Associate Director, Academic Advising & Programs

The University of Texas at Austin Staff · Slaton, TX

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Associate Director, Academic Advising & Programs This position will support the university's new School of Computing, which includes 3 strong departments and more than 6,500 students across all programs. This places UT among the most significant intellectual hubs for computer science, information, and statistics and data science research and education anywhere in the world. The School of Computing has a close relationship with Austin's thriving tech culture and works at the forefront of fields such as artificial intelligence, robotics, quantum computing, and cybersecurity. The Associate Director, Academic Advising & Programs provides strategic leadership for undergraduate academic advising operations, orientation and transition programs, enrollment management, academic policy administration, and academic program support within the School of Computing. This position oversees advising operations for Computer Science and Statistics & Data Science undergraduate programs, supervises advising staff, provides oversight for advising services supporting honors and specialized student populations, and collaborates with faculty and university partners to support student progression, academic excellence, and timely degree completion. The Associate Director serves as a key member of the School's undergraduate academic affairs leadership team and plays a critical role in developing innovative approaches to advising, onboarding, academic program administration, and operational effectiveness to support a growing and diverse student population. Academic Advising, Orientation & Operations • Provide strategic leadership and oversight for advising operations supporting undergraduate Computer Science and Statistics & Data Science students. • Supervise, develop, and evaluate advising staff while establishing operational goals, service standards, and assessment practices. • Provide leadership for orientation, onboarding, and transition initiatives in collaboration with university orientation and enrollment partners. • Develop advising strategies, policies, and operational processes that support student success and timely degree completion. • Serve as a resource for complex academic, enrollment, and student issues, and assist with school info sessions for prospective students when needed. Academic Programs, Advising & Student Pathways • Provide operational oversight and coordination for the Programming & Computation Certificate and Five-Year BS/MS Integrated Program in partnership with faculty leadership. • Oversee advising services and student support initiatives for honors, interdisciplinary, integrated degree, and selective-entry programs, including Turing Scholars, Texas CSB, and other specialized student populations. • Coordinate student communications, enrollment processes, advising initiatives, and program operations for assigned populations. • Partner with faculty directors and program leadership to support student success, program assessment, and continuous improvement. • Support the development and implementation of new academic programs and student opportunities within the School of Computing. Seat Management, Academic Policy & Degree Progression • Lead efforts related to enrollment management, student progression, and degree completion. • Oversee petitions, policy exceptions, and implementation of university, college, and school academic policies. • Assist with course demand planning, enrollment forecasting, and registration management. • Monitor student progression and academic outcomes to identify trends and opportunities for improvement. • Develop recommendations and solutions to address complex academic, enrollment, and policy-related issues. Faculty Collaboration & Strategic Partnerships • Serve as a liaison among faculty, students, families, and university partners. • Collaborate with faculty and School leadership on academic policies, curriculum implementation, and strategic initiatives. • Build partnerships across advising, enrollment management, and student affairs units to support School priorities. • Represent the School on committees, working groups, and institutional initiatives. Assessment, Reporting & Administrative Leadership • Develop reports, analyses, and recommendations to support strategic planning and operational decision-making. • Assess advising services, orientation initiatives, and academic programs to support continuous improvement. • Leverage technology and emerging tools to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency. • Participate in professional development. Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree with progressively responsible experience in academic advising, student affairs, academic program administration, or higher education administration. • Five years of progressively responsible experience in academic advising, academic program administration, enrollment management, student affairs, or higher education administration. • Experience supervising professional staff. • Demonstrated experience leading complex programs, projects, or initiatives. • Strong knowledge of academic policies, student records, and degree requirements. • Excellent communication, collaboration, organizational, and problem-solving skills. • Demonstrated ability to analyze data and use information to inform decision-making and program improvement. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Salary Range $85,000 + depending on qualifications Working Conditions • Typical office environment. Required Materials • Resume/CV • 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor • Letter of interest

