Associate Director, Institute

About the role

The Associate Director, Institute provides strategic and operational leadership for the Borlaug Institute by overseeing daily operations, fostering global partnerships, securing funding, advancing international research and education initiatives, and representing the Institute in support of its mission and goals. Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Texas A&M AgriLife Research, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University, Texas A&M Forest Service, and Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory. As the nation’s largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.

Responsibilities

• Deputy Director for the Institute representing Director in his/her absence.
• Manages the day-to-day operations of all staff, reviewing and approving all proposals prior to submissions and directing human resources, financial and budget operations for the Institute.
• Responsible for external relations portfolio working with USAID, USDA, US State Department, NGO's US and Foreign Embassies and governments, corporations, the media, foundations and US and international universities to further the strategic vision and mission of the Institute.
• Coordinates with faculty across the university and A&M System on international research and teaching exchange opportunities.
• Lectures various university classes three to five times per semester and provides instruction and education to faculty, staff and students on international protocols, nutrition, poverty and hunger issues, global affairs, security, cultural competencies and global health.
• Provides support, evaluation, feedback, direction and responsibility on specific projects.
• Identify and develop prospective partnerships with individuals, foundations, NGO's, government agencies; including the US and foreign governments and corporations.
• Secures additional funding and development opportunities to enable students and faculty to engage globally and enhance the mission of the Borlaug Institute.
• Provide instruction and education to faculty and students on international protocol, global affairs, security and cultural competence; especially in the context of possessing the skills necessary to understand and communicate effectively.
• Represents the Institute with universities, foundations, government agencies; both foreign and domestic, corporations, media, NGO's and conference; both domestically and internationally, to further the strategic vision and mission of the Borlaug Institute.
• Performs other job related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and eight years of related experience.
• Ability to handle confidential and time sensitive matters.
• Superior organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software skills.
• Ability to multi task and work cooperatively with others.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M AgriLife 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
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife

Schedule

This is a part-time position.