TMD - Military Specialist III (Lead Recruiting Coo

About the role

The TXSG Lead Recruiting Coordinator performs highly complex (senior-level) managerial work directing the statewide recruiting and personnel operations of the Texas State Guard (TXSG). Responsibilities include establishing recruiting goals and objectives, developing policies and procedures, coordinating and evaluating recruiting and retention programs, overseeing personnel accountability and payroll for volunteer service members, and managing recruiting resources. This position also develops and recommends budgets, supervises full-time recruiters, and ensures compliance with applicable TXSG, Texas Military Department (TMD), and State of Texas policies. Serves as the central point of contact for TXSG external recruiting efforts and marketing coordination. The position reports to the Director of Manpower/Personnel (T1) and works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential job functions

• Directs and manages statewide TXSG recruiting operations, retention programs, and personnel accountability.
• Works as a Production Recruiter and oversees FTE and Mobilization Day (M-day) production recruiters. Establishes goals, policies, and procedures to sustain force structure and meet Mission Ready Package (MRP) requirements.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates recruiting campaigns and retention plans.
• Provides advice, counsel, and instruction on recruiting operations and administrative matters.
• Supervises full-time recruiters and oversees recruiting support personnel across assigned regions.
• Coordinates recruiting operations between TXSG headquarters and subordinate commands.
• Oversees applicant tracking, contact database management, and recruiting records (Records Management System (RMS)/Recruiting).
• Analyzes operational planning and mission execution for recruiting and retention; provides reports to senior leadership.
• Conducts marketing research and guides regional marketing specialists.
• Develops annual recruiting operations budget and monitors expenditures.
• Tracks recruiting equipment and vehicle assets. Manages their use in support of recruiting activities.
• Prepares reports, policies, and correspondence, including confidential documentation.
• Coordinates with TMD-HR on personnel and payroll matters impacting volunteer service members.

Work schedule

Monday – Friday, 8 hours a day, 40 hours a week.

Military membership

Military membership IS required for this position.