Assistant Director, Operations & Events

Job Title
Assistant Director, Operations & Events

Agency
Texas A&M University

Department
Residence Life And Housing

Proposed Minimum Salary
$6,302.00 monthly

Job Location
College Station, Texas

Job Type
Staff

The Assistant Director of Operations and Events (O&E) is responsible for assisting the Associate Director in oversight of Residence Life buildings and spaces, summer conferences, operational services, and supervision of assigned staff. The AD will provide the day-to-day management and oversight of the operational duties and responsibilities for O&E. This includes active oversight of full and part-time staff members, direct oversight of residence life facilities, submitting work requests, space and furniture inspections, oversight of fire-life-safety systems, and working collaboratively with appropriate entities to address custodial, maintenance and facility needs.

The position assists with ensuring residence hall buildings, apartments, corps dorms, support buildings, events, and conferences receive the best possible care and service. The Assistant Director will also assist the Associate Director in the overall oversight of the unit, including developing, managing, and overseeing the summer renovation and construction projects. The Assistant Director will be responsible for assisting with the response to after-hour facility emergencies within all residence life facilities.

The Assistant Director will assume responsibility for the O&E office in the absence of the Associate Director.

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are:
Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

The Department of Residence Life is housed within the Division of Student Affairs. It is comprised of 60 full-time staff and over 400 total staff members. We offer a fast paced, student centric and academically focused environment where each staff member has the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of residential students.  to learn more about our department and work.

Are you looking for a role within one of largest student-centered units of our university? If so, then consider our Assistant Director of Operations & Events position. We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about customer service and ensuring student success through the care and oversight of our residential facilities. We are looking for a strong leader to provide support and guidance to our Program Coordinators and support the Associate Director in the daily management of the Operations & Events unit.

Our unit continues to grow as we serve the department of residence life in the oversight of over 3 million square feet of space. If this job description sounds interesting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity.

Salary:
Starts at $75,624.00

Cover Letter and Resume: Your cover letter and resume are required.

Schedule: Position requires some occasional night and weekend work, especially during peak periods as the position is part on a rotational on call schedule for facility related emergencies.

Location: This position is onsite at our College Station campus
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Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Six years of progressive management experience. Prior experience in facilities management, working with contracted service providers, and direct supervision of full-time staff. This role requires proven leadership capability in managing people, operations, and vendor relationships.

Required Licenses and Certifications

• Class C Driver License

Preferred Qualifications

• 6 years of administrative experience in residence life.

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant field.

• Demonstrated budget development, monitoring, and fiscal management experience.

• Renovation and construction management experience with a residential…