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](https://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/)  * [Texas A&M AgriLife Research](https://agriliferesearch.tamu.edu/)  * [College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University](https://aglifesciences.tamu.edu/)  * [Texas A&M Forest Service](https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/)  * [Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory](https://tvmdl.tamu.edu/)  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](https://agrilife.tamu.edu/) to learn more about how **_you_** can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world!  **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](https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/) 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.