Assistant Director, Texas A&M Space Institute

Assistant Director, Texas A&M Space Institute Agency Location: Houston, TX. The Texas A&M Engineering Department Space Institute is the research arm of the College of Engineering, focused on space research and technology transfer. This role provides leadership for daily operations, facilitates tenant needs, and offers programmatic support for the Texas A&M University Space Institute in Houston. Responsibilities Assists the Director, Associate Director, and Institute leadership by directing, coordinating, and executing operational and program activities aligned with strategic priorities. Serves as the primary on-site leader in Houston, acting on behalf of Institute leadership in meetings, initiatives, and decision‑making as appropriate. Builds and sustains relationships with tenants and partners and facilitates their needs. Supervises and develops a small team of Institute personnel. Oversees and approves daily activities, schedules, and priorities of Institute staff and tenants. Manages administrative processes, workflows, and operational systems. Travels between Houston and College Station to ensure close coordination of Institute staff. Oversees facility readiness, safety, space utilization, hiring and contracts. Interfaces with statewide university leadership and researchers, government officials, state agencies, and industry executives. Seeks additional business opportunities and cultivates partnerships for the Institute. Performs other duties as assigned. What We Need Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Six years of related experience. What Is Helpful Ph.D. is highly encouraged. Master’s degree in a STEM‑related field. Relevant professional experience in conducting aerospace operations and research. Experience in leading spaceflight hardware development teams. Preference for experience in analog field testing. Experience in forming partnerships across industry, government, and academia. Experience with NASA, human spaceflight, and surface exploration. Experience supervising teams and managing complex facilities, equipment, and operations. Experience in higher education, research institutes, or technology‑driven environments. Knowledge of forming a new aerospace team. Additional Information Job posting will close July 15th. Interviews will begin tentatively around July 20th; selected applicants should ensure availability for this timeframe. Position will have an anticipated hire date of August16th. Equal Opportunity The Texas A&M University System is an Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Texas A&M University