Assistant Director, Institute

Location: College Station, Texas, United States. Full-time staff position; travel is required, with work beyond normal office hours and/or on weekends.

Company

Texas A&M AgriLife is a statewide agriculture and life sciences organization within The Texas A&M University System, focused on education, research, extension, and service.

What you will do

• Translate institute strategy into coordinated implementation plans, workflows, timelines, roles, and deliverables.
• Oversee institute-wide project management systems and improve operational coordination and performance.
• Coordinate research programs, Requests for Proposals, funding processes, implementation, and reporting.
• Track research productivity, funding performance, program outcomes, key outputs, and institutional impact.
• Maintain relationships with state, federal, academic, industry, community, and development partners.
• Oversee internal infrastructure including the website, communications teams, workflow tools, and documentation systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Six years of related management experience.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Knowledge of management development programs, implementation, and strategic planning.
• Strong verbal and written communication, analytical, interpersonal, organizational, multitasking, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to travel and work beyond normal office hours and/or on weekends.

Culture & Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance, with employer contributions to health and basic life premiums.
• 12–15 days of annual paid holidays.
• Paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
• Employee wellness initiative.

Hiring process

• Submit complete application data or a resume.
• Required documents include a CV/resume, cover letter, list of references, and applicable certifications or additional documentation.
• Employment is contingent on credential verification and completion of a criminal history investigation.