About the role#
The Director of Student Global and Community Connections provides operational leadership for university-wide initiatives that promote student engagement, civic responsibility, and global awareness. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Global and Community Connections, this role acts as a strategic advisor on matters of student success, leadership development, and community partnerships. You will lead a department dedicated to preparing students for work and life in an interconnected society. This position requires regular evening and weekend work to support university events, including Orientation, Commencement, and Homecoming.
What you'll do#
- Provide operational leadership and direction for the Department of Student Global and Community Connections.
- Supervise professional, program, administrative, and student staff, including hiring and performance management.
- Develop and implement short and long-range goals, operating plans, and service standards.
- Oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of departmental and university events.
- Advise and facilitate leadership programs such as the Tarleton Texas Leadership Scholars Program and the National Society of Leadership and Success chapter.
- Manage departmental budgets and ensure responsible stewardship of resources.
- Interpret university policies to develop departmental procedures and operating standards.
- Maintain expertise in current trends and regulations regarding student engagement and higher education administration.
What you'll need#
- Master’s degree in a relevant field of study.
- Eight years of progressively responsible leadership experience in higher education, including team leadership and program development.
- Knowledge of student engagement, retention, and success strategies.
- Ability to solve complex problems and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident eligible to access and maintain records within the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS).
- A Doctoral degree is preferred.
- Ten years of experience in higher education, public speaking, or event coordination is preferred.
Location & details#
- This position is based on-site in Stephenville, Texas.
- This is a full-time role.
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
About Texas A&M University System
The Texas A&M University System operates as a large public higher education network based in College Station, Texas. Established in 1876, the organization manages 12 universities, eight state agencies, and a health science center. It maintains an annual budget of 7.3 billion dollars and supports nearly 170,000 students. The system focuses on research, agriculture, engineering, and medicine to support state economic development.
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