Job Title

Director of EagleLEAD Presidential Scholars Program

Agency

Texas A&M University - Texarkana

Department

School of Professional Education & Community Engagement

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Texarkana, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

Texas A&M University-Texarkana seeks a dynamic and experienced leader/educator to serve as the Director of the EagleLEAD Presidential Scholars Program housed in the School of Professional Education and Community Engagement (PECE). The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the development of future leaders by leading academic courses, coordinating workshops, and mentoring students in this prestigious, interdisciplinary program. This position requires expertise in leadership theory, civic engagement, and experiential learning, along with a passion for global citizenship, entrepreneurship, and social responsibility.

The position includes but is not limited to grant administration, data collection and analysis, program and event planning, as well as budgeting and record-keeping. The position also requires collaboration with university faculty, staff, and community leaders and carries a 2/2/1 instructional assignment in leadership studies (2 classes per fall and spring semesters and 1 class per summer semester). The Director of EagleLEAD reports to the Executive Director of PECE.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Program Leadership & Course Instruction:

• Lead and teach courses related to the field of leadership, including theory and practice, community and team leadership, ethical leadership, and organizational development and change.

• Develop and deliver engaging, interactive content for students in classroom, online, and experiential learning settings.

• Foster an inclusive and collaborative learning environment that encourages critical thinking, ethical leadership, and civic responsibility.

• Develop metrics to guide and assess instruction as well as enrollment trends, persistence, and completions.

Program Management & Development:

• Oversee the design, coordination, and implementation of program activities that align with the program's core objectives:

• Global Citizenship and Local Action: Facilitate workshops with global experts, local leaders, and alumni, and guide students in community-based research, service-learning, and collaborative projects.

• Civic Literacy and Responsibility: Organize seminars, discussions, and civic engagement projects that address governance, public policy, and active citizenship.

• Free Inquiry and Civil Discourse: Lead debates, guest speaker events, and structured forums to encourage civil discourse and free inquiry.

• Innovation and Entrepreneurship: Coordinate experiential learning events such as innovation labs, entrepreneurship workshops, and mentorship sessions with industry experts.

• Enhanced Leadership Opportunity: Manage the selection process for the Eagle Aspire program and supervise senior-year leadership activities, including mentorships and travel-based learning.

• Establish and maintain an ever-evolving pool of leadership practitioners who may serve as program speakers, instructors, mentors, advisors, etc.

Mentorship & Advising:

• Provide mentorship to EagleLEAD Presidential Scholars

• Offer one-on-one and group-advising to students

• Assist with career development and provide guidance on internships, research projects, and professional networking.

Collaboration & Outreach:

• Collaborate with university faculty and staff to identify areas of mutual interest

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with community leaders, industry experts, alumni, and global partners

• Organize and participate in outreach efforts to strengthen the visibility and impact of the EagleLEAD Presidential Scholars Program within the university and the broader community.

• Represent the program at university events, conferences, and external engagements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Minimum Qualifications

• A master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum of 18 graduate-level SCH in Leadership, Education, Political Science, Business, Public Administration, or a closely related field

• Active in community leadership and/or service opportunities with familiarity of leadership theory, civic responsibility, ethical decision-making, and organizational development.

• Experience in mentoring and advising undergraduate students.

• Ability to engage with varied student body populations and foster a collaborative, inclusive learning environment.

• A demonstrated commitment to global citizenship, social impact, and entrepreneurial thinking.

• Demonstrated ability to lead multiple, time-limited projects to successful completion.

• Established budgeting/record-keeping skillset.

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, digital, and written communication/presentation skills.

• Knowledge of computer applications including word processing, spreadsheet, and database capabilities.

• Ability to work efficiently and effectively with all segments of university, business and industry, government, and student populations.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Doctoral degree in Leadership, Education, Political Science, Business, Public Administration, or a closely related field.

• Two years of experience in teaching leadership, civic engagement, or related disciplines at the collegiate level

• Demonstrated effectiveness in designing and leading community-based, service-learning projects.

• Familiarity with grant-based operations

• Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching, advising, and/or coaching high school students.

• Familiarity with the challenges and opportunities of first-generation college students and a demonstrated commitment to student success.

• A record of effective, professional practice in leadership development, civic engagement, or related areas.

• Experience supervising organizational teams of employees and/or volunteers.

Other Requirements

• Ability to travel and work beyond normal office hours.

• Ability to work events after hours or on weekends when needed.

SUPERVISION OF PERSONNEL:

This position generally supervises employees.

OPEN UNTIL FILLED. To ensure full consideration, applications must be submitted by 3/17/2025 .

To apply: Upload your cover letter, resume, unofficial transcripts and 3 professional reference's contact information with one reference being a supervisor/manager in the questionnaire section of your application.

Please remember once you submit your application you will not be able to “revise” or upload any documents. If you have any questions about uploading or a revision to your application, you may contact HR@tamut.edu.

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.