Associate Director, Hagler Institute for Advanced Study

Texas A&M University System · College Station

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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.

Who We Are

The Hagler Institute for Advanced Study at Texas A&M University serves as a dynamic catalyst for enriching the intellectual climate and educational experiences at Texas A&M. Annually, we welcome distinguished scholars from around the world into our community, creating a vibrant atmosphere for pioneering research and advanced academic pursuits. By bringing together Texas A&M’s exceptional faculty and students with prestigious scholars from across the globe, we are committed to advancing research productivity and enhancing educational experiences. This collaboration deepens the university’s intellectual climate and contributes to multidisciplinary efforts aimed at solving some of humanity’s most challenging problems. To learn more, visit https://hias.tamu.edu.   

What We Want

The Hagler Institute for Advanced Study is seeking a strategic and collaborative leader to serve as Associate Director and help advance the Institute’s mission of attracting world-renowned scholars and fostering research excellence at Texas A&M University. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, financial and administrative expertise, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to build meaningful relationships with faculty, fellows, university leaders, and donors. This individual will play a key role in strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, fundraising efforts, financial oversight, and communicating the Institute’s impact to internal and external audiences.

What You Need To Know

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience.

A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended.

Other Requirements and Factors:

• This position allows alternate work location per TAMU guidelines.
• Work beyond normal office hours and/or on weekends.
• Travel may be required.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Doctoral degree in a STEM field, Finance, or Economics.
• Eight years of related experience in management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) field, Finance, or Economics.
• Record of peer-reviewed published scholarship.
• 10 years or more of experience that includes service as a tenured professor with department head or higher-level administrative and leadership experience.
• Experience in management and leadership of a significant organization, including responsibility for multimillion dollar budgets.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Commanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with Texas A&M faculty, staff, students, Hagler Institute Fellows, and potential donors.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Knowledge of management development programs and implementation, budget oversight, and strategic planning.
• Effective analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Essential Duties/Tasks

Leadership and Strategic Planning

• Assists in developing and implementing strategic plans and initiatives for the Hagler Institute.
• Establishes performance goals and metrics to evaluate the Institute's progress and impact on Texas A&M University.
• Assists the Director in all major activities of the Hagler Institute related to the recruitment of Fellows and Distinguished Lecturers.
• Coordinates with departments regarding the terms and conditions of Fellow and Distinguished Lecturer appointments.
• Negotiates with prospective Hagler Fellows and Distinguished Lecturers and prepares agreements. 
• Assists in the planning and execution of institute events, including developing scripts for the annual Hagler Institute Gala.

Institutional Outreach and Stakeholder Engagement

• Facilitates relationships with internal and external collaborators, Hagler Fellows, Distinguished Lecturers, donors, and potential donors.
• Coordinates and attends meetings, as necessary, with college deans, department heads, Texas A&M Foundation development officers, institute directors, potential donors, and other relevant faculty and staff stakeholders.
• Communicates and assists with meetings involving potential donors and relevant Texas A&M personnel, including Texas A&M Foundation development officers, college deans, and other relevant faculty and staff.
• Works to strengthen relationships between incoming Fellows and Distinguished Lecturers and the Hagler Institute by meeting with them personally; arranging opportunities for them to attend football games in the Board of Regents Suite; supporting seminars and symposia and providing leadership for the Rogers/Huang Research Collaboration Medal program.
• Assists with endowment development efforts by identifying potential opportunities, generating ideas, and expanding the Institute's engagement with prospective donors.

Reporting and Analysis

• Authors and oversees the development of the Institute’s newsletter and other public communications that highlight the work of the Institute.
• Oversees content development and production of comprehensive annual reports for the Institute’s Administrative Council and External Advisory Board.
• Assumes primary responsibility for the efficient and timely production of Cornerstone, the Hagler Institute’s annual report, in collaboration with Research Communications.
• Produces the Hagler Institute’s annual Eminence brochure in collaboration with communications staff at the Texas A&M Foundation.
• Updates and generates content for the Hagler Institute website, press releases, and other public communications that highlight the work of the Institute.

Budget and Financial Management

• Provides leadership in evaluating the Hagler Institute’s financial sustainability and determining the availability of funding for new Hagler Fellows and related graduate student fellowships.
• Leads and oversees the annual budgeting and expense-control processes for the Hagler Institute.
• Assists with the preparation of budgets for the Hagler Institute.
• Oversees the development of financial reports and budget analyses for the Director.

Policy and Program Oversight

• Assists the Director in formulating and implementing policies and procedures related to administration of the Hagler Institute.
• Ensures the workflow of staff continues at a high level of excellence, consistent with the excellence mission of the Institute.

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 leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month 

• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time 

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more  

• Educational release time and tuition assistance for 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
  

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.

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