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Assistant Program Director Specialized Masters ProgramsAgency
Texas A&M UniversityDepartment
Mba Program OfficeProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
College Station TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
What we want
As an Assistant Program Director youll be at the forefront of shaping the future careers of our Specialized Masters students. Youll work both individually and in affinity groups to support their growth along a career development path offering guidance in areas such as selfawareness career awareness interest fit and skills. Your role will also involve reviewing assessing and providing constructive feedback on their progress and actions in each career development area ensuring they are wellprepared to achieve their professional goals. Join us and make a lasting impact on the next generation of business leaders!
What you need to know
Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hires experience
Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials
Schedule: This position requires work outside of standard business hours to include nights and/or weekends. This position may require occasional travel (less than 10.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelors degree in Higher Education Business Human Resource Management Finance Real Estate Economics or equivalent combination or education and experience
Six years of closely related experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with Real Estate and Finance students in higher education
4 or more years of program coordination experience
Professional experience in Real Estate Finance or related industries
Professional experience in career services or providing academic support for career path planning
Some leadership experience
Professional experience guiding students career development and career decisionmaking
Professional experience as a recruiter with talent acquisition emphasis
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office facets
Strong problemsolving skills
Excellent written analytical interpersonal and organizational skills
Familiarity with financial certifications such as CFA CFP or real estate licensing requirements
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Ability to use Generative AI tools securely in supporting students and enhancing everyday tasks
Ability to work independently once given a project
Ability to manage multiple ongoing programs and services
Career Advising / Coaching / Mentoring
Knowledge of various business disciplines with particular emphasis on Real Estate and Financial Management
Responsibilities
Career Coaching/Advising:
Individually and in affinity groups work with Specialized Masters students to support their growth along a career development path
Advise and guide in areas including selfawareness career awareness interest fit and skills
Review assess and provide students with constructive feedback on progress and actions in each career development area
Work with students to guide critique and revise multiple forms of written & verbal communication
Coach/advise students in resume/cover letter/LinkedIn profile development interview preparation networking skills professional presence elevator pitch personal brand development and how to translate technical skills into business competencies
Education/Training:
Delivers stateoftheart career education and readiness programs for Specialized Masters students
Sets new standards in career education and preparation
Provides students with lifelong career management skills tailored to their specific program focus emphasizing the transition to a businessoriented career pat
Career Program Operations:
Coordinate continuous improvement of the career programing
Carry out and oversee ongoing and recurring career program operation activities to include compiling and distributing resume books administering relevant employment websites career data management preparing employer materials and other operational and administrative tasks as assigned
Collaborate with employers to develop opportunities suited for Specialized Masters students across business disciplines
Who we are
Texas A&M Universitys Mays Business School is a vibrant learning organization of more than 175 faculty members 125 staff members and 6400 undergraduate and graduate students in accounting finance management management information systems marketing and supply chain management. Mays Business Schools vision is to advance the worlds prosperity. To advance the worlds prosperity means providing a better future for generations who follow including quality of life environment and economic systems. To fulfill this vision our mission is to be a vibrant learning organization that creates impactful knowledge and develops transformational leaders.
Mays Business School Graduate Programs Mays offers FullTime Professional Executive Flex Online MBA programs as well as a unique MBA M.S. Analytics program. Our program helps students advance their careers by mastering core business knowledge honing skills through high impact learning experiences developing personalized leadership styles and leveraging the power of the global Aggie Network.
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 stateoftheart 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 costofliving and no long commutes.
Medical prescription drug dental vision life and AD&D flexible spending accounts and longterm disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
Up to eight hours of paid sick leaveand at leasteight hours of paid vacationeach month
Automatically enrollment in theTeacher Retirement System of Texas
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
Professional Development: All employees have access to freeLinkedIn Learningtraining webinars and limited financial support to attend conferences workshops and more
Educational release time and tuition assistancefor 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
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 experience. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect Excellence Leadership Loyalty Integrity and Selfless Service.
All positions are securitysensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Required Experience:
Director
Full-Time