Disaster Information System: Associate Program Director

Engagement Scholarship; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University’s Institute for a Disaster Resilient Texas (IDRT) seeks an Associate Program Director to guide the Texas Disaster Information System (TDIS). This leadership role oversees deliverables, coordinates across applications, and drives sustainability through strategic planning and business development.

Leading staff and external partners, you will shape governance, manage contracts and grants, and communicate with state agencies and end users to advance program adoption and impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Eight years of related experience i.e. Program Management, Project Management.
• Master’s degree in public administration, business administration, planning, or a related field (preferred).
• Experience in program management, business development, or public-sector/agency-facing roles.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, directs, and manages day-to-day operations of the TDIS program, coordinating across TDIS applications and their development/operations teams.
• Establishes performance goals and metrics to evaluate the success of areas of responsibility.
• Assists in developing and implementing program management procedures, workflows, and reporting standards for TDIS.
• Plans and leads stakeholder briefings, demos, workshops, and outreach activities to build awareness and adoption of TDIS applications.

Skills

Program management

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Budgeting & grants

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Master’s degree in public administration / related field

Job description

Texas A&M University’s Institute for a Disaster Resilient Texas (IDRT) seeks an Associate Program Director to guide the Texas Disaster Information System (TDIS). This leadership role oversees deliverables, coordinates across applications, and drives sustainability through strategic planning and business development.

Leading staff and external partners, you will shape governance, manage contracts and grants, and communicate with state agencies and end users to advance program adoption and impact.