Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President

Job Title

Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

President, Texas A&M University

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

& lived experience. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.  

What we want

The Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President reports directly to the President and is responsible for providing strategic oversight for campus operations including technology, transportation, facilities, safety and security while ensuring that the university’s day-to-day operations are administered efficiently and effectively. This position will collaborate with senior leadership of the University as well as leadership of the Texas A&M University System. This position is assigned responsibility for the following units: Emergency Management; Environmental Health & Safety; Facilities & Energy Services; Transportation Services; Technology Services; University Center & Special Events; and University Police Department. 

What you need to know

 

Qualifications 

Required Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Ten years progressively responsible experience leading facilities, health & safety, IT and/or transportation functions, including experience in building partnerships across disciplines & functions especially amongst academic, industrial, government, and non-profit and philanthropic partners, and ideally also experience in financial stewardship of an organization.  

   

Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
• Demonstrated track record of developing and overseeing programs to support academic goals. 

 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience of creating and sharing a vision, setting strategic goals, leading others to effectively execute programs and cross-functional expertise in two or more of the areas of experience listed.  

  

Responsibilities

• Operational & Strategic Oversight  - Provides status and operational effectiveness updates related to assigned units, as well as collaborating with the President and executive leadership to forecast and prepare for upcoming adjustments or developments impacting day-to-day operations, operational strategy and/or other university goals and objectives. Works with the President and executive leadership in the development and implementation of high priority strategic projects. Supports the President and other key leadership in addressing public affairs issues and may handle matters of institutional importance on behalf of the President, as appropriate. Advises and provides recommendations to the President on a variety of internal and external issues affecting key university operations. Committed to efforts to improve performance, collaborative effectiveness and enhance programmatic efficiency. Evaluate the impact of campus growth and new on- and off-campus initiatives on operations, technology, safety, and security needs. Coordinates finance, human resource, and marketing/communications support with appropriate professionals from centralized  functions to address respective needs. 

• Leadership - Develops, oversees, and directs projects, programs, initiatives, and/or activities to meet the mission and strategic objectives of Texas A&M University. Translates strategy into actionable steps for growth, implementing organization-wide goal setting, performance management, and annual operations planning. Oversees Emergency Management; Environmental Health & Safety; Facilities & Energy Services; Transportation Services; Technology Services; University Center & Special Events; and University Police Department. Works with various internal and external entities to facilitate initiatives and coordinates special projects. Develops communication processes within the division to provide clear guidance and solutions. Lead and direct the budget review and resource allocation processes for assigned units and coordinates oversight of operations and accounting. Monitor performance with tracking software/instruments and take corrective measures when necessary and prepare detailed updates and forecasts.  

• Collaboration - Partners with the A&M System Leadership and associated administrators while interacting with senior university leadership as well as industry, government, and community officials and stakeholders in the representation, development, and implementation of strategic initiatives. Provides unique insight and perspective on the impact of federal, state and local policy and efforts on university initiatives and leverage university experts and key contributors to promote Texas A&M University support, innovation and collective solutioning. Build and maintain trusting relationships with key customers, clients, partners, and stakeholders. Provides unique insight and perspective on the impact of federal, state and local policy and efforts on university initiatives and leverage university experts and key contributors to promote Texas A&M University support, innovation and collective solutioning. Works with President and cabinet to coordinate and assess continuous improvement efforts. 

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.