Associate Director P14

Job Title

Associate Director P14

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Institute For A Disaster Resilient Texas

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 by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & learned experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who We Are

The Institute for Disaster Resilient Texas, located at the Galveston campus, works to facilitate and deliver critical research on disaster risk reduction, provide data analytics and decision-making tools, and generate evidence-based solutions that help Texas communities become more resilient over the longer term. To learn more, visit https://idrt.tamug.edu.

What We Want

The Associate Director of TDIS (the Texas Disaster Information System project) is responsible for overseeing, tracking, and processing the day-to-day financial and operational activities of the $30 million TDIS project. This role is central to the success of the project and, as such, the individual selected for this position will contribute to the project’s strategic planning and leadership. Additionally, this position will report the project’s finances and operations to the institute leaders and provide backup support for the overall operations needs of the Institute for a Disaster Resilient Texas. The position will also involve providing support for broader the Institute as a whole.

What You Need To Know

Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.

A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field and 8 years of higher education, financial management, operations, or closely related experience to include some supervisory experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience with financial management or processing and operations management in a university or government setting.

• Experience with developing and implementing programs and budgets in a university or government setting.

• Experience with analyzing and resolving conflicts, team building, group dynamics, and problem solving. Familiarity with project management or project administration.

• Experience using collaboration applications, such as Microsoft Teams or Zoom.

• Experience using Microsoft 365 applications, such as: Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in applicable field.

• 8 years of experience in higher education to include 3 or more years of experience in managing a unit or organization.

• Familiarity with TAMU financial management and operations management.

• Experience in interpreting data to drive research needs, guide program implementation, and assess outcomes.

• Experience with the fundraising process, including with grant proposals and stewardship reports.

• Demonstrated experience establishing effective working relationships with agencies, states, local government, non- governmental organizations, and/or the private sector.

Responsibilities

• Project Budget/Financial Support-Oversees and submits costing allocations for institute employees on the project. Manages budget and expenses for TDIS. Oversees and processes financial transactions and monitors expenditures for TDIS. Prepares financial reports for sponsor, institute, and university.

• Project Leadership Support- Leads strategic planning for areas of supervision and assists Director in developing and implementing overall TDIS strategic plans. Assists TDIS Director in formulating and implementing policies and procedures. Ensures compliance with project, institute, university, and government policies, and procedures. Completes special projects as requested by TDIS Director.

• Project Operations Support- Coordinates and evaluates activities of TDIS project teams. Develops reports specifically for TDIS. Coordinates travel arrangements and prepares itineraries. Manages meetings, seminars, and special events. Serves as a project liaison with financial, payroll, and HR.

• Institute Support- Reports on TDIS finances and operations to institute leaders. Participates in hiring, orientation, and onboarding. Identifies training and compliance needs. Communicates policies and procedures to employees. Makes recommendations for process improvements. Serves on various internal and external committees and represents TDIS at locally and nationally, as necessary.

Why Texas A&M University? 

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences.  Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. 

• Health , dental , vision , life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M 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

• Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas 

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more 

• Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time   for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.