Assistant Provost

Job Title
Assistant Provost
Agency
Texas A&M University
Department
VP & COO - McAllen
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
McAllen, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Who we are
The Higher Education Center at McAllen opened its doors in the Fall of 2018. As part of Texas A&M University, the Higher Education Center at McAllen is committed to supporting the educational needs of its students by providing top-tier programs to fulfill student career goals, enhancing economic development of the region, and producing a skilled workforce.
What we want
We are seeking an Assistant Provost who will be the key person for academic coordination and student services at the Higher Education Center at McAllen (HECM). This includes working with colleges to build on existing educational offerings. The Assistant Provost also has oversight of program coordination, academic advising, and other support services.
What you need to know
Location: McAllen, TX
Salary Range: Commensurate
Special Instructions: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload these in the CV/Resume section.
Required Education and Experience:

• Ph.D. or other terminal degree in a field appropriate to Texas A&M University.
• Five years' experience with administration of college-level educational programs.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Teaching and scholarship appropriate for tenure at a major research university.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Teaching and scholarship appropriate for tenure at a major research university.

Job Responsibilities:

• Academic Program Coordination - Supervise any academic advisors that report directly up through the HECM and liaise with other academic advisors that support HECM students, Supervise the scheduling of courses in coordination with the home departments and academic advisors, Interface with home department leadership to understand hiring needs as they arise . Work on search committees for faculty that will be in residence at HECM. Serve as the main point of connection for the home departments for degree programs offered at HECM: this will include overseeing the McAllen coordination meetings and periodic meetings with departments to discuss student recruitment, enrollment, retention, and faculty issues, Interface with the deans of colleges and schools with programs at HECM. Responsible for the identification of candidates and the selection of awardees for local HECM awards for students and faculty, and work with HECM staff and home departments to ensure that laboratories equipment is functional and well maintained: this will include coordinating the financial aspects for equipment and consumables.

• Student Recruitment and Wellbeing - Responsible for coordinating with recruitment and prospective student resources in College Station (and at remote prospective student centers): this will include organizing local recruitment events and events for admitted students that reduce "summer melt". Responsible for coordinating and securing counselling and psychological services, career services, and other ancillary services for HECM students: this will entail securing physical space and coordinating with the College Station offices to make sure students have the necessary resources, and working with the Division of Student Affairs: the Assistant Provost will work to provide HECM students with activities that provide them the genuine Aggie experience.

• Community Outreach and Strategy - Function as a key member of the HECM leadership team. Provide input to strategic plans and develop tactics and measures to ensure their effective implementation. and Work to secure and maintain community relationships. This could entail hosting meetings for groups to raise awareness of HECM and the formation of long-term partnerships.

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 experience. 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.

• 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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.