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Assistant/Associate, Student Activities

TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs.  As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.

TAMU-CC’s beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.

From our generous benefits package and professional development opportunities, to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence, the Island University is an engaging and rewarding place to work.

Description:

This position is responsible for assisting in the management of a comprehensive Student Activities Department, primarily overseeing Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL), Student Organizations, Service  and Leadership as well as the administrative functions of the department.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Director with the management of the Student Activities department in the development of departmental budgets, goals, policies, contract administration and assessment of programs.
• Coordinate, oversee, and advise the FSL program, including staffing, budgets and conduct issues. Provide support and guidance to staff directly responsible for the three councils and Order of Omega.
• Advise at least one of the three Greek Councils.
• Oversee Student Organizations including providing support and guidance to staff directly responsible for UCSO, budgets and conduct.
• Oversee Leadership and Service Programs including providing support and guidance to staff directly responsible for the Student Volunteer Connection, Alternative Breaks, and Leadership Programs including the National Society for Leadership & Success Chapter.
• Hire, schedule, train, supervise, and evaluate both full-time and student employees.
• Write, evaluate, and implement policies and procedures. Administer risk management for areas under supervision and oversee the student organization conduct process.
• Serve on university councils and committees and assist with special projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Other:

• Strong interpersonal skills to be able to build relationships with students, staff, faculty, administration, and community.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of risk management, experiential learning, and assessment techniques in higher education administration. 
• Ability to perform administrative duties such as budgets and expenditures of resources, planning, and have excellent organizational skills.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), assessments, and databases.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.

*Note-Assistant/Associate Level dependent on required qualifications.

Qualifications:

Assistant Level:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Six (6) years of related experience in a higher Ed student affairs environment.
• Additional education may be considered as a substitution for the minimum requirements.
  • Masters degree and Four (4) years of related experience in a higher Ed student affairs environment.

Associate Level:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Eight (8) years of related experience in a higher Ed student affairs environment.
• Additional education may be considered as a substitution for the minimum requirements.
  • Masters degree and six (6) years of related experience in a higher Ed student affairs environment.
  • Doctoral degree and four (4) years of related experience in a higher Ed student affairs environment.

*Note-Assistant/Associate Level dependent on required qualifications.

About Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a vibrant, Hispanic Serving Doctoral Research Institution that proudly provides a solid academic reputation, renowned faculty and highly-rated degree programs since 1947. The University has a heritage of teaching excellence with innovation in research and community engagement as part of the distinguished Texas A&M System. With palm tree-lined pathways throughout the campus, nearby natural wetlands, a scenic hike-and-bike trail and a university beach, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is the only university in the nation located on its own island, at the heart of the Texas Gulf Coast. Texas A&M Corpus Christi is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer. If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (361) 825-2630.

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