Assistant Director, Graduate Studies
Texas A&M University, Galveston, TX, United States
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****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.Performs other duties as assigned. * 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.
* 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 requirementsThe Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS.The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee.Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Five or more years of experience in responsible management experience, preferably in higher education, including some supervisory experience.
* 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 requirementsThe Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS.The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee.Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr