What We Want The Graduate and Professional School is seeking a Director who will provide strategic leadership and direction for operations related to Interdisciplinary Degree Programs (IDPs), College annual funding, fellowships, scholarships, awards, and Graduate Assistantship guidelines. We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented professional who will set policies and procedures that align with the Dean’s strategic vision while ensuring compliance with university rules and regulations. The successful candidate will supervise assigned support staff, including a dotted-line finance position, and will engage daily with the graduate and professional campus community. This position reports directly to the Associate Provost and Dean of the Graduate and Professional School and will serve on the Leadership Team for the Graduate and Professional School. If this description aligns with your experience and interests, we invite you to apply for this opportunity. What You Need to Know Salary Range: Commensurate Cover Letter & Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. Qualifications Required Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience

Ten years of progressively responsible experience in higher education administration, program management, budget administration, business operations, or a closely related field

Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree or higher in Higher Education Administration, Business Administration, Leadership, or a relevant discipline

Demonstrated experience in university-level scholarship and fellowship administration

Knowledge of Texas A&M University procedures, funding structures, and administrative processes, especially regarding graduate education and funding

Prior experience serving on or supporting university committees and cross-unit collaborations

Experience with budget oversight, financial forecasting, and compliance in a university environment

Experience supervising professional staff in a complex organizational environment.

Experience in strategic planning, financial reporting, data analysis, and assessment within a university setting

A degree in Higher Education Administration, Business Administration, Management, or related field strongly preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of university-level administrative practices, budget management, financial analysis, and reporting

Understanding of graduate assistantship requirements, human resources processes, and fellowship, scholarship, and grant administration

Demonstrated leadership, management, and supervisory skills, including the ability to coach, develop, and hold staff accountable

Strong analytical, problem-solving, strategic planning, and decision-making abilities.

Ability to effectively build relationships, negotiate, resolve conflicts, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders

Advanced written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, including public speaking and professional report writing

Capacity to exercise sound discretion, manage competing priorities, and make complex decisions independently

Ability to oversee multiple projects while maintaining high standards of accuracy, timeliness, and compliance

Skill in interpreting and applying complex policies, regulations, and guidelines

Professionalism and effectiveness in representing leadership in university and external forums

Familiarity with Texas A&M University accounting and business services systems and software, including—but not limited to—FAMIS (Financial Accounting Management Information System), AggieBuy, Concur, Workday, Maestro, Laserfiche, Canopy, and SSO (Single Sign-On)

Responsibilities Leadership and Oversight for Grad School Facilitated Programs Provides leadership for departmental functions to include strategy, planning, and evaluating programs serving the university community

Directs the calculation, distribution, and reporting of College/IDP annual allocations in collaboration with the Division of Finance & Business Services

Provides administrative oversight on dissemination of funding and information for Grad School facilitated university level fellowships, awards, and external fellowships where the Grad School is the PI Directs, supervises, and facilitates annual distribution of Grad School T&F, scholarships/top-off, and stipend payments, and insurance reimbursements; GREAT Program commitments; and Research and Presentation Travel Award reimbursements

Directs and facilitates Grad School sponsored travel for programs such as CASE, Lindau, and GYSS.

Serves as an Alternate Coordinating Official for National Science Foundation GRFP

Serves as a University Coordinator for Department of Energy Fellowships managed by Krell Institute including CSGF, NNSA SSGF, NNSA LRGF

Grad School Leadership and Strategic Planning Serves as a member of the Grad School senior leadership team

Responds to inquiries as delegated by the Associate Provost and Dean

Uses executive level discretion to resolve issues

Employs, coaches, develops, and sets performance standards and accountabilities for direct reports

Leads the development of short-term and long-term departmental goals and objectives and the development and oversight of communications, promotions, and public relations for the unit

Ensures resources are properly allocated, and activities and communication with graduate students/staff/faculty/admin comply with program guidelines

Represents the Associate Provost and Dean on committees such as the University Scholarship Committee and SHIAC

Grad School Budgets and Reporting Provides effective budget management for Grad School operations in collaboration with AABS

Develops, directs, and evaluates Grad School financial commitments for ongoing and new multi-year initiatives/projects

Serves as the departmental liaison with AABS and may represents the Associate Provost and Dean in monthly meetings with AABS to review account balances, transactions, or budgetary concerns and strategy

Oversees the collection of data for the timely completion of required reports such as the HEEP Foundation Annual Report, Foundation Impact Narratives, AFS Fund Usage Reports, GREAT Program, and Bush Foundation Travel Award

Grad Employment Business Processes Serves as a liaison with the university community regarding Graduate Assistantship requirements, oversees and directs Graduate Assistantship tuition waivers processed by the Grad School, Reviews IAWL requests on behalf of the Associate Provost and Dean

Liaise with HROE, AgriLife HR and Engineering HR on Grad Employment matters

Facilitate collaboration with key stakeholders to promote and provide exceptional customer service, and to ensure successful dissemination of graduate assistantship related guidelines

Institutional and Operational Support Completes faculty administrative appointment letters on behalf of the Associate Provost and Dean Participates in events such as NGSO, Commencement, Community of Scholars

Responsible for annual reviews of web page, grad catalog, grad advisor handbook, & GOC Deans handbook content related to graduate student funding and graduate employment / assistantships

Who We Are Texas A&M University's Graduate and Professional School  strives to enhance graduate experiences and development of all students, personally and professionally, foster and facilitate interdisciplinary intercollegiate graduate programs and research activities, as well as provide the highest quality support for services to advance creative scholarship and scientific inquiry. Our vision to achieve recognition as a leader in support of graduate education through innovation, exceptional service and commitment to excellence.For more information, please visit our website: grad.tamu.edu. Why Texas A&M University? We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. Medical,prescription drug,dental,vision,life and AD&D,flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

12-15 days of annual paid holidays

Up to eight hours of paid sick leaveand at leasteight hours of paid vacationeach month

Automatic enrollment in theTeacher Retirement System of Texas

Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time

Professional Development: All employees have access to freeLinkedIn Learningtraining, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

Educational release time and tuition assistancefor completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

Our Commitment Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.