DRIP Program Director

Job Title

DRIP Program Director

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Institute For A Disaster Resilient Texas

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Houston, 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

Sponsored Research Services (SRS) provides research administration services to The Texas A&M University System. We further the research goals of the university by delivering efficient and superior service to members of the Texas A&M System research community. Through our services, SRS teams work with several stakeholders to ensure the success of research projects. To learn more, visit https://vpr.tamu.edu/division-units/sponsored-research-services.

What We Want

The Program Director, under general direction, leads and manages the administration of the Disaster Resilience Information & Partnership (DRIP) program, a collaboration with Texas communities experiencing chronic and acute flooding events. The program increases local, under-resourced communities’ access, understanding, and utilization of data and visualizations to support informed decision-making, secure mitigation funding, and reduce future losses. Key responsibilities include planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling program activities. DRIP is a program of the Texas A&M University Institute for a Disaster Resilient Texas (IDRT).

What You Need To Know

Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience.

A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended.

 

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Ten years of related experience.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong public speaking, organizational, leadership, and supervisory skills.

• Maintains attention to detail and utilizes sound judgment.

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.

• Spanish-language proficiency.

• Experience with disaster mitigation efforts, and/or emergency management planning and/or emergency response processes.

• Experience visualizing and communicating complex information or data for a broad audience.

• Demonstrated project management expertise.

• Demonstrated community engagement experience, including the organization and leadership of public forums and meetings; survey development and execution; and the development and facilitation of focus groups, interviews, and community relationship-building strategies. 

Responsibilities

• Program Management and Leadership- Develops and oversees program development, including strategic planning, goal setting, policy and procedure formulation, and material creation. Ensures program objectives are met. Directs, supervises, and mentors program staff. Develops and evaluates program procedures and performance reports. Develops and maintains key partnership relationships with other units within Texas A&M University as well as other key external partners.

• Budget and Resource Management- Identifies and secures program funding and expansion resources. Develops, oversees, and approves program budgets. Analyzes program data for reporting, progress tracking, and program adjustments. Oversees the performance of subcontractors and consultants, as applicable.

• Outreach and Communication- Develops and executes advanced community engagement strategi