Associate Director, National Security Leadership Program

Job Title

Associate Director, National Security Leadership Program

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Bush School Of Government And Public Service

Proposed Minimum Salary

$9,500.00 monthly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

A Glimpse of the Job

The Bush School is seeking an Associate Director to assist the Director of the National Security Leadership Program. The ideal candidate is a seasoned leader and strategic program administrator who will help shape and deliver premier leadership education for the next generation of U.S. Space Force guardians. In this highly visible role, you will serve as a trusted partner to military stakeholders and senior academic leaders to provide operational oversight, strategic direction, and organizational stewardship for the Captain’s Leadership Course. Acting as a key member of the program leadership team, you will lead instructor management, curriculum execution, and continuous improvement efforts while ensuring alignment with university, government, and mission requirements. The ideal candidate brings a strong blend of leadership development experience and emotional intelligence while possessing the executive presence needed to build trust with senior officers and faculty. Success in this role requires a keen understanding of organizational and institutional risk, a talent for strategic planning, and the ability to influence outcomes through collaborative efforts and sound judgment. As the Associate Director, you will help drive excellence through cultivating enduring client relationships and positioning the program for continued growth. This is an exceptional opportunity for an operationally minded and team-oriented leader who is passionate about developing future leaders and advancing the mission of national defense through education.

What You Need to Know

Salary: starting at $95,000/annually (Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience).

Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section. 

Please note: This position is funded from grant and/or contract funding, which is renewed through provisions of the grantor of the contract. Therefore, this position is contingent upon continuation of funding from these grants and/or contracts, as well as satisfactory job performance.

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.

• This position may require up to 5% or more travel.

• This position may require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field.

• Eight years of related experience.

  

A Well-Qualified Candidate Will Also Possess:

• Advanced Degree or higher in National Security Studies, Strategic Studies, Leadership or similar degree.

• More than eight years of experience in leadership positions and operations.

• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.

• Ability to positively and professionally interact with clients and staff.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

• Working knowledge of office software and instructional programs.

• Knowledge of principles and methods for teaching and instructing individuals and groups.

• Skilled in utilizing various learning and active listening strategies.

• Ability to orally comprehend and express information and use inductive and deductive reasoning.

• Ability to facilitate and adapt course and the course content.

• Ability to positively and professionally interact with clients and staff, groups of various sizes.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Opportunities to Contribute

• Leadership and Strategic Planning - Leads strategic planning for areas supervised and assists Director in developing and implementing overall program strategic plans. Serves as part of program leadership team and acts on behalf of the Director. Liaison to partner/client organizations for developing course offerings. Captures instructor and student feedback for continuous program improvement. Oversees the coordination of programs, ensuring program goals are consistent with departmental and University missions. Completes special projects as requested by Director.

• Staff Supervision and Policy Implementation - Manages instructor sourcing, training, and scheduling. Assists Director in formulating and implementing policies and procedures. Supervises and directs staff and activities of project teams or functional areas supporting the program.

• Curriculum Development and Delivery - Oversee curriculum development and execution, primarily for the US Space Force Captain’s Leadership Course, with inputs from multiple organizations. Maintains awareness of contemporary issues within program content to contribute to curriculum development and refinement. Retains qualifications to serve as an instructor in the Captain’s Leadership Course. Teaches course material within the Captain’s Leadership Course (non-degree seeking, continuing education course) as assigned.

• Budget Oversight, Compliance and Reporting - Assists with annual budget preparation and expense control for areas of responsibility and provides input into overall department budget. Develops reports, analyses, and surveys for Director. Ensures compliance with unit, department, University, and government standards, policies, and procedures. Coordinates with various University and System organizations and represents the program at various internal and external fora. 

Who We Are

The Bush School of Government and Public Service, https://bush.tamu.edu, was founded in 1997, under President George H.W. Bush's philosophy that public service is a noble calling. Since then, the Bush School has continued to reflect that notion in curriculum, research, and student experience as the Bush School prepares students to become principled leaders in their fields and to reflect the value of public service throughout their careers.  

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 

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.  

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.