Associate Program Director

Job Title

Associate Program Director

Agency

Texas A&M Engineering

Department

Workforce Development

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Why work for Texas A&M Engineering?

Engineering has been part of Texas A&M University since its opening in 1876 as the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas. Today, the College of Engineering is the largest college on the College Station campus with more than 25,000 engineering students enrolled in 15 departments. Its mission is to serve Texas, the nation and the global community by providing engineering graduates who are well-founded in engineering fundamentals, instilled with the highest standards of professional and ethical behavior, and prepared to meet the complex technical challenges of society.

As the research arm of Engineering, the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) is a state agency within the Texas A&M University System with a mission to improve lives through basic and applied engineering research, workforce development and technology transition. Our collaborations with industry, academia and government provide cutting-edge solutions to global technical challenges.

We are deeply committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce that embraces our core values of Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Service, by offering competitive salaries, an array of 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.

Job Description

Purpose:

The Associate Director of Professional Education Programs provides general project and program oversight for the TEES Professional & Continuing Education initiatives within Texas A&M Engineering Workforce Development. The Associate Director provides operational leadership for the EDGE business unit, leading a team of program managers and program support staff responsible for the execution and delivery of EDGE Professional & Continuing Education (P&CE) programs. The Associate Director is responsible for day-to-day operations of the EDGE business unit and oversees the EDGE production process for P&CE, including initiation, definition, contracting, development, delivery, and control of courses. Program managers execute these activities, with the Associate Director providing guidance, coordination, and removal of operational barriers to ensure successful delivery. Additionally, the Associate Director supports special initiatives identified by the director and collaborates with program specialists and program managers to advance Workforce Development priorities.

Responsibilities:

• Manage functions for the Professional & Continuing Education Program, including complex, highly sensitive and confidential administrative matters in determining work priorities; analyzes and develops administrative operations; monitor budgets for programs and events.
• Oversee and execute programs related to Professional & Continuing Education (PCE) including maintaining data in the student management systems and other software platforms, engage Center and Departmental Division personnel to facilitate the delivery of PCE activities related to PCE both in College Station and remote locations
• Oversees and executes programs related to enrollment and delivery of professional and continuing education (PCE) activities, work with researchers and faculty to facilitate short courses.
• Manages web materials; manages marketing and communications for programs; develops and maintains/distributes programmatic marketing materials.
• Creates and maintains various databases; maintains program statistics to satisfy metrics.
• Assist with the preparation of grant proposals related to professional and continuing education programs, including supporting the writing process and helping develop budgets in collaboration with faculty and staff.
• Supervises program managers and support staff for Professional & Continuing Education programs.
• This position requires direct engagement with minors and youth during program activities. The employee is expected to fully adhere to all university policies and state regulations pertaining to the safety and protection of minors.
• Performs related duties as required.

What we need:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Eight years of related experience.

What is helpful:

• Related experience in project and/or program management including related supervisory experience.
• Conference or event planning and logistics.
• Market research and marketing strategy.
• Experience with learning management systems, student management systems, and/or client/customer relationship management systems.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of standard office equipment and personal computers. Working knowledge of spreadsheet, presentation,
• and word processing software programs. Interpersonal and communication skills and abilities to plan and organize effectively.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Proficient with using MS Office Suite including using Outlook as a tool for tracking/managing
• Project management training or certified project management professional.

Other Requirements:

• Must be able to travel on occasion (both day and overnight trips).

Work Location:

• Main Campus – College Station, TX.

About Workforce Development:

The Workforce Development Division of Texas A&M Engineering will be the premier provider of programs, conferences, professional development, and educational opportunities to prepare experts, employees and advocates for STEM-related fields. The Workforce Development Division has six programs: Spark! PK-12 Engineering Education Outreach, ReCENT, Engineering Academies, TEES EDGE Professional Education, Regional Divisions, Conference and Events Planning Services. Through these programs, the division creates and coordinates opportunities worldwide to hone expertise among engineering professionals and train or retrain those interested in emerging engineering fields while concurrently engaging with PK-collegiate educators and students to encourage future engineers.

Texas A&M Engineering provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:

• Competitive medical insurance benefits through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Prescription coverage by Express Scripts.
• Options for Vision, Dental, Life, and Long-Term Disability insurance.
• A defined benefit retirement plan with the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) with 8.25% 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
• Generous paid time off with holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional development opportunities.
• Tuition assistance and Educational release time to further your academic pursuits.
• Access to Engineer Your Wellness programs that provide opportunities for employees to engage in health and fitness.
• Wellness release time offered to employees to promote work/life balance.

Helpful Applicant Information

Required 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

Applications received by Texas A&M Engineering must have all required job application data entered.

Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application.

Compensation Philosophy:

• Recruit and retain a high-performing workforce through competitive compensation and career development including career pathing, coaching and skills development.
• Recognize and reward exceptional performance based on individual and team contributions to the growth and success of Texas A&M Engineering.
• Offer total rewards through flexible benefits, professional development, and work-life balance. Maintain an equitable and transparent process for compensation decisions.
• Support, reinforce, and align compensation decisions with budgetary and financial strategies to ensure growth and sustainability.

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/Veterans/Disability Employer.