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Guest Services Coordinator - Remote

Hilton Hotels · Slaton, TX

You will provide excellent service to our internal and external customers as a Guest Services Coordinator. You will support the Sales and Marketing departments by handling policies and qualifications and assigning agents with guests for Hilton Grand Vacations vacation ownership sales presentations. Here's why you'll love it here We offer an excellent benefits package to our full-time Team Members that include: • Hourly Pay: $19.23 per hour • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance from Day One • Financial Wellness - 401k plan with company match, Life insurance, Company stock purchase program • Team Member Travel Program - enjoy discounted rates at incredible properties around the globe • Generous Paid Time Off Program • Paid Sick Days • Team Member Recognition and numerous learning and advancement opportunities • Now offering DailyPay* and more! • Eligibility: All U.S. hourly Team Members not represented by a labor organization or subject to collective bargaining agreement. HGV earned four out of five stars for encouraging work-life balance and offering family-friendly benefits. It is recognized as one of Newsweek's "America's Greatest Workplaces for Parents & Families." Our continued dedication to Owners, Members, and Guests has been our greatest honor for the past 30 years. Additionally, our Team Members in resorts, call centers, and corporate offices have received recognition for their outstanding work. Schedule Details: Our Sales Gallery operates 6 days per week. Sales Gallery Team Members will work varying shifts that range between 6:45am through 6:30pm PACIFIC TIME ZONE. Additional Responsibilities Include: • Acquiring Sales personnel attendance each morning for tour assignment purposes. • Preparing & maintaining the daily sales rotation and making vital adjustments accurately following strict tour rules that ensure the tour integrity is maintained. • Using multiple sources to verify tour qualifications of guests prior to assigning tours to Sales personnel. • Contact guests at the scheduled tour time. Walk them through the technical aspects of setting up for their virtual tour. Ensure their tour email is received, they can log in to the tour platform, and their camera is working. • Professionally interact with guests, updating the tour and identifying the next available salesperson, confirming sales connection, and performing a warm transfer to start the tour session. • Work with management to identify, research, and address problems relating to guest, schedules, gifting, and tour modifications. • Follow required scripts in greeting and walking guest through the tour setup process, while providing a high level of customer service through warm hospitality and guest happiness. • Accountable for inputting information in system timely and accurately and ensuring the virtual front desk is always covered. • Ensure that all computer input is thoroughly verified for accuracy and timeliness. Also, ensure that all vital reporting is received and distributed on time, including reporting any exception information. • Attend required team meetings and training sessions on camera. • Participation in skills assessments for training is required. • Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: To fulfill this role successfully, you must possess the following minimum qualifications and experience: • High School diploma or equivalent experience. • Able to work a flexible schedule to include evenings, weekends, and holidays. Hours of operations are Pacific Standard Time. • Must reside in the United States. Hawaii, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Texas preferred. • Previous customer service experience. • Timeshare or hospitality experience is preferred, but not required. • Strong verbal and written communication skills. • Strong technical capacity to balance multiple systems and windows at a time. • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook & Teams. • Must be a self-motivated individual with strong time management skills, able to work independently in a remote work-from-home setting. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to individuals with disabilities for job application, interview, and essential job functions. Contact us for accommodation requests.

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Nuclear Engineer

US Navy · Slaton, TX

Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards. Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation. What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication. Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding. Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields. Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements. Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy. Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter. Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work. Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities. Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy. Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options. Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance. Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed. Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source. Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community. It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes. Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.

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Field Service Technician

All Weather Insulated Panels · Slaton, TX

Field Installation Specialist Manage all field issues, installation training, and warranty programs Essential Functions Develop and conduct installation training programs both on site and in classroom settings. Modify and update installation manuals as necessary to maintain current information. Visit assigned job sites to ensure products are installed properly and in accordance with installation manuals. Train job site personnel to properly install IMPs as needed. Visit all major claims in the region and agree to corrective actions ensuring thatsuch solutions are in the best interest of the business and all costs are correctly and fully justified. Identify issues at the job site and suggest new procedures to improve quality of products delivered. Create detailed job reports including pictures, description of products being installed, job site environment, and current or possible future issues with the products. Ensure excellence in customer service at the job site. Contact new customers on large scale projects. Plan, prioritize, and perform job site inspections, training, and repairs in the U.S. and internationally. Minimize travel expenses and combine trips as much as possible. Must be familiar with order process and an expert regarding use and installation of all products manufactured or sold by Company. Work closely with Technical Services and Quality Control on QC and R&D projects. Assist Operations with technical consults and provide feedback on warranty issues. Communicate regularly with Technical Services, Quality Control, and Engineering/Drafting as required. Train in house personnel on installation process and key characteristics of the product. Completes training by supervisor. Complies with all safety and company policies and procedures. Performs other related duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to interact effectively and professionally with clients, vendors, employees, and other individuals. Ability to function effectively with moderate to high levels of stress in a demanding and dynamic environment. Employee must be able to concentrate for extended periods of time and consistently produce organized thoughts and execute sound judgment. Ability to communicate effectively at different levels, i.e. with architects, building owners, contractors, installers, company directors and executives, etc, and to act in a professional and experienced manner. Strong organizational skills with aggressive follow through. High level is creativity with strong problem solving skills. Excellent time management skills, including proper travel planning. Good to excellent spelling, grammar, and written communication skills. Excellent telephone and oral communication skills. Good negotiating skills and ability to act under pressure and diffuse or de-escalate difficult situations on site. Education and Experience Education: Minimum of High School Diploma or equivalent. Bachelor degree preferred. One year experience in construction field services at a minimum. Experience installing metal panels, pre-engineered buildings, and/or sheet metal is preferred. Proficient in reading construction drawings and specifications. Demonstrated aptitude will be considered in lieu of experience. Must be highly proficient in all Microsoft Office applications, Outlook, and other software commonly used in this profession. Additional Qualifications Must possess credit worthiness and a major credit card with a sufficient limit in order to maintain monthly travel expenses until reimbursed by the company. Must have the ability to secure a rental car and rental equipment. Must possess a valid passport. Physical Requirements Ability to travel extensively (95%) Ability to work primarily outdoors in all climates in conditions typical of a construction site, including extreme temperatures, high humidity, dust, noise, and moving machinery. Ability to work at heights using fall protection equipment such as harnesses and lifts. Ability to sit, walk, stand for extended periods. Must be able to climb, bend, lift, twist, squat, stoop, kneel, reach, grasp, crouch, crawl, and other physical movements required to perform the essential functions of the job. Ability to talk and hear. Visual acuity, focus, and ability to discern color, texture, distance, depth, and view peripherally. Ability to lift 50 lbs. Ability to read, write, type, and verbally communicate fluently in English. Must be able to effectively use a computer and related equipment. Must be able to use tools, equipment, machinery, etc. Hours of work will frequently need to be adjusted to accommodate travel to and from customer sites, customer requirements, and time zone differences. Working Environment Frequent travel, up to 95%, is required by airplane, automobile, and other modes of economy class public transportation. This position operates primarily from jobsites and hotels, and, when not travelling, a home office environment. Other meeting sites such as professional offices, coffee shops and restaurants, and other public locations are likely. Appointments with customers and contractors will take place frequently outdoors in all climates on construction jobsites, as well as in public environments such as coffee shops and restaurants, and in offices. Electronic communication will take place on a company provided laptop via email, a company provided mobile phone by text and email, and other internet based forms of communication. Primary phone contact will be made by company provided mobile phone. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, dusty conditions, high noise environments, chemicals used in the process, and extreme temperatures. The facility is an industrial manufacturing plant. This position is designated safety sensitive. AWIP is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law. In that regard, U.S. applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal and State law, as applicable.

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