Program Director P17

Texas A&M University System • College Station, TX

1d • $10,833 • Hybrid

About The Position

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. Click here to learn more about how you can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world! Position Information

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ten years of related experience.
• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong public speaking, organizational, leadership, and supervisory skills.
• Maintains attention to detail and utilizes sound judgment.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in Monitoring & Evaluation, Economics, Sociology, Data Science, Statistics, or related field.
• 12–15 years of progressively senior experience in MEL, research, analytics, or evidence generation within international development programs.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing MEL, analytics, or research functions for large, complex, multi-country programs.
• Proven experience leading strategic analytics, evaluations, learning agendas, or evidence-generation initiatives across geographically dispersed portfolios.
• Extensive experience working with U.S. Government donor frameworks, including the U.S. Department of State and/or USAID.
• Demonstrated field office experience supporting programs in Afghanistan or similarly fragile, conflict-affected, or politically sensitive operating environments.
• Proven experience overseeing complex data ecosystems, longitudinal analyses, and large-scale performance systems.
• Experience in education, women’s empowerment, workforce development, or scholarship programming.
• Experience working across multiple countries or regions required.
• Technical expertise, leadership, and communication.
• Advanced skills in quantitative and qualitative research methodologies.
• Demonstrated expertise designing, managing, and optimizing integrated MEL and analytics systems for complex international programs.
• Ability to operate independently in fast-paced, high-pressure, and highly sensitive international development environments required.
• Strong experience in data analysis, visualization, and interpretation.
• Demonstrated experience designing and managing MEL/data systems.
• Experience integrating digital tools, automation, or AI into data workflows strongly preferred.
• Ability to synthesize complex data into clear, actionable insights for non-technical audiences.
• Strong experience advising senior leadership and influencing strategic decision-making.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to present complex findings to high-level stakeholders.
• Proven experience mentoring and building capacity of technical staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead WSE’s transition from traditional MEL toward a strategic evidence, learning, and analytics function
• Advise senior leadership on program performance, emerging risks, and strategic decision-making using data-driven insights
• Develop frameworks linking scholarship outputs to long-term outcomes, including employment, leadership, and self-sufficiency
• Establish and operationalize a program-wide learning agenda
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis across multi-country student cohorts and institutional partners
• Conduct longitudinal and cohort-based analyses to assess program effectiveness and impact
• Design and oversee integrated MEL and analytics systems, dashboards, automated workflows, and reporting tools
• Introduce innovative approaches, including workflow automation, AI-assisted analysis, and predictive analytics where appropriate
• Ensure data systems are scalable, secure, and aligned with donor and program requirements
• Lead preparation of analytical reports and performance updates for the U.S. Department of State and other stakeholders
• Ensure all reporting is technically sound, policy-relevant, and defensible
• Design and oversee evaluations, research initiatives, and learning activities to support program adaptation and future planning
• Present findings to senior audiences, including donors, embassies, and partner institutions
• Contribute to external communications that position WSE as a leader in evidence-based programming
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to MEL staff, including strengthening analytical and critical thinking skills
• Strengthen organizational capacity in data quality assurance, evidence-based decision-making, and data interpretation
• Establish protocols for data quality, validation, governance, confidentiality, and compliance across program systems
• Ensure alignment with U.S. Government standards and best practices related to data integrity and reporting
• Supervise and provide technical leadership and mentorship to the MEL team

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: Senior