Assistant Director, Institute

Job Title

Assistant Director, Institute

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Texas Water Resource Institute

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

About Texas A&M AgriLife

Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:

• Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service

• Texas A&M AgriLife Research

• College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University

• Texas A&M Forest Service

• Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

As the nation's largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.

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Position Information

Operational Strategy, Execution, and Performance Management

• Drive Institute-wide strategy into coordinated implementation plans across programs and initiatives
• Translate strategic priorities into structured workflows, timelines, roles, and deliverables to ensure consistent execution across the Institute
• Develop and maintain Institute-level systems that ensure follow-through on priorities, alignment across programs, and clear reporting of outcomes and impact
• Oversee Institute-wide project management systems to ensure initiatives are properly coordinated, on schedule, and effectively integrated across units
• Identify operational inefficiencies, gaps, and opportunities to improve coordination, execution effectiveness, and overall institutional performance
• Develop standardized reporting and performance tracking frameworks to support leadership decision-making and external accountability

Program Coordination and Funding Development

• Monitor and support the performance of programs in achieving research outcomes, engagement goals, and external funding growth
• Support TWRI leadership in the development, coordination, and dissemination of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) aligned with Institute priorities
• Ensure funding processes are effectively managed from proposal development through selection, implementation, and reporting
• Track program-level outcomes related to research productivity, funding performance, and strategic impact

Stakeholder Engagement and Strategic Partnerships

• Sustain relationships with key stakeholders, including state, federal, academic, industry, and community partners
• Maintain coordination with the Texas A&M Foundation and other external funding and development partners
• Support continuity and consistency in stakeholder engagement across programs and leadership priorities
• Assist in the coordination of international partnerships and global engagement activities aligned with Institute's strategy

Internal Operations and Organizational Systems

• Oversee internal operational infrastructure such as TWRI's website, communication teams, and workflow tools
• Improve internal processes to enhance efficiency, transparency, and coordination across teams
• Support implementation of standardized systems for documentation, communication, and information flow

Institute Reporting, Metrics, and Communication

• Support the TWRI leadership in leading institute-wide reporting including internal leadership updates, external stakeholder reports, and program performance summaries
• Develop systems to track key outputs, outcomes, and performance metrics across Institute activities
• Ensure reporting is consistent, timely, and aligned with funding and institutional requirements
• Translate program activity into clear evidence of institutional impact and performance

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Six years of related experience in management.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. Knowledge of management development programs and implementation, and strategic planning.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Effective analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Reporting Structure:

• Reporting directly to the TWRI Director, the Assistant Director is a member of the Institute's leadership team and is responsible for advancing the Institute's strategic priorities through effective operational management.

Other Requirements:

Work beyond normal office hours and/or on weekends. Travel required.

What You Need to Know

Salary: Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate's qualifications.

Why Work at Texas A&M AgriLife?

When you choose to work for Texas A&M AgriLife, you become part of an organization that is an established leader in agriculture and life sciences with a wide range of capabilities to meet the needs of our statewide, national, and international constituents.

In addition, Texas A&M AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit package including the following:

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M AgriLife 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

• Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife

Applicant Instructions

Applications received by Texas A&M AgriLife 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 prepopulate the online application.

Required Documents

CV/ Resume

Cover letter

List of references

Certifications/ additional documentation

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.