Associate Director, Campus Operations and Planning

Job Title

Associate Director, Campus Operations and Planning

Agency

Texas A&M International University

Department

Campus Safety & Planning

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Laredo, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Job Summary

The Associate Director, Campus Operations and Planning, under direction, oversees business operations for assigned departments, offices, divisions, or agencies, which include hiring employees, negotiating contracts, addressing budget matters, understanding general business operations, and guiding work teams.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversees the establishment of goals and objectives.  Plans, implements, coordinate, monitors, and evaluate policies and procedures. 

• Oversees the preparation of management and productivity reports and studies. Coordinates and evaluates business functions.

• Maintain financial and budget records.  Monitors budget expenditures.

• Oversees and approves schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals. Assist in development and implementation of goals for assigned departments.   

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and operational oversight for Housing and Residence Life, Food Services, Campus Store, Print Services, and other assigned auxiliary operations. Establishes operational priorities, monitors service performance, and ensures high-quality, customer-focused services that support the University’s mission and enhance the campus experience.

• Coordinates operational planning, activities, including auxiliary operations, departmental relocations, occupancy planning, event support, and operational impacts associated with construction and renovation projects. Supports the University’s space management initiatives by implementing and coordinating with campus stakeholders.

• Monitors operational performance, develops service metrics, evaluates customer satisfaction, and implements continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, service quality, fiscal stewardship, and the overall campus experience.

• Provides leadership, coaching, and professional development for assigned managers, supervisors, and staff. Supports the workforce planning, employee engagement, succession planning, and performance management while promoting accountability, teamwork, and exceptional customer service.

• Maintains a comprehensive understanding of all Campus Operations and Planning functions and collaborates closely with the Director to ensure integrated leadership across auxiliary enterprises and facilities operations, including facilities management, utilities, grounds and landscaping, custodial services, space management, and other operational units. Provides leadership continuity and cross-functional operational support.

• Supports compliance with applicable federal, state, Texas A&M University System, and University requirements. Coordinates operational preparedness for emergencies, major campus events, business continuity, safety initiatives, and operational risk management activities.

• Represents Campus Operations and Planning on University committees and workgroups, collaborates with campus departments, students, vendors, and external partners, and supports strategic initiatives that advance departmental and institutional objectives.

Minimum Requirements

• Education – Bachelor’s degree in applicable field.

• Experience – Seven years of related experience.

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.

 

Ability to:

• Multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.

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

• Exercise discretion and independent judgement.

Preferred Knowledge and Abilities

• Higher education auxiliary enterprise operations, facilities operations and integrated services.

• Operational planning, space utilization, event coordination, and customer service management.

• Budgeting and financial analysis.

• Project coordination, facilities operations, and organizational planning.

• Organizational leadership, employee development, and performance management principles.

License/Professional Certification - None

Physical Requirements - General office environment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervision of Others

• This position generally supervises employees.

Other Requirements

• Evening and/or weekend hours may be required.

• Position requires on-campus, face-to-face interactions.

• Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.

Salary: $77,500 to $90,000/annual

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: During the application process you have only one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. You will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once you “Submit” the application materials.  The software does not allow you to “Save” your application and return to complete the process at a later time.  The page "My Experience" has an area provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload files. Be sure to include:

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• 3 -5 professional references and their full contact information

• Unofficial transcripts

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.