Assistant Vice Chancellor for Place-Based Partnerships

Texas A&M University System • College Station, TX

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About The Position

The System Offices is one of several system members within the Texas A&M University System representing one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a network of 12 universities, a comprehensive health science center, nine state agencies, and the RELLIS Campus. The Texas A&M University System mission is to provide education, conduct research, commercialize technology, offer training, and deliver services for the people of Texas and beyond. The System Offices, within the Texas A&M University System, provides an outstanding benefits package including, but not limited to: competitive health benefits; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; a defined benefit retirement plan to include an employer contribution through Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS); if applicable, a defined contribution retirement plan to include an employer contribution through an approved ORP vendor: additional voluntary tax deferred annuity (TDA) options; tuition assistance; and wellness programs to promote work/life balance. Salary: Commensurate with experience. Job Description Summary: The Assistant Vice Chancellor for Place-Based Partnerships serves as the strategic and operational leader responsible for designing, coordinating, and sustaining this initiative across the 12 universities in the A&M System.

Requirements

• - Doctorate or terminal degree in education, public policy, or a closely related field.
• - Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience in higher education.
• - Demonstrated success in leading multi-institutional or statewide initiatives focused on college access, readiness, or teacher/leader development.
• - Experience building partnerships with rural communities, school districts, and higher education institutions.
• - Strong understanding of education systems, including P-20 alignment, teacher preparation, leadership development, and college readiness metrics.
• - Proven record of managing budgets, grants, and strategic investments.
• - Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences, from policymakers to community stakeholders.
• - Strategic Vision and Execution.
• - Systems Thinking and Innovation.
• - Collaborative Leadership and Partnership Building.
• - Fiscal and Grant Management.
• - Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• - Excellent written communication, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• - Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
• - Ability to work independently and remotely.
• - Knowledge of Gen Al, word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• - Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Nice To Haves

• - Experience working within or in close partnership with a higher education system or state education agency.
• - Familiarity with Texas education policy, funding systems, and accountability frameworks.
• - Background in continuous improvement methodologies such as Networked Improvement Communities (NICs) or Communities of Practice (CoPs).
• - Demonstrated success in securing and managing philanthropic or federal grants.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Coordination - Provide visionary leadership and coordination for improving the college-going pipeline, specifically focused on rural and historically underserved students in Texas, aligning all activities with the Chancellor's vision and System priorities for innovation and transformation.
• - Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy, including performance measures, milestones, and annual deliverables.
• - Serve as the primary System convener across universities, Education Service Centers, school districts, external partners, and varied community partners.
• - Ensure initiative integration within System structures and alignment with systemwide academic affairs and student success strategies.
• Program Management & Oversight - Direct the day-to-day operations and ensure fidelity of implementation.
• - Oversee the design and management of competitive mini-grants that support innovative, scalable approaches.
• - Lead and coordinate Communities of Practice (CoPs) and Networked Improvement Communities (NICs) to promote collaboration, shared learning, and data-informed continuous improvement.
• - Supervise and mentor project staff and manage consultants and partners as needed.
• Stakeholder & Partnership Engagement - Represent the System at local, state, and national levels as the principal spokesperson.
• - Cultivate and sustain partnerships with school districts, higher education institutions, nonprofits, government agencies, and philanthropic entities.
• - Collaborate with key partners and lead communications and public engagement, including presentations, briefings, and impact storytelling.
• Evaluation, Data, & Accountability - Develop and implement a comprehensive outcomes and evaluation framework to measure impact.
• - Coordinate with partners to collect, analyze, and report performance data.
• - Produce annual reports highlighting systemwide progress, success stories, and recommendations for scaling.
• Sustainability & Resource Development - Pursue external funding opportunities, philanthropic partnerships, and grants to extend the initiative's longevity and scope.
• - Identify strategies to institutionalize successful programs for long-term sustainability.
• - Leverage partnerships and data to attract new resources and investments that amplify the initiative's reach and effectiveness.
• - Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• competitive health benefits
• paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• a defined benefit retirement plan to include an employer contribution through Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• if applicable, a defined contribution retirement plan to include an employer contribution through an approved ORP vendor: additional voluntary tax deferred annuity (TDA) options
• tuition assistance
• wellness programs to promote work/life balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree