Job Title Director of Operations Agency Texas A&M Engineering Department Engineering Research Office Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location College Station, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description Why work for Texas A&M Engineering? Who we are Texas A&M Engineering is a large employer in the great and growing cities of Bryan/College Station, offering thousands of career opportunities in a wide variety of fields. We are deeply committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce that embraces our core values of respect, excellence, leadership, loyalty, integrity, and service. Texas A&M Engineering offers competitive salaries, full benefits, an extensive support network, and above all, an enriching and highly collaborative working community that is deeply passionate about our vision for higher education, research, and public service. Job Description Purpose: The Director of Operations administers operational elements for the UCAH department. Under the direction of the Executive Director, administers operational elements of activities associated with UCAH. Responsibilities: * Provides daily operational leadership. Provides primary leadership for daily operational activities. * Directs, implements, and monitors program goals. * Leads program integration in accordance with the scope and mission of the UCAH. * Directs program participants in matters related to fiscal management to ensure resources are accounted for according to budgetary guidelines. * Manages staff assigned to the program. * Coordinates feedback to and from key administrative and technical team members. * Reviews advisory board agenda and provides dialogue as to the management issues that affect the financial and technical health of the program. * Plans and coordinates meetings whereby administrative, technical, and participant team members can collaborate, present results, and receive constructive criticism on the overall program. * Assists in interview processes for employees prior to hiring. What we need: * Bachelor's degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience. * Ten years of related experience. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: * Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications. * Effective verbal and written communication skills. * Strong public speaking, organizational, leadership, and supervisory skills. * Maintains attention to detail and utilizes sound judgment. * Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Work Location: * Main Campus - College Station, TX. Texas A&M Engineering provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to: * Competitive health benefits. * Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays. * Vision, Dental, Life, and Long-Term Disability insurance options. * Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS), a defined benefit retirement plan with 8% employer contribution. * Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Deferred Account 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation Program 457(b). * Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses * Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional development opportunities. * Tuition assistance https://engineering.tamu.edu/information/esac/educational-assistance-programs.html * Wellness program release time offered to employees to promote work/life balance. Helpful Applicant Information Required Materials for Application: * Resume/CV * Three work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor/former supervisor. * Letter of interest Compensation Philosophy: * Recruit and retain a high-performing workforce through competitive compensation and career development including career pathing, coaching and skills development. * Recognize and reward exceptional performance based on individual and team contributions to the growth and success of Texas A&M Engineering. * Offer total rewards through flexible benefits, professional development, and work-life balance. Maintain an equitable and transparent process for compensation decisions. * Support, reinforce, and align compensation decisions with budgetary and financial strategies to ensure growth and sustainability. Employment Eligibility Verification * If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in delay of start date. 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.