Program Aide

Texas A&M University; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Texas A&M University’s Honors Academy seeks an experienced Program Aide to lead an inter-institutional collaborative program focused on the business, finance, politics, and marketing of collegiate athletics. Responsibilities include facilitating hybrid and online delivery, fostering student engagement, and developing projects aligned with university standards.

The role requires a Ph.D./Ed.D. in Higher Education Administration and at least three years of fundraising, with strong leadership and

Qualifications

• Requires Ph.D./Ed.D. in Higher Education Administration from an accredited university.
• Minimum of three years of professional experience in collegiate athletic fundraising.
• Experience in educational leadership, teaching, administration, or related field.
• Experience teaching, training, mentoring, supervising, or facilitating learning for adult learners.
• Experience utilizing instructional technology and learning management systems to support teaching and student learning.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, and community partners.
• Preferred: NIL experience; multi-institution administration.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Honors Academy activities and programs, including face-to-face, hybrid, online, and other delivery modalities as needed.
• Foster student engagement and critical thinking through effective academic support.
• Develop, revise, and maintain special projects that align with university, departmental, and accreditation standards.
• Evaluate student performance using a variety of assessment methods and provide timely, meaningful feedback to support academic achievement and student success.
• Maintain accurate records in accordance with university deadlines and comply with all university policies and procedures related to program administration.

Education

Ph.D./Ed.D. in Higher Education Administration

3+ years fundraising in collegiate athletics

Educational leadership and administration

Experience with adult-learning facilitation

Job description

What We Want

Honors Academy is seeking an experienced professional to lead an inter-institutional collaborative Honors Academy program focused on the business, finance, politics, and marketing of collegiate athletics. Qualified candidates will have experience developing and facilitating academic programming in the areas of sports management, marketing, and finance and will possess significant professional expertise in these areas.

Job Title

Program Aide

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Honors Program

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)

Job Description

Honors Academy is seeking an experienced professional to lead an inter-institutional collaborative Honors Academy program focused on the business, finance, politics, and marketing of collegiate athletics. Qualified candidates will have experience developing and facilitating academic programming in the areas of sports management, marketing, and finance and will possess significant professional expertise in these areas.

What You Need To Know

Salary Range: Commensurate (Based on selected hire’s qualifications)

Essential Duties/Tasks

Academic Support

• Facilitate Honors Academy activities and programs, including face-to-face, hybrid, online, and other delivery modalities as needed.
• Foster student engagement and critical thinking through effective academic support.
• Develop, revise, and maintain special projects that align with university, departmental, and accreditation standards.
• Evaluate student performance using a variety of assessment methods and provide timely, meaningful feedback to support academic achievement and student success.
• Maintain accurate records in accordance with university deadlines and comply with all university policies and procedures related to program administration.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Applicants must have earned a Ph.D./Ed.D. in Higher Education Administration, or a closely related field from an accredited university.
• Minimum of three (3) years of successful professional experience in the field of collegiate athletic fundraising.
• Demonstrated experience in educational leadership, teaching, administration, or a related field appropriate to the courses assigned.
• Experience teaching, training, mentoring, supervising, or facilitating learning for adult learners, educators, or graduate students.
• Experience utilizing instructional technology and learning management systems to support teaching and student learning.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, and community partners.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with NIL.
• College or University administration and leadership at multiple institutions.
• Prior relevant industry experience.

Who We Are

Honors Academy challenges high-achieving undergraduate students to develop the personal, professional, and intellectual skills they will need to address tomorrow's multifaceted problems. Honors Academy joins the university community in making Texas A&M a welcoming environment for all individuals. We are committed to helping our students understand the experiences that make each of us unique and appreciate the shared values that bring us together.

Why Texas A&M University

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.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, 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
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

Our Commitment

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.

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.