Strategic Impact Officer

Strategic Impact Officer

The Strategic Impact Officer serves as a results driven representative of Texas A&M University–Kingsville (TAMUK), accountable for advancing institutional priorities through measurable community, corporate, and workforce outcomes. This role strategically aligns university resources with the needs of external partners, including school districts, employers, industry leaders, community organizations, and alumni, while actively strengthening partnerships and reinforcing the university's reputation within the community.

The Strategic Impact Officer engages partners based on their specific needs, identifies opportunities for mutual value, and delivers accountable outcomes such as internships, partnerships, pipelines, and community initiatives. Through disciplined planning, data-informed decision-making, and high-impact engagement efforts, the Officer reinforces TAMUK's mission, supports student success and workforce readiness, and enhances the university's regional reputation.

Strategic Partnership Development & Community Impact

• Develop and sustain strategic partnerships with community organizations, education, and industry stakeholders to deliver measurable student outcomes, including internships, experiential learning, and career pathways.
• Serve as a proactive liaison representing TAMUK, aligning university capabilities with partner needs and ensuring responsive, solution-focused engagement.
• Advance initiatives that demonstrate institutional impact across South Texas, supporting economic development, workforce preparedness, and educational access.
• Enhance TAMUK's workforce‑ready reputation by identifying regional needs and opportunities and aligning employer demand with academic programs, student talent, and institutional resources.

Institutional Representative & Customer-Focused Liaison

• Act as an ambassador for TAMUK, representing the university at external meetings, events, and forums.
• Serve as a flexible liaison based on customer or partner needs, coordinating internally to ensure timely, effective responses.
• Ensure external stakeholders experience consistent, professional, and mission-aligned engagement with the university.

Communications, Visibility & Brand Alignment

• Contribute to the institution's brand narrative that elevates outcomes, impact, and success stories across the region.
• Collaborate with university marketing and communications teams to ensure consistent branding, messaging, and institutional voice.

Strategic Planning, Accountability & Reporting

• Establish goals, performance indicators, and benchmarks for outreach, partnerships, events, and engagement initiatives.
• Track, analyze, and report outcomes related to partnerships, internships, events, and community engagement.
• Provide regular, data-informed updates to university leadership demonstrating impact, return on investment, and progress toward institutional priorities.

Event Strategy & Execution

• Plan, coordinate, and execute high-impact events and engagement activities that support institutional goals, partner relationships, and student success.
• Ensure events are outcome-driven, professionally executed, and aligned with TAMUK's strategic objectives.
• Support recruitment, workforce, and partnership-focused events, ensuring measurable participation and follow-through.

• Bachelor's degree in an applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Four years of related experience in public/community/external relations or event planning.

Compensation:
The target base annual salary for this position is $82,000 and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position. Texas A&M University-Kingsville offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages.

Texas A&M University-Kingsville offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. In addition to base pay, TAMUK provides eligible employees a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support employees' well-being, professional growth, and financial security.

BENEFITS (rules, policies, eligibility apply)

With our generous benefit package, robust professional development opportunities, strong retirement programs, and dedication to service excellence, TAMUK is a truly engaging and rewarding place to work.

Insurance:

• Medical
• Dental & Vision
• Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account

On-Campus Wellness Opportunities:

• TAMUK's Wellness Program is designed to enrich lives through health and wellness programming that is meaningful and impactful.

Work Life Solutions:

• Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources

Tuition Benefits:

• Employee Tuition Assistance Program
• Book scholarships
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Retirement:

• Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or…