Assistant Manager

Job Title

Assistant Manager

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

Capital Planning & Construction

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Stephenville, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Tarleton State University, a distinguished Doctoral National Comprehensive University, invites applications for the position of Assistant Manager in the Department of Campus Operations. As part of a vibrant academic community dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and service, this role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a university that values innovation, collaboration, and inclusive growth. Join us in advancing knowledge and transforming lives—on campus and beyond. Tarleton State University continues to grow its impact across Texas, with four distinct campuses located in Stephenville, Fort Worth, RELLIS-Bryan and Waco, along with a robust online community that extends our reach even further.

At the heart of it all is Stephenville, where Tarleton State offers a dynamic environment for faculty and staff. From a lively live music scene and numerous local festivals to rich traditions rooted in the surrounding community, Stephenville provides a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere.

No matter where you're located—on campus or online—you are part of a mission that transforms lives and makes a difference across the state of Texas and beyond.

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Important Immigration Information:

A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Tarleton State University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Tarleton State University subject to this fee. 

  

In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.

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The Assistant Manager provides essential support in administering the daily operations of campus improvement initiatives and special operational projects. This position plays a key role in communicating with external vendors, clients, and campus stakeholders to coordinate project timelines, overseeing procurement activities, and tracking budgets to ensure the successful and timely completion of multiple projects across multiple campuses. The Assistant Manager assists in establishing goals and priorities and works closely with stakeholders to ensure all initiatives are aligned with university standards and objectives. This role gathers project requirements, organizes resources, and monitors progress to drive successful outcomes. Serves as Campus Security Authority (CSA).

Work hours: Mon-Fri; 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM or as work requirements indicate; This position may require work beyond normal business hours, weekends, and holidays; This is an on-site position located in Stephenville, Texas.

Responsibilities:

• Develops and maintains integrated procurement schedules to ensure timely completion of project milestones.

• Regularly tracks progress against baseline schedules and deliverable deadlines for multiple projects.

• Monitors vendor performance, identifying potential delays, and provides updates to leadership and stakeholders.

• Creates and process purchase orders, maintaining accurate, and complete records.

• Coordinates delivery and installation schedules with vendors, overseeing deployment and ensuring installation quality.

• Reviews and approves vendor invoices, ensuring compliance with contract terms prior to processing payments.