Job Information
Texas A&M University Associate Director, Extension in College Station, Texas
Job Title
Associate Director, Extension
Agency
Texas A&M University
Department
Sea Grant Administration And Program
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
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 Texas Sea Grant College Program is dedicated to the understanding, wise use and stewardship of the state’s coastal and marine resources. It is part of a network of 34 university-based programs in the Coastal and Great Lakes States that operate as a partnership between the state governments and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) of the U.S. Department of Commerce. Texas Sea Grant is headquartered at Texas A&M University in College Station and also has staff members located at Texas A&M University at Galveston and Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, and in several other communities along the coast. Texas Sea Grant is part of the Division of Research. Texas Sea Grant focuses on three primary interconnected activities: research, outreach and education. To learn more about us, please visit our website https://texasseagrant.org/ .
What We Want
Join Our Team! We are on the lookout for an Associate Director, Extension who will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organization. This leadership position is essential for guiding the strategic planning, implementation, and evaluation of our initiatives. You will spearhead the coordination of extension, education, and engagement activities for the Texas Sea Grant program, ensuring that research and extension efforts are seamlessly integrated. In this role, you will lead applied research, extension, and outreach projects that address the urgent needs of Texas’ coastal and marine communities, focusing on four critical areas: Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture, Resilient Communities and Economies, Healthy Coastal Ecosystems, and Environmental Literacy and Workforce Development. This position offers the flexibility to be located in either Corpus Christi or College Station. We are looking for a candidate with a Master’s degree or PhD in a relevant field, proven experience in higher education, and expertise in developing and implementing impactful coastal or marine extension programs. Strong supervisory skills, particularly with remote teams, are also essential. If you are passionate about making a difference and ready to lead innovative initiatives, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity to join our dedicated team!
What You Need To Know
Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience.
A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience
Eight years of increasingly responsible administrative and management experience to include strategic planning, evaluation and program implementation.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Successful development and administration of science-based and community-engaged programming and complex grant proposals and associated sponsored awards.
Demonstrated success working collaboratively with community leaders, resource managers, researchers and other relevant partners.
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others in varied environments and communities.
Advanced knowledge of extension project and program management.
Familiarity with Sea Grant.
Knowledge and experience with broad marine and coastal issues, particularly with relevance to Texas communities.
Preferred Education and Experience
Master’s degree or PhD in a related field
Experience working in higher education.
Experience demonstrating expertise in the development and implementation of successful coastal or marine related extension programming.
Supervisory experience, particularly with remote teams.
Responsibilities
Extension, Outreach & Education- Grow, oversee and coordinate the Texas Sea Grant extension, education and engagement portfolio. Set the strategic vision and long-term implementation plan for Texas Sea Grant outreach, extension and education initiatives, in collaboration with the Director, in consultation with stakeholders and responsive to Texas coastal and marine community needs. Advance integration of research with extension and promote community-engaged program development. Manage existing extension funding to maximize impacts and accomplishments and identify and secure funding to support and grow extension activities. Build and manage professional relationships across a broad range of institutions (public agencies, private industry, and non-government organizations), disciplines, and functions (e.g., research, extension, education and communication), working with staff and leaders at all levels of management.
Strategic Planning, Evaluation & Reporting- Lead strategic planning, implementation and evaluation for Texas Sea Grant College Program extension, education and engagement initiatives across all four of Texas Sea Grant’s focus areas: Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture, Resilient Communities and Economies, Healthy Coastal Ecosystems and Environmental Literacy and Workforce Development. Lead data collection, synthesis, evaluation and reporting for annual and periodic program reports, requests for information and for special projects.
Leadership & Supervision- Supervise and direct the Texas Sea Grant extension team comprised of 7 coastal and marine resources county agents and 5-6 extension specialists based throughout the Texas coast. Mentor incoming Texas Sea Grant extension staff. Serve on the Texas Sea Grant Leadership Team contributing to the mission and initiatives of the Texas Sea Grant program and facilitating integration and communications for the Extension Team based at facilities throughout the Texas coast. Represent the Director in their absence as needed at conferences and National Sea Grant Network meetings. Participate in local, regional and national networks on marine and coastal extension planning and program development.
Funding/Sponsored Awards- Manage and grow the program’s external sponsored programs portfolio to ensure compliance with funding agency policies and regulations, timely and complete production of deliverables, and reporting. Seek external funding from various federal, state, local and private organizations to promote and implement extension programs.
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.
Health (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/medical/) , dental (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/dental/) , vision (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/vision-insurance/) , life and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/life-add/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays
Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html) and at least eight hours of paid vacation each (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html) month
Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/)
Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/) training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
Employee Tuition Assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance/) and Educational Release time (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/educational.html) for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.
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.
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