Director for Performance Excellence, Strategy, and Communication

Agency

Department

Director for Performance Excellence Strategy and Communication is a 12-month administrative position that plays a critical leadership role in maintaining AACSB accreditation advancing the strategic goals of the Dr. Sam Pack College of Business ensuring institutional effectiveness and managing the Colleges internal and external communications. The Director supports operational efficiency and leads efforts in data-driven planning assessment digital presence and stakeholder engagement. The Director serves on the College Leadership Team acts as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) under the Clery Act and may represent the Dean in institutional system or external engagements.

This position is located on the main campus in Stephenville Texas and will serve the Fort Worth Texas campus with occasional travel to Fort Worth. Work hours of Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm or as business requirements indicate.

Key Responsibilities

AACSB Accreditation Leadership (30%)

• Lead the Colleges efforts to maintain AACSB accreditation including CIR submissions and annual reporting.

• Partner with faculty and administration to ensure compliance with AACSB standards related to curriculum assessment faculty qualifications and societal impact.

• Oversee the collection management and analysis of institutional data relevant to accreditation and performance metrics.

Strategic Planning & Institutional Assessment (25%)

• Lead the development and implementation of the Colleges strategic plan and mission-aligned goals.

• Coordinate program-level assessment and support faculty in the development and use of student learning outcomes.

• Ensure alignment with institutional and accreditation standards (e.g. SACSCOC AACSB) for planning assessment and continuous improvement.

Communication & Digital Strategy (25%)

• Manage the Colleges internal and external communication strategy including newsletters announcements reports and branding.

• Oversee the Colleges website content updates and structure to ensure consistent messaging and alignment with institutional goals.

• Coordinate social media strategy to promote College activities faculty accomplishments and student success.

• Serve as a liaison with University Marketing and Communications on behalf of the College.

Operational and Administrative Coordination (20%)

• Oversee strategic projects and manage key administrative workflows in coordination with departments and campus units.

• Prepare formal reports and responses to system board and external stakeholders.

• Supervise assigned professional staff and lead staff development initiatives.

• Support budgeting and resource planning efforts with the Dean and College leadership.

Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Masters degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Eight years of related experience in management including five years in higher education preferably within a college or school of business.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication analytical and organizational skills.

• Demonstrated success in managing complex administrative projects with multiple stakeholders.

• Working knowledge of accreditation standards and institutional effectiveness.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with enterprise systems (e.g. Banner).

• Proficiency in web design software (e.g. WordPress Drupal or equivalent content management systems).

Preferred Requirements

• Experience with AACSB accreditation strategic planning or program assessment.

• Experience managing website content and higher education communications.

• Familiarity with social media platforms and branding best practices in an academic environment.

Salary

Commensurate with experience

Salary Range

The target base annual salary range is commensurate with experience and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position. Tarleton State University offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. As part of the Tarleton family the following benefits are also available to full time and qualifying part time employees:

Educational Benefits - employee perks that help enrich grow and foster career and professional development:

• Family Education Benefit (Tuition Scholarship) scholarship opportunities for Tarleton employees their spouses or their dependents available after 6 months of continued full-time employment. Click the link to learn more about this incredible Texan benefit!

• Masters Educational Assistance is designed to invest in and assist employees further their knowledge skills and job effectiveness through 100% of eligible tuition and fees being paid on enrollment. Click link for additional guidelines and details!

Employee Health Wellness and Financial Planning

• Fully covered employee health insurance

  • Reimbursement of Insurance Premium Deductions! The State of Texas contributes to eligible employees insurance coverages as of the 1stday of the month following 60 days of employment in an eligible position. For those who elect coverage PRIOR to the first of the month after 60 days of employment Tarleton State University will reimburse employees the State contribution towards health coverage during those first 60 days.

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Retirement and Insurance programs

Paid Leave

Tarleton employees enjoy one of the greatest PTO packages in the area!

• Paid sick leave

• Holiday pay

• Vacation

• Longevity pay

• Paid Birthday Leave Tarleton State University awards all leave-eligible employees paid time off for their birthday!

Other

• Complimentary tickets to all Athletic and Performing Fine Arts events!

  • Tarleton Employees enjoy two complimentary general admission tickets for athletics and performing fine arts events on campus! Join Texan Nation on the bleachers or in the auditorium.

• Employee Wellness Release Time

• Staff Gym Membership Discount with Campus Recreation

• and other Tarleton Discounts

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a completed application for consideration. Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

Application Procedure:

During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information upload documents and Submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via Submit action.

Employment applications must include:

• Completed online application

• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications

• Curriculum Vitae or Resume

• At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information

Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. See resume is not an acceptable entry in the job application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.