• Chief Administrative Officer

    Texas A&M University System (College Station, TX)


    Job Title

     

    Chief Administrative Officer

     

    Agency

     

    Texas A&M University

     

    Department

     

    Bush Presidential Library Office

     

    Proposed Minimum Salary

     

    Commensurate

     

    Job Location

     

    College Station, Texas

     

    Job Type

     

    Staff

    Job Description

    A Glimpse of the Job

     

    The Chief Administrative Officer is responsible for the administrative operations of the College, Foundation, or other organization. This position will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day administrative operation to include program effectiveness, administrative coordination, fiduciary effectiveness, and the strategic development of policies and procedures.

    Essential Duties/Tasks

    Leadership and Strategic Direction

    + Provide leadership and direction for the development and implementation of projects, programs, and initiatives.

    + Collaborate with leadership to provide strategic advice and guidance for operational success.

    + Develop and implement administrative procedures and contribute to the development of organizational strategy and long-term planning.

    + Assist in prioritizing, managing, and ensuring timely responses to external inquiries.

    + Monitor performance, address constraints, and facilitate communication to ensure successful outcomes.

    + Troubleshoot issues of concern or significance and respond to inquiries as delegated by leadership.

    + Exercise discretion and handle sensitive and confidential data.

    + Oversee the development and management of strategy and planning.

    + Determine key performance indicators for each department.

    Fundraising and Stakeholder Relations

    + Ensure the organization’s activities align with the needs of customers and stakeholders.

    + Promote exceptional customer service and facilitate collaboration with university leadership and various stakeholders.

    + Review reports and present findings to stakeholders, making recommendations for improvement.

    + Oversee fundraising activities and produce fundraising strategies alongside CEO and Development staff.

    Staff Development and Team Management

    + Ensure that staff are properly trained and provided with opportunities to develop and grow.

    + Foster an environment of openness, respect, and honest feedback among staff.

    + Promote staff growth through coaching and feedback, ensuring employees are supported in their roles.

    + Ensure employees are appropriately evaluated, and that position descriptions are current and aligned with department needs.

    + Encourage collaboration and team building to promote inclusivity and productivity within the team.

    Community Engagement

    + Encourage collaboration and team building to promote inclusivity and productivity within the team.

     

    What you need to know

     

    Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.

     

    Special Instructions: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload these in the CV/Resume section.

    Required Education and Experience

    + Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

    + Ten years of related experience.

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Previous project management experience with a strategic, cross-functional approach.

    + Proven ability to conduct research and analysis to inform executive decision-making and organizational strategy.

    + Experience in business development, fundraising, or revenue generation, ideally in both nonprofit and for-profit contexts.

    + Strong relationship management skills with a track record of stakeholder engagement and collaboration.

    + Ability to serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership, aligning operational initiatives with long-term growth goals.

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

    + Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

    + Demonstrated track record of developing and overseeing programs to support academic goals.

    + Ability to work with groups of people and be helpful, respectful, approachable, and team oriented.

    + Ability to build strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

    Other Requirements and Factors

    + This position is security sensitive.

    + This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures.

    + All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements.

     

    Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University 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.

     

    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/Veterans/Disability Employer.