Chief Administrative Officer

Job Title

Chief Administrative Officer

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Bush Presidential Library Office

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

A Glimpse of the Job

The Chief Administrative Officer is responsible for the administrative operations of the College, Foundation, or other organization. This position will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day administrative operation to include program effectiveness, administrative coordination, fiduciary effectiveness, and the strategic development of policies and procedures.

 

Essential Duties/Tasks 

Leadership and Strategic Direction

• Provide leadership and direction for the development and implementation of projects, programs, and initiatives.

• Collaborate with leadership to provide strategic advice and guidance for operational success.

• Develop and implement administrative procedures and contribute to the development of organizational strategy and long-term planning. 

• Assist in prioritizing, managing, and ensuring timely responses to external inquiries.

• Monitor performance, address constraints, and facilitate communication to ensure successful outcomes.

• Troubleshoot issues of concern or significance and respond to inquiries as delegated by leadership.

• Exercise discretion and handle sensitive and confidential data.

• Oversee the development and management of strategy and planning.

• Determine key performance indicators for each department.

 

Fundraising and Stakeholder Relations

• Ensure the organization’s activities align with the needs of customers and stakeholders.

• Promote exceptional customer service and facilitate collaboration with university leadership and various stakeholders.

• Review reports and present findings to stakeholders, making recommendations for improvement.

• Oversee fundraising activities and produce fundraising strategies alongside CEO and Development staff.

 

Staff Development and Team Management

• Ensure that staff are properly trained and provided with opportunities to develop and grow.

• Foster an environment of openness, respect, and honest feedback among staff.

• Promote staff growth through coaching and feedback, ensuring employees are supported in their roles.

• Ensure employees are appropriately evaluated, and that position descriptions are current and aligned with department needs.

• Encourage collaboration and team building to promote inclusivity and productivity within the team.

 

Community Engagement

• Encourage collaboration and team building to promote inclusivity and productivity within the team.

 

What you need to know

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

Special Instructions: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload these in the CV/Resume section.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Ten years of related experience.

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous project management experience with a strategic, cross-functional approach.

• Proven ability to conduct research and analysis to inform executive decision-making and organizational strategy.

• Experience in business development, fundraising, or revenue generation, ideally in both nonprofit and for-profit contexts.

• Strong relationship management skills with a track record of stakeholder engagement and collaboration.

• Ability to serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership, aligning operational initiatives with long-term growth goals.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Demonstrated track record of developing and overseeing programs to support academic goals. 

• Ability to work with groups of people and be helpful, respectful, approachable, and team oriented. 

• Ability to build strong working relationships and a positive work environment. 

 

Other Requirements and Factors

• This position is security sensitive.

• This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures.

• All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements.

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.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.