Chief Operations Officer

Chief Operations Officer The Chief Operations Officer plays a critical role in advancing the Texas A&M Foundations mission by translating organizational strategy into coordinated, efficient, and sustainable operations.

As a member of the executive leadership team, this position ensures the Foundations people, technology, facilities, systems, and resources are aligned to support strategic priorities and responsible growth.

Reporting to the President and CEO, the Chief Operations Officer provides enterprise-wide leadership for the Foundations operational and administrative functions.

This leader will strengthen organizational infrastructure, establish consistent operating practices, guide cross-functional teams, and create scalable systems that enhance accountability, collaboration, and organizational performance.

At the Texas A&M Foundation, we believe in the power of philanthropy to transform Texas A&M University and positively impact the state, nation, and world.

Are you ready to provide the strategic and operational leadership needed to advance our mission and position the Foundation for continued success? What youll do...

As the Chief Operations Officer, you will provide executive leadership for the Foundations operational strategy and organizational infrastructure.

In this role, you will: Partner with the President and CEO and executive leadership team to develop, implement, and monitor strategic priorities and annual operating plans.

Lead assigned operational and administrative functions, which may include finance, human resources, technology, data, facilities, legal and compliance, risk management, and business services.

Develop an integrated operating model that strengthens accountability, cross-functional coordination, and shared-service delivery.

Translate strategic priorities into measurable operational objectives, performance indicators, resource plans, and management practices.

Evaluate and strengthen the Foundations business infrastructure and operating capacity to support growth and evolving organizational needs.

Establish scalable systems, workflows, operating procedures, governance standards, and internal controls.

Lead continuous improvement, organizational change, and technology-enabled transformation initiatives.

Guide budgeting, resource allocation, capital planning, enterprise risk management, and major operational investments.

Build trusted relationships with the board, Foundation leaders, university and system partners, donors, vendors, and other stakeholders.

Recruit, develop, coach, and lead senior leaders and cross-functional teams while fostering collaboration, accountability, and professional excellence.

What we have to offer...

Purpose: Provide the executive leadership and operational strategy needed to strengthen the Foundations organizational capacity and advance its philanthropic mission.

Competitive total compensation package with performance-based incentives.

Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, ...