Assistant Director, Institute
Listed on 2026-09-20
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Management
Business Administration, Operations Management, Business Analyst, Corporate Strategy -
Business
Business Administration, Operations Management, Business Analyst, Corporate Strategy
Assistant Director, Institute
Texas A&M Agri Life Research
Texas Water Resource Institute Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location College Station, Texas Job Type Staff
Job Description
About Texas A&M Agri Life
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.
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…
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