Director of Fort Worth Operations & Support

About the role

Tarleton State University, a distinguished Doctoral National Comprehensive University, invites applications for the position of Director of Fort Worth Operations & Support in the Division of External Operations. This role works directly with the Vice President of External Operations and the Dean of Tarleton State Fort Worth to ensure effective coordination and oversight of the university’s extended campuses. The Director serves as a primary operational resource for Tarleton State Fort Worth Chisholm Trail and Texas A&M‑Fort Worth, supporting the day‑to‑day needs of students, faculty, staff, university leadership, and internal and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Fort Worth Operations, Logistics & Support (60%) – Provide leadership and oversight for daily operational needs; serve as the primary coordination point for students, faculty, staff, and partners; manage scheduling, events, facilities, food & beverage, Texan Outfitters, Texan Card, parking, campus safety, IT, library services, and the Fort Worth Texan Hub; oversee office and workspace assignments; coordinate onboarding/off‑boarding, resource guides, and facilities projects; identify operational needs, forecast requirements, monitor issues, and represent the Vice President/Dean as needed.
• Events & Fort Worth Programming (25%) – Lead planning, logistics, execution, and follow‑up for university and external events; coordinate space, technology, food & beverage, signage, security, and other requirements; maintain event planning processes, timelines, and checklists; evaluate post‑event outcomes; provide on‑site leadership for events outside standard business hours.
• Supervision & Team Leadership (15%) – Supervise a student team (approximately one to two graduate assistants and three student workers); recruit, train, schedule, and evaluate team members; delegate assignments, monitor project completion, provide coaching and professional development, foster a collaborative culture, and ensure coverage for operations and events.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ten years of experience in campus operations, event management, facilities coordination, student services, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a higher education environment.
• Experience coordinating operations across multiple departments, locations, or facilities.
• Experience planning and executing institutional, community, or large‑scale events.
• Experience supervising professional, graduate, or student employees.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Skills

• Strong organizational, project management, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to coordinate complex operational and event‑related activities involving multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, administrators, vendors, community partners, and other stakeholders.
• Knowledge of university policies, procedures, and administrative practices.
• Sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive or confidential information.
• Proactive identification of operational needs and development of practical solutions.
• Capacity to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines with high accuracy.
• Independent work style combined with strong collaboration across university departments and leadership.
• Customer‑service orientation and commitment to a positive experience for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, database, scheduling, and other standard administrative applications.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as required by campus events and operational needs.
• Ability to maintain a safe, secure, organized, and welcoming environment across Fort Worth extended campuses.

Pay

The target base annual salary range is $65,370 up to $82,000 and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset.

Benefits

Tarleton State University offers a comprehensive benefits package for full‑time and qualifying part‑time employees. Details are available on the university’s Careers and Benefits Information pages.

Important Immigration Information

A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H‑1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Tarleton State University will NOT pay this fee. Applicants requiring immigration sponsorship should consult private counsel at their own expense. Additionally, a Texas Governor‑issued moratorium on new H‑1B filings (effective January 27, 2026) may affect the university’s ability to employ candidates requiring sponsorship.