Assistant Program Director - Texas A&M Engineering : Job Details

Job TitleAssistant Program DirectorAgencyTexas A&M EngineeringDepartmentChemical EngineeringProposed Minimum SalaryCommensurateJob LocationCollege Station, TexasJob TypeStaffJob DescriptionWhy work for Texas A&M Engineering?Who we areTexas A&M Engineering is a large employer in the great and growing cities of Bryan/College Station, offering thousands of career opportunities in a wide variety of fields. We are deeply committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce that embraces our core values of respect, excellence, leadership, loyalty, integrity, and service. Texas A&M Engineering offers competitive salaries, full benefits, an extensive support network, and above all, an enriching and highly collaborative working community that is deeply passionate about our vision for higher education, research, and public service.The Assistant Director coordinates and oversees the planning, development, and implementation of the Chemical Engineering Department Undergraduate Program. This role involves providing support for undergraduate activities, scholarships, class scheduling, textbooks, and student learning. Additionally, the specialist provides and coordinates advanced professional-level administrative support to key faculty, research staff, and/or administrative personnel for programs. The position may also assist with event planning, budget preparation, program communications, marketing materials, proposal preparation, and reporting.Responsibilities:40% Undergraduate Program Coordination

• Serves as the primary coordinator of the CHEN undergraduate program, working with the Director of Undergraduate Studies; Director of Operation and the Leadership Team.
• Acts as the first point of contact for prospective undergraduate students.
• Coordinates undergraduate curriculum updates, and academic support including scholarships, class scheduling, and textbooks.

30% Student Support and Retention

• Develops new recruiting material and ensures current information is updated as needed.
• Implements recruiting initiatives for incoming freshmen and current undergraduate students.

20% Administrative Support

• Performs program administrative duties for departmental accreditation, department faculty, undergraduate advisors, safety officers, and professional staff.
• Assists with planning and coordinating events such as conferences, seminars, lectures, meetings, and workshops involving undergraduate students.
• Assists in preparing budgets for programs and events, developing project timelines, and coordinating program communications and marketing materials.

10% Other Duties

• Performs other duties as assigned, including alumni engagement efforts, student activities support, providing program information, and supporting additional administrative tasks as needed.
• Will be required to complete expense reports in a timely manner.
• This position will occasionally require working outside of normal working hours.

What We Need:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 6 years of related experience

About Chemical EngineeringChemical Engineering at Texas A&M University is one of the largest, fully accredited programs in the country. Texas A&M boasts some of the brightest Chemical Engineering students in the country. Our degree programs are rather selective as the quality of the candidates keeps growing every year. Besides classroom instruction, many outlets exist for real-world experience such as research opportunities, internships, and co-op education. Texas A&M Engineering provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:

• Competitive health benefits.
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Vision, Dental, Life, and Long-Term Disability insurance options.
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS), a defined benefit retirement plan with 8% employer contribution.
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Deferred Account 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation Program 457(b).
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional development opportunities.
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness program release time offered to employees to promote work/life balance.

Helpful Applicant InformationRequired Materials for Application:

• Resume/CV
• Three work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor/former supervisor.
• Letter of interest

Compensation Philosophy:

• Recruit and retain high-performing workforce through competitive compensation and career development including career pathing, coaching and skills development.
• Offer total rewards, flexible benefits, professional development, performance recognition and work-life balance.
• Ensure resources are readily available and utilized to attract and retain the highest quality researchers, faculty, and staff.

Employment Eligibility Verification

• If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in delay of start date.

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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.