Build Freedom Regional Manager

Texas A&M•College Station, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas A&M Engineering’s Workforce Development Division is seeking a relationship-driven and organized Build Freedom Regional Manager to support regional activities for the Department of War’s BuildFreedom.US workforce development initiative. The role connects the Department of War, local education partners, industry, and state and local government while supporting implementation across regional locations. The manager helps strengthen program delivery, expand participation, and align TEES activities with regional, state, and federal workforce, education, and economic development priorities. The position works with schools, educators, employers, government entities, economic development organizations, and other strategic partners. It supports the onboarding and coordination of Texas locations, identifies opportunities to expand programs, and communicates regional activity and feedback to internal staff. The manager also represents TEES at regional meetings and events and supports reporting, partner engagement, and program improvement. The position is based at the Main Campus in College Station, Texas, and requires regular travel within the assigned region and, as needed, beyond it. A bachelor’s degree and five years of relevant experience are required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. A valid U.S. driver’s license is required. Texas A&M Engineering offers medical, prescription, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance; retirement programs; flexible spending accounts; paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave; training and professional development; tuition assistance and educational release time; wellness programs; and wellness release time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Five years of relevant experience.
Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships across multiple stakeholder groups.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities across a regional portfolio.
Ability to work independently, take initiative, and support program delivery in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to represent TEES professionally in a range of partner and stakeholder settings.
Valid U.S. driver’s license and willingness to travel regularly within the assigned region and as needed beyond it.
Relevant experience in workforce development, education, community engagement, partner coordination, or a related field, including some experience with schools, community partners, industry, government, or workforce-related initiatives.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with education systems across the workforce continuum, including career-connected learning or youth-focused workforce initiatives.
Experience engaging employers, economic development organizations, or public-sector partners.
Familiarity with workforce pathways, advanced manufacturing, skilled trades, or community-based program delivery.
Experience supporting federally funded, nonprofit, or multi-partner initiatives.
Business development experience.

Responsibilities

Support regional implementation and coordination of Build Freedom workforce and education programs.
Connect Build Freedom stakeholders with local education partners, industry, and state and local government entities.
Work with school systems, educators, and other education partners to support program alignment, engagement, and delivery.
Support training, onboarding, and ongoing coordination of Texas locations to promote implementation, alignment, and program quality.
Engage industry partners to strengthen programming and connect regional efforts to workforce needs and career opportunities.
Connect TEES program activity to local and regional workforce, education, and economic development priorities.
Build and maintain relationships with local, state, and regional stakeholders, including economic development organizations and strategic partners.
Identify, develop, train, and support new schools, partners, and regional stakeholders to expand program reach and TEES’s regional presence.
Work with partners to identify opportunities for program expansion and integration into workforce, education, and economic development efforts.
Coordinate meetings, site visits, events, and partner engagements related to regional program success.
Identify regional opportunities, challenges, and needs to inform program improvement and alignment with partner expectations.
Coordinate with internal program staff so regional activity, partner relationships, and local feedback are communicated and acted upon.
Support reporting, activity tracking, and communication about regional engagement and outcomes.
Represent TEES in regional meetings, events, and community engagements.
Identify, engage, and commit sustainment partners.
Support additional activities that strengthen regional coordination, program visibility, and mission-focused impact.

Benefits

Medical insurance through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and prescription coverage through Express Scripts.
Vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options.
Defined benefit retirement plan through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), with an 8.25% employer contribution.
Voluntary retirement programs, including a Tax Deferred Account 403(b) and Deferred Compensation Program 457(b).
Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses.
Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Free LinkedIn Learning access and professional development opportunities.
Tuition assistance and educational release time.
Engineer Your Wellness health and fitness programs.
Wellness release time to promote work/life balance.