Noah Kramer

Director of the Sam Rayburn Student Center

Noah Kramer is a student-focused people manager in event services and facility operations, utilizing servant leadership to transform the lives of students and staff at East Texas A&M.

Mr. Kramer is a seasoned student affairs professional with over 15 years of experience in student services, campus recreation, fiscal sustainability, collegiate event programs and facility operations. Mr. Kramer currently serves as the director of the Rayburn Student Center at East Texas A&M, ensuring smooth day-to-day functions and creating an inviting environment for students, faculty and community members. He excels in staff management, supervising a team of full-time staff and student employees, and is dedicated to staff development and training at all levels. Mr. Kramer's expertise extends to event management, financial oversight and strategic planning that contributes to the enhancement of the student experience. 

His previous roles include positions at the University of Texas Dallas and the University of Minnesota Duluth, where he managed special events, risk management, facility operations and scheduling, department financial development, competitive sports programs, student organizations and minor/youth camps. Mr. Kramer is committed to fostering a creative and supportive workplace through servant leadership and empowering student innovation that inspires the campus community.

A Conversation with Noah

What do you believe makes East Texas A&M a standout choice for students?

East Texas A&M stands out for its strong commitment to student success, offering a supportive campus environment. ETAMU provides a wide range of academic programs and extracurricular activities, ensuring students have ample opportunities to explore their interests and develop their skills. With dedicated faculty and staff, state-of-the-art facilities and a focus on hands-on learning experiences, ETAMU prepares students for successful careers and meaningful lives. Additionally, the vibrant campus community fosters a sense of belonging and encourages personal growth making it an ideal choice for students seeking a well-rounded college experience.

Why is it important for students to get involved on campus?

Getting involved on campus at East Texas A&M is crucial for students as it enhances their college experience by fostering a sense of community and belonging. Participation in campus activities and organizations helps students develop essential life skills such as leadership, teamwork and time management. It also provides networking opportunities, building friendships and gaining practical experience that can be valuable in their future careers. Additionally, involvement in campus life can improve academic performance and overall well-being by creating a balanced and engaging college experience.

What kind of education or training prepared you for this role?

My education and training have been pivotal in preparing me for my role as a student affairs professional. I hold a Master of Arts and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Northern Iowa, where I found my passion for creating an impactful student participant experience through campus recreation activities, club sports management, intramural teamwork and working as a student employee. The experience of earning my degrees provided me with a strong foundation in the importance of servicing the community and campus, managing programs and fellow students, exploring the outdoors and discovering how others enjoy their college experience.

If you weren’t a Student Affairs professional, what would you be doing?

Near the end of my graduate program at UNI, I decided to follow the student affairs professional pathway in Campus Recreation instead of my childhood dream of professional soccer. With 15 years of playing experience in high-level soccer, and 10 years of managing and coaching club soccer associations and high school varsity programs, and assisting at the collegiate level, it was not an easy decision to remove myself from that career pathway. During my graduate program, I was roommates with three other coaches, all of whom are currently either collegiate head coaches, national league coaching staff or state directors for youth soccer. So, if I were not a student affairs professional, I would have continued to play soccer and I would probably be a collegiate soccer coach, a state/national director of soccer or working for a Major League Soccer team by now.

Education

• M.A., Outdoor Management, University of Northern Iowa, 2006
• B.A., Community Service Programming, University of Northern Iowa, 2010