Job Title

Assistant Director, Texas Native Seeds

Agency

Texas A&M University - Kingsville

Department

Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Houston, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

About Texas A&M University–Kingsville

Texas A&M University–Kingsville (TAMUK), the oldest institution of higher learning in South Texas and a proud member of the Texas A&M University System, stands as the region’s premier university. TAMUK offers the widest range of academic programs and degrees in South Texas, provides exceptional learning and residential facilities, conducts impactful research, awards substantial scholarships, and has awarded more than 80,000 degrees in the institution’s 100-year history. The university is recognized for its unwavering commitment to student success, meaningful research, and deep community engagement. With a welcoming campus culture and strong regional partnerships, TAMUK offers faculty and staff a unique opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of students and the broader South Texas region.

Location: The University is located in historic Kingsville, a friendly, safe city of 25,000 that is the home of the legendary King Ranch. Corpus Christi and its beaches are just 40 miles to the northeast, and the border with Mexico is 120 miles to the south at Brownsville or 119 miles to the west at Laredo.

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Position Overview

The Assistant Director of Texas Native Seeds (TNS), under general direction, assists in leading and supervising the Coastal Prairies project. This position oversees daily operations of facilities, research sites, and demonstration projects across state, federal, and private lands. The role maintains strong partnerships with landowners and agencies while supporting technical initiatives, fundraising efforts, and strategic planning. The position is headquartered in Edna, Texas.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Program Leadership and Partnerships

• Manages and maintains collaborative relationships with agencies and private sector partners.

• Represents TNS at events, functions, and on state and national committees.

• Maintains engagement with landowners and stakeholders.

• Oversee spending and budget management.

• Plans and direct construction and large purchases.

• Provide data for organization planning.

• Serves as a member of the project management team.

Operations and Facilities Management

• Oversee management and operations of TNS facilities and research plots on public and private lands.

• Ensures effective facility operations, maintenance, and scheduling.

• Reports infrastructure needs and supports budget planning.

• Evaluates field operations and prepares reports.

• Performs field work including equipment operation, herbicide, and irrigation applications.

• Manage greenhouse production activities.

Project and Personnel Management

• Serves as liaison for operations including personnel, research, purchasing, and fundraising.

• Directs and evaluates schedules and productivity of staff and student technicians.

• Oversee TNS research projects ensuring implementation and completing data collection and reporting.

Communication and Outreach

• Assists in writing and distributing reports, publications, proposals, and outreach materials.

• Supports educational and engagement efforts with external stakeholders.

• Meets with landowners and managers to provide technical expertise.

• Functions as the main contact for TNS within the Coastal Prairies project region

Other Duties

• Functions as the main contact for TNS within the Coastal Prairies project region

Required Qualifications

• Education – Bachelor’s degree in Range and Wildlife Management or closely related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience - Six years of related experience in Texas flora and applied and scientific habitat restoration practices