Associate Program Director

Job Title

Associate Program Director

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Strategy & Business Services

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

What We Want:

Strategy and Business Services is pleased to announce the opening for an Associate Program Director. This role will work closely with the Director of Business Planning to develop, execute, and implement employee lifecycle surveys such as the employee engagement survey. You’ll work on high-impact projects that have a significant impact on the university community and assist in the management and oversight of on-campus surveys. The ideal candidate should have strong attention to detail, excellent communication and critical thinking skills, project management experience, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. You should be a team player with a proven track record of building successful collaborations.  If this opportunity interests you, we invite you to apply.

Essential Duties/Tasks:

Leadership and Strategic Planning

• Assists in developing, implementing, and executing overall strategic plans of employee lifecycle surveys, including onboarding and exit, employee engagement, and pulse surveys and leads strategic planning for assigned areas.

• Establishes performance goals and analyzes metrics to identify trends, insights, and areas for improvement.

• Leads and directs strategic initiatives and ensures objectives are met.

Survey Management and Oversight

•   Supports and assists in the management and oversight of on-campus surveys.

•   Reviews survey data for compliance with university guidelines.

•   Collaborates with other members of the Survey Advisory Committee to develop best practices for survey management.

Assessments and Special Projects

• Provides advisory services on ad-hoc basis to other units on campus through assessment projects.

• Works on special projects for the university.

Program Coordination and Technical Support

• Reviews and refines employee lifecycle program activities to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.

• Coordinates employee lifecycle action planning with units on campus.

• Builds employee lifecycle surveys and dashboards within Qualtrics.

Reporting and Analysis

• Prepares detailed reports and presentations regarding surveys and ensures that program goals are consistent with Program and System missions.

• Develops reports in support of the employee lifecycle program.

• Conducts data analysis.

External Relations and Collaboration

• Facilitates relationships with internal and external clients, customers, and other interest groups.

• Engages with stakeholders to foster collaboration and address programmatic needs.

What you need to know

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.

Special Instructions: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload these in the CV/Resume section.

Required Education and Experience

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

• Eight years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with managing or creating surveys, preferably using Qualtrics EX and/ or XM.

• Excellent critical thinking and analytical skills.

• Experience with data collection, analysis, and reporting. 

• Experience working in higher education, particularly the Texas A&M University System.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

• Knowledge of management development programs and implementation, budget oversight, and strategic planning.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Effective analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

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 requirements

Who We Are:

Texas A&M University Strategy and Business Services focuses on the development of our people and strategic utilization of our resources to enable the university to successfully fulfill its teaching and research mission for the state of Texas, nation and world. Strategy and Business Services supports planning, assessment and strategy efforts and brings together the following divisions: Division of Finance and Business Services and the Division of Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness.    

Why Texas A&M University? 

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.

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. 

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays 

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month

• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas 

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

• Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time  for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

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.