Associate Program Director (Professional Education)

Location: Main Campus, College Station, Texas, United States; occasional day and overnight travel required

Company

Texas A&M Engineering is the research and workforce-development arm of the Texas A&M University System, providing engineering education, research, professional development, and technology transition programs.

What you will do

• Provide operational leadership for the EDGE Professional & Continuing Education business unit and oversee course initiation, contracting, development, delivery, and control.
• Lead program managers and support staff while coordinating with faculty, researchers, department personnel, and program specialists.
• Manage enrollment and delivery of professional and continuing education activities in College Station and remote program locations.
• Oversee budgets, databases, student and learning management systems, program statistics, and administrative operations.
• Manage web content, marketing communications, and program materials.
• Support grant proposals, including writing and budget development, and comply with policies protecting minors and youth during program activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Eight years of related experience.
• Working knowledge of standard office equipment, personal computers, spreadsheet, presentation, and word-processing software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook for tracking and management.
• Interpersonal, communication, planning, organizational, multitasking, and collaborative abilities.
• Ability to travel occasionally for day and overnight trips.
• Employment requires completion of the federal I-9 process and presentation of original documents proving identity and authorization to work in the United States.
• Employment is contingent on a criminal history investigation and verification of credentials and other required information.

Nice to have

• Project or program management experience, including supervisory experience.
• Conference or event planning and logistics experience.
• Market research and marketing strategy experience.
• Experience with learning management, student management, or client/customer relationship management systems.
• Project management training or professional certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time staff employment in a collaborative higher-education, research, and public-service environment.
• Medical, prescription, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options.
• Defined-benefit retirement plan with an 8.25% employer contribution, plus voluntary retirement programs.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave; flexible spending accounts for medical and childcare expenses.
• LinkedIn Learning, professional development, tuition assistance, educational release time, wellness programs, and wellness release time.

Hiring process

• Submit a resume or CV, a letter of interest, and contact information for three work references, including at least one current or former supervisor.
• All required job application data must be entered; incomplete application data may result in rejection.