Tamus
Director, Colonias Program
McAllen, TX · Director · Contract
Sponsorship not specified$12k-$15kDetected 6 days ago
Financial AnalysisExcelPerformance ManagementResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoringFinancial Reporting
About the role
- PLEASE NOTE: This job posting will close on 7/21/2026.
- If you are interested in this role, please submit your application materials as soon as possible.
- What You Need To Know Salary: Commensurate (based on selected hire's qualifications).
Responsibilities
- Ability to build partnerships across academic, governmental, nonprofit, and community sectors.
- Ability to develop and evaluate programs using evidence-based practices and data-driven decision-making.
- Develops, implements, and evaluates academic-based programs that improve quality of life outcomes for residents of Colonias and other underserved communities.
- Assesses departmental needs regarding personnel, administrative support, equipment, technology, and operational resources.
- Represents the Colonias Program with university, local, state, and federal stakeholders, including public agencies, community organizations, industry partners, elected officials, and the public.
- Communicates program accomplishments, identifies community priorities, and supports funding and sustainability efforts.
- Leads outreach and engagement initiatives across Colonias regions in collaboration with regional associate directors to address community needs and strengthen regional impact.
- Develops and implements student recruitment, retention, mentoring, leadership development, and pathway initiatives that support students from Colonias communities and strengthen access to Texas A&M University.
- Plans and facilitates leadership development programs, retreats, and training opportunities for regional associate directors, university personnel, community stakeholders, and partner organizations.
Requirements
- This position may be required to work weekends, holidays, or after normal working hours.
- Ten years experience in administration and management.
- Five years experience in quality-of-life program development and outreach activities (within the ten years of experience).
- Master's degree, or other relevant advanced degree from an accredited institution.
- 6 years in responsible administrative position with grants.
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
- Fifteen or more years of experience in public interest advocacy, community-based program leadership, or managing community-focused service frameworks.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to ensure understanding.
- Knowledge of U.S.-Mexico border dynamics, bicultural communities, and issues affecting Colonias and underserved populations.
- Extensive experience navigating the unique policy, regulatory, and community challenges confronting Texas Colonia residents, with a proven track record of advancing collaborative advocacy.
- Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- A Well-Qualified Candidate Will Also Possess:
- Demonstrated experience implementing academic-based programs that improve the quality of life of Colonia residents.
- Demonstrated experience directing or developing academic health-justice alliances, health-system partnerships, or healthcare-adjacent community outreach programs.
- Fluency in Spanish Licenses, Certifications and Registrations.
Compensation
- Directs and supervises regional associate directors and program staff, including performance management, annual evaluations, and accountability measures.
Benefits
- Serves as a nonpartisan educational resource by providing research-based information and expertise on Colonias communities and related policy issues in accordance with university policies and applicable regulations.
Company info
- The Texas A&M University Higher Education Center at McAllen opened in Fall 2018 to expand access by bringing top-tier Texas A&M academic programs to the Rio Grande Valley. The Center supports student success through high-quality programs aligned with career goals and partnerships that strengthen regional workforce development and economic growth.
- Why Texas A&M University?
- 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.
- We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.
- The Texas A&M University Higher Education Center at McAllen opened in Fall 2018 to expand access by bringing top-tier Texas A&M academic programs to the Rio Grande Valley.
- The Center supports student success through high-quality programs aligned with career goals and partnerships that strengthen regional workforce development and economic growth.
- 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.
- Health, dental, vision, life 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.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Ensures that programs, activities, grants, contracts, and services comply with University, State, Federal, and sponsor regulations
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