manages the assessment for the Graduate Studies Office. Develops strategic plans with the coordination of the Director and implements student support programs intended to enhance the retention of identified groups. Develops, implements, coordinates, and evaluates programs. Participates in planning, directing, and coordinating operational procedural matters to meet department goals and objectives .
Support of TAMUG graduate programs and departmental functions. Assists Director with planning and budgeting for various initiatives within the department. Monitors compliance with all unit, department, University and government standards, policies, and procedures.
Counseling/Advising/Other Duties:
Monitors and advises graduate students including but not limited to using the University system for student registration, degree audit, course prerequisites etc. Advises students in areas incoming tasks such as degree plan filing inter-college transfer, professional concerns, housing, financial aid, student services, degree programs, and career and educational goals.
Serves as Advisor for the Student Organization: Galveston Graduate Student Association.
Performs other duties as assigned.
What you need to know
Salary: $74,328.12 annually
Special Instructions: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload these in the CV/Resume section.
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Six years of advising experience, with some management experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in education, counseling, or general subject area of placement.
Five or more years of experience in responsible management experience, preferably in higher education, including some supervisory experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to use word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.
Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
Other Requirements and Factors
This position is security sensitive.
This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures.
All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements
Who we are
We are the ocean campus of Texas A&M University at Galveston. Our employees come from throughout the world, with many different perspectives, talents, lived experiences, and interests. Aggies by the Sea promote a welcoming and highly productive work environment. We support the university’s goals to recruit and retain a quality workforce and encourage life-long learning practices. We will do our part to assist you in your new position and encourage you to take advantage of training and development opportunities that are available to help you be successful.
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.