Assistant Director, Institute

Texas A&M University System • College Station, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager