Texas A&M University

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College Station, TX


Job Title

Associate Director, Academy for Advanced Telecommunications and Learning Technology

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Telecommunications Academy

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 for all visitors, students, faculty, and staff by promoting a culture that embraces inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability. Diverse perspectives, talents, and identities are vital to accomplishing our

mission

and living our

core values

.

Who we are
The Academy for Advanced Telecommunications and Learning Technology (AATLT) does research and testing in advanced communications systems. The areas of focus include 4G and 5G wireless, Next Generation 911, network interoperability, applications testing, and standards conformance testing. Our customers include the Department of Homeland Security, Department of Defense, Department of Transportation, State Government and others. We are an interdisciplinary department that works collaboratively not only with other departments within the Texas A&M University System but with Universities all over the world.
What we want
We are seeking an Associate Director to assist our Director and Principal Investigator with proposal development, compliance and reporting. This person will also support the outreach and multi-disciplinary collaborative aspects of the Academy. Proven managerial skills, particularly in higher education or a non profit, and great communication skills will be an asset to serve in this position. The selected candidate will subscribe to and support our commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability as stated above. If you are our next leader to join our team and champion our development, we invite you to apply for this great opportunity.
What you need to know
COVID-19 information: Texas A&M University monitors local, state and federally mandated health guidelines to keep students, employees, prospective employees, and visitors as safe as possible. For the latest information regarding Texas A&M’s COVID-19 response, please visit the

University’s COVID-19 website

. For COVID-19 employment-related information, please visit the Division of Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness’

COVID-19 website

.

Required Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Eight years of progressively responsible management experience
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Demonstrated communication skills
  • Ability to multi task and work cooperatively with others
Preferred Education and Experience:
  • Master’s degree
  • Eight or more years of experience in responsible management positions, in higher education or non profit, include supervisory experience disaster response
Preferred Licenses and Certifications:
  • Project Management (PMP)
Preferred Other Factors:
  • Frequent travel to regional, national and international meetings/conferences required
Responsibilities:
  • Proposal Development – Assist the Director and research teams with proposal development and program sponsorships.
  • Leadership – Provide guidance, leadership and priority planning for the programs and initiatives for the Academy.
  • Compliance – Monitor project compliance of the unit with agencies, university and government funding sources, policies and procedures.
  • Outreach – Support the outreach and multi-disciplinary collaborative aspects of the Academy.
  • Budget Tracking – Monitor project expenditures and track against proposal budgets.
  • Liaison – Serve as spokesperson for the various program and center activities and liaison to the academic and business community.
  • Reporting – Prepare presentation and reports and performs other duties as assigned.
  • Other Duties – Perform other duties as assigned.
Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University and TAMHSC, 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.
In accordance with the

federal contractor vaccination mandate

, specific facilities at The Texas A&M System may be considered a covered contractor workplace with covered contractor employees. Therefore, successful applicants for this position may be subject to the federal mandate to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment unless an approved medical or religious accommodation is in place.

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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.

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