Consistent