Mission-Driven COO: Strategic Foundation Operations

Texas A&M Foundation; College Station (TX); Sur place; USD 180 000 - 280 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

17% employer retirement contribution

Executive leadership development

Collaboration with senior leaders and外

Meaningful philanthropy work

Résumé du poste

Texas A&M Foundation is seeking a Chief Operations Officer to translate strategy into coordinated, sustainable operations and to lead enterprise-wide operational and administrative functions. You will collaborate with the President/CEO and senior leaders to drive growth, governance, and scalable systems across finance, technology, facilities, HR, and risk management.

The role requires deep experience in strategic planning, organizational design, and change management within a complex,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, nonprofit management, finance, public administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 12 years of progressively responsible leadership experience overseeing multifunctional operations and senior-level teams.
• Experience within the Texas A&M System ecosystem or similar large university/affiliated organization preferred.
• Proven ability to translate enterprise strategy into operating plans, structures, and performance measures.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, resource allocation, and risk management experience.

Responsabilités

• Partner with the President/CEO and executive team to develop, implement, and monitor strategic priorities and operating plans.
• Lead operational and administrative functions (finance, HR, technology, data, facilities, risk, and legal/compliance).
• Develop an integrated operating model to improve accountability and cross-functional delivery.
• Translate priorities into measurable objectives, indicators, and resource plans.
• Evaluate and strengthen capacity with scalable systems, workflows, and internal controls.
• Establish governance standards and internal controls to support growth.
• Lead continuous improvement, organizational change, and technology-enabled transformations.
• Oversee budgeting, capital planning, and major operational investments.
• Build trusted relationships with the board, university partners, donors, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Recruit, develop, and retain senior leaders and cross-functional teams.

Connaissances

Strategic leadership

Executive communication

Change management

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial acumen

Formation

Bachelor's degree in business/related field

Master's degree in business administration or related field

Description du poste

Texas A&M Foundation is seeking a Chief Operations Officer to translate strategy into coordinated, sustainable operations and to lead enterprise-wide operational and administrative functions. You will collaborate with the President/CEO and senior leaders to drive growth, governance, and scalable systems across finance, technology, facilities, HR, and risk management.

The role requires deep experience in strategic planning, organizational design, and change management within a complex,