Assistant Director, Institute

Job Title

Assistant Director, Institute

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Bush School Of Government And Public Service

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment for all visitors, students, faculty, and staff by promoting a culture that embraces inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability.  Diverse perspectives, talents, and identities are vital to accomplishing our mission and living our core values .

Who we are

The Bush School of Government and Public Service, https://bush.tamu.edu , was founded in 1997, under President George H.W. Bush's philosophy that public service is a noble calling. Since then, the Bush School has continued to reflect that notion in curriculum, research, and student experience as the Bush School prepares students to become principled leaders in their fields and to reflect the value of public service throughout their careers.

What we want

The Assistant Director of the Scowcroft Institute of International Affairs (SIIA) is responsible for a wide range of administrative tasks and support functions, including planning, directing, coordinating, budgeting, managing and reporting activities. Coordinates and oversees Institute events and publications. Coordinates the orientation, research progress, and daily activities for United States Army War College Fellows in residence at SIIA. Participates in planning, directing, and coordinating of operational or procedural matters to meet department goals and objectives. The selected candidate will subscribe to and support our commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (IDEA) as stated above. If the description sounds interesting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity.

What you need to know

Please note: Compensation can start from $71,219.20 and above.

Cover Letter/Resume’: A cover letter and resume’ are strongly recommended. You may upload these on the application under CV/Resume.

COVID-19 information:   Texas A&M University monitors local, state and federally mandated health guidelines to keep students, employees, prospective employees, and visitors as safe as possible. For the latest information regarding Texas A&M’s COVID-19 response, please visit the University’s COVID-19 website . For COVID-19 employment-related information, please visit the Division of Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness’ COVID-19 website .

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Six years of administration and/or management experience

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others

• Will be required to work late on nights where there are speakers or other events

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Experience in managing grant and awards programs

• Experience in writing press briefings

• Experience in promoting events and publications

• Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of mass mailings for promotional events

Responsibilities:

• Administration - Recruits guest lecturers and other subject matter experts within the Bush School, Texas A&M University, and elsewhere to support the teaching mission and give students the opportunity to hear from leading experts in the field. Supports the Director of Scowcroft Institute of International Affairs (SIIA) in the program’s policy research mission. Supports and reports back the Director of SIIA to ensure the programs and events are aligned with strategic vision and goals. Represents SIIA in Executive Committee meetings and other College level administrative meetings, when the Director is unavailable.  Participates in developing and managing strategic plan for the Institute. Assists External Relations with SIIA public relations.  Completes special projects for Director.

• Supervision - Oversees the Institute’s Administrative Coordinator (II) who is responsible for the publication of Scowcroft books, articles, and white papers. Coordinates the orientation, research program, and daily activities for United States Army War College Fellows in residence at SIIA.  

• Budgetary - Designs and manages the budget for SIIA. Performs fiscal activities and manages daily operations. Oversees payroll, purchasing, and travel. Assigns and monitors the work flow of accounting and administrative staff that supports the operations of the Institute. Writes grant and/or contract proposals for submission to federal and state agencies, Texas A&M University research funds or to Foundations to fund Scowcroft Institute projects.

• Communications - Manages the content of the SIIA website and social media. Manages press briefings. Manages the drafting of the annual White Paper and other policy documents, books, and articles on pandemic preparedness. Performs other duties as assigned.

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University and TAMHSC, 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 pre-populate the online application.

In accordance with the federal contractor vaccination mandate , specific facilities at The Texas A&M System may be considered a covered contractor workplace with covered contractor employees. Therefore, successful applicants for this position may be subject to the federal mandate to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment unless an approved medical or religious accommodation is in place.

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.

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