Job Details

Assistant Director

Position Number: 7221920
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Student Affairs and Services

Assistant Director
Lubbock
44982BR
Student Involvement

Position Description
Performs varied and complex administrative duties in the management and coordination of a large specialized project and/or program. Requires independent judgment and application of established policies and procedures. Works under general supervision with evaluation based on overall results obtained.

About the University
Founded in 1923, Texas Tech University began with a mission to serve the needs of West Texas, but its impact has always reached far beyond. Today, Texas Tech, located in Lubbock (pop. 300,000+), is home to a vibrant community of more than 42,000 students.Texas Tech's 1,800-acre campus showcases Spanish Renaissance architecture and is home to one of the country's largest public art collections. Its 13 colleges include a prestigious School of Law and a distinguished School of Veterinary Medicine. These programs equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their respective fields. Built on the values of West Texas - hard work, grit and authenticity - the university graduates students who are deeply engaged in service to their communities and well-positioned to succeed in the world. Texas Tech is committed to achieving research and scholarly accomplishments that compare favorably to the member institutions of the Association of American Universities (AAU). For more than 100 years, Texas Tech has been a premier destination for those seeking a world-class education and a unique, personalized experience as a member of the Red Raider family.

About the Department and/or College

Major/Essential Functions
Strategic Program Development & Marketing: Autonomously develop and execute comprehensive marketing and public relations strategies for Student Organizations and Student Involvement programs, utilizing expert knowledge of student engagement principles. Design, implement, and evaluate innovative training and support programs for student organization leaders, applying evidence-based practices in leadership development and local, state, and federal mandates surrounding risk management policies to continuously improve procedures. (25%)

Stakeholder Relations & Advisory Services: Serve as primary liaison and advisor for 600+ student organizations, providing expert guidance on registration, training, programming, and organizational development. Cultivate strategic partnerships with senior-level university partners and external stakeholders, adapting communication strategies to effectively influence student and professional audiences and facilitate collaborative relationships among organization leaders, members, and advisors. (20%)

Operational Management & Innovation: Oversee comprehensive management of undergraduate and graduate student assistants, including task assignments, coordination, and performance development. Maintain sophisticated data collection and reporting systems for Student Involvement metrics, provide specialized TechConnect & TechConnect+ training across campus, and identify process improvement opportunities to enhance program effectiveness. (20%)

Program Leadership & Evaluation: Lead educational outreach initiatives to varying stakeholder groups and plan/execute the annual Student Organization Awards process. Apply advanced analytical skills to integrate institutional policies, resources, and best practices while developing alternative solutions and innovative approaches to complex student engagement challenges. (15%)

Independent Decision-Making & Problem-Solving: Exercise significant independent judgment on matters impacting Student Involvement programs and initiatives. Identify and resolve complex problems autonomously, apply variations of existing techniques and concepts, and make decisions that influence short-term departmental goals with measurable impact across the student affairs job family. (10%)

Leadership & Staff Development: Provide direct supervision to individual contributors in tactical and operational support roles, applying institutional policies in student and/or staff management and contributing to performance reviews. Mentor student staff in complex problem-solving processes while fostering a collaborative work environment that promotes student development principles. (10%)

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in the area of specialization or closely related field. Three years of related administrative and technical experience. Additional job related education may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with student organizations, or other experience in higher education with 1:1 work with students.
Experience working with software platforms including but not limited to asynchronous training sites and other platforms for student success.
Experience coordinating events or logistics involving multiple departments or large groups. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft productivity tools including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams in a professional administrative environment.

Pay Range
$48,000 - $63,700 - $78,400

To apply, visit workattexastech.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.