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

Texas A&M Agri Life is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:
Texas A&M Agri Life Extension Service Texas A&M Agri Life 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 Agri Life 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 Agri Life is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.

• 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

• 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.

• 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…