Executive Director

Job Title

Executive Director

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Vice President For Student Services

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment for all visitors, students, faculty, and staff by promoting a culture that embraces inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability.  Diverse perspectives, talents, and identities are vital to accomplishing our mission and living our core values .

Who we are

In support of the Texas A&M University mission, the Division of Student Affairs actively contributes to student learning and development. We provide exceptional services, programs, and facilities that promote student success, embody the Aggie spirit, and foster a diverse and inclusive campus community to deepen the understanding and individual application of the Aggie Core Values – Excellence, Integrity, Leadership, Loyalty, Respect, and Selfless Service.

What we want

The ideal candidate should be a strong, experienced leader with outstanding communication skills, committed to enriching the learning and working environment of the Student Conduct Office and Aggie Honor System Office. A strong candidate must be committed to promoting a culture that embraces diversity, inclusion, and accountability. They should establish and sustain collaborative relationships throughout the university; work collaboratively with a variety of constituencies and stakeholders both inside and outside the university; and promote the departments, the Division of Student Affairs, and Texas A&M University.  This person must be professional, enjoy working in a dynamic environment, and be able to apply strong organizational and team building skills.  If you have these skills along with extensive experience with Student Conduct Administration, we invite you to apply. The selected candidate will subscribe to and support our commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability as stated above.

What you need to know

Anticipated Starting Salary: Minimum $125,000 (Compensation is commensurate to one’s education and experience.)

Cover Letter, Resume and References: Cover letter, resume, and contact information for a minimum of three references are strongly encouraged.  

Position detail: Supervises (2) Directors

Please note: For best consideration, apply by November 7, 2022

COVID-19 information:  Texas A&M University monitors local, state and federally mandated health guidelines to keep students, employees, prospective employees, and visitors as safe as possible. For the latest information regarding Texas A&M’s COVID-19 response, please visit the University’s COVID-19 website . For COVID-19 employment-related information, please visit the Division of Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness’ COVID-19 website .

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Student Affairs Administration, Higher Education or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ten years of related experience in management, higher education, and/or Student Conduct Administration.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.
• Strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of word processing and database applications.
• Knowledge of higher education law as it applies to student conduct work.
• Strong leadership skills and dedication to team-management.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Master’s or Doctorate in educational administration, Student Affairs, or equivalent.
• Eight years’ experience with complex university-level student conduct work and leadership of a student conduct unit, may include any individual or combination of work with student academic integrity issues, civil rights misconduct, or other behavioral misconduct.

Preferred Licenses and Certifications:

• Completion of the Gehring Academy Foundations Track or equivalent.
• Completion of the Gehring Academic Senior Conduct Office Track or equivalent.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to read and interpret law.
• Ability to work creatively within clearly established legal and institutional boundaries.
• Ability to navigate complex interactions with campus partners and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coordination and Liaising – Serves as the primary contact for entities at Texas A&M University that administer the Student Conduct Code, including, but not limited to Residence Life, the Corps of Cadets, Education Abroad, Athletics, branch and off-site locations, and the Policy Internship Program. Responsible for engaging with campus partners on student conduct concerns impacting the campus community. Responsible for training of decision makers for the interim suspension process. Oversight of training to campus partners serving on Student Conduct Conference panels and Academic Integrity Honor Boards. Oversight of directors implementing annual MOU processes.

• Student Conduct Administration – Provides oversight and direction for the administration of the student conduct code, academic integrity, and student organization conduct. Initiates investigations for alleged violations of the student conduct code. Serves as signature authority on interim restrictions and suspensions, including cases originating with the Department of Civil Rights and Equity Investigations. Serves as the appellate authority for cases resolved through the student conduct code resulting in sanctions of Conduct Probation or lower. Facilitates the early expungement process as outlined in the student rules.

• Strategic Planning & Budget Management – Provides direction to the Student Conduct Office, Academic Integrity, Student Conduct Investigations, and Organizational Conduct through strategic planning. Develops and manages budgets for these areas. Responsible for assessment and evaluation of the department’s programs and services.

• Supervision, Staffing, & Leadership – Responsible for the recruitment, hiring, and training of staff within the Student Conduct Office, Aggie Honor System Office, Student Conduct Investigations, and Organizational Conduct. Provides day-to-day leadership and mentorship of staff in these areas.

• Committees and Outreach – Serves as representative for division, institutional, and state boards, meetings, and committees including, but not limited to bi-monthly Vice President meetings, advisory councils for units under supervision, bias response and threat assessment teams, and monthly/annual meetings of state and national colleagues. Provides education to campus partners including, but not limited to, New Faculty Orientations, academic departments, student organizations. Edits and disseminates annual compliance notices to students including, but not limited to Alcohol and Other Drugs and Hazing. Perform other duties as assigned.

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.

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