Assistant Vice Chancellor for Place-Based Partnerships

Job Title

Assistant Vice Chancellor for Place-Based Partnerships

Agency

Texas A&M University System Offices

Department

Academic Affairs

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The System Offices is one of several system members within the Texas A&M University System representing one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a network of 12 universities, a comprehensive health science center, nine state agencies, and the RELLIS Campus. The Texas A&M University System mission is to provide education, conduct research, commercialize technology, offer training, and deliver services for the people of Texas and beyond.

The System Offices, within the Texas A&M University System, provides an outstanding benefits package including, but not limited to: competitive health benefits; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; a defined benefit retirement plan to include an employer contribution through Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS); if applicable, a defined contribution retirement plan to include an employer contribution through an approved ORP vendor: additional voluntary tax deferred annuity (TDA) options; tuition assistance; and wellness programs to promote work/life balance.

Salary:

Commensurate with experience.

Job Description Summary:

The Assistant Vice Chancellor for Place-Based Partnerships serves as the strategic and operational leader responsible for designing, coordinating, and sustaining this initiative across the 12 universities in the A&M System.

Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership & Coordination

- Provide visionary leadership and coordination for improving the college-going pipeline, specifically focused on rural and historically underserved students in Texas, aligning all activities with the Chancellor's vision and System priorities for innovation and transformation.

- Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy, including performance measures, milestones, and annual deliverables.

- Serve as the primary System convener across universities, Education Service Centers, school districts, external partners, and varied community partners.

- Ensure initiative integration within System structures and alignment with systemwide academic affairs and student success strategies.

Program Management & Oversight

- Direct the day-to-day operations and ensure fidelity of implementation.

- Oversee the design and management of competitive mini-grants that support innovative, scalable approaches.

- Lead and coordinate Communities of Practice (CoPs) and Networked Improvement Communities (NICs) to promote collaboration, shared learning, and data-informed continuous improvement.

- Supervise and mentor project staff and manage consultants and partners as needed. Stakeholder & Partnership Engagement

- Represent the System at local, state, and national levels as the principal spokesperson.

- Cultivate and sustain partnerships with school districts, higher education institutions, nonprofits, government agencies, and philanthropic entities.

- Collaborate with key partners and lead communications and public engagement, including presentations, briefings, and impact storytelling.
Evaluation, Data, & Accountability

- Develop and implement a comprehensive outcomes and evaluation framework to measure impact.

- Coordinate with partners to collect, analyze, and report performance data.

- Produce annual reports highlighting systemwide progress, success stories, and recommendations for scaling.

Sustainability & Resource Development

- Pursue external funding opportunities, philanthropic partnerships, and grants to extend the initiative's longevity and scope.

- Identify strategies to institutionalize successful programs for long-term sustainability.

- Leverage partnerships and data to attract new resources and investments that amplify the initiative's reach and effectiveness.

- Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:
- Doctorate or terminal degree in education, public policy, or a closely related field.

- Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience in higher education.

- Demonstrated success in leading multi-institutional or statewide initiatives focused on college access, readiness, or teacher/leader development.

- Experience building partnerships with rural communities, school districts, and higher education institutions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Strong understanding of education systems, including P-20 alignment, teacher preparation, leadership development, and college readiness metrics.

- Proven record of managing budgets, grants, and strategic investments.

- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences, from policymakers to community stakeholders.

- Strategic Vision and Execution.

- Systems Thinking and Innovation.

- Collaborative Leadership and Partnership Building.

- Fiscal and Grant Management.

- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

- Excellent written communication, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

- Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.

- Ability to work independently and remotely.

- Knowledge of Gen Al, word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

- Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience working within or in close partnership with a higher education system or state education agency. 
- Familiarity with Texas education policy, funding systems, and accountability frameworks. 
- Background in continuous improvement methodologies such as Networked Improvement Communities (NICs) or Communities of Practice (CoPs).
- Demonstrated success in securing and managing philanthropic or federal grants.

Other Requirements:

This is a security-sensitive position and is restricted to U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents only. Only complete applications will be considered for employment at The Texas A&M System Offices. Incomplete job application data could result in your application being rejected without an option to reapply. A cover letter and resume may be required in addition to a completed employment 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.

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