Deputy Director for Center of Excellence in Forensic Nursing

Texas A&M University; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid holidays

Sick leave and vacation

Job summary

Texas A&M University Health Science Center — College of Nursing in Bryan, TX invites applications for the Deputy Director for the Center of Excellence in Forensic Nursing. This senior administrator oversees daily operations, leads teams, engages stakeholders, and provides strategic planning and decision support.

The role is grant-funded with potential funding contingencies. The position emphasizes fiscal oversight, contract negotiation, and cross-department collaboration to advance the center’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ten years of related experience.
• Master’s degree in business or leadership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and evaluates assigned staff.
• Coordinates strategic planning for the Center.
• Manages daily administrative and operational oversight.
• Represents leadership in meetings and with stakeholders.

Skills

Multitasking ability

Oral and written communication

Planning and organizing

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Database software

Spreadsheet software

Presentation software

Word processing software

Job description

Job Title

Deputy Director for Center of Excellence in Forensic Nursing

Job Title

Deputy Director for Center of Excellence in Forensic Nursing

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

College Of Nursing

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Bryan, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

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.

Who we are

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.

What we want

The Deputy Director for Center of Excellence in Forensic Nursing, under general direction, is responsible for daily administration of the center. As a senior administrator for the center, this position is responsible for overseeing business and general operations, leading teams, engaging stakeholders, and providing strategic planning and decision support.

What you need to know

Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.

Responsibilities

Supervisory

• Supervises and evaluates assigned staff
• Coordinates with Human Resources to address employee queries
• Hires staff as needed

Strategic Planning and Decision Support

• Facilitates and/or participates in strategic planning for the Center
• Researches and provides substantive and analytic information to advise director on decision making
• Implements strategic goals, prioritizes work, and monitors initiatives to ensure successful execution
• Advises Center leadership on the planning and implementation of key strategies aligned with the strategic plan
• Prepares reports, presentations and recommendations for director and other stakeholders as needed

Operations Oversight and Management

• Responsible for the daily administrative and operational oversight of the Center of Excellence in Forensic Nursing
• Coordinates operations and improvements for the Center
• Acts as a liaison to external stakeholders for the Center
• Develops and implements high-level work plans, schedules, and budgets for large projects
• Coordinates with staff involved in Center activities to ensure alignment with the strategic plan and projects move smoothly
• Coordinates and monitors Center activities to ensure alignment with strategic goals
• Coordinates with building facilities for maintenance issues
• Leads special projects that promote innovation, community engagement, workforce development, and organizational excellence
• Fosters a supportive and productive environment for faculty, staff, and students
• Coordinates with business office as needed on budgetary issues
• Ensures fiscal responsibility and spending is within budgetary constraints
• Reviews and negotiates contracts for Center activities
• Coordinates with internal and external entities to ensure compliance and manage relationships

Leadership Representation and Outreach

• Represents leadership in meetings and on committees as needed
• Represents the Center in the community and with stakeholders
• Represents director in meetings
• Assists with tours of the Center
• Gives presentations about the Center to the community and stakeholders
• Advances the Center’s reputation through partnerships, scholarship, innovation, and external engagement
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ten years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business or leadership

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Knowledge of database, spreadsheet, presentation and word processing software.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to plan and organize effectively.
• Generally supervises.

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 leaveand at leasteight hours of paid vacationeach month
• Automatic enrollment in theTeacher Retirement System of Texas
• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
• Professional Development: All employees have access to freeLinkedIn Learningtraining, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
• Educational release time and tuition assistancefor 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

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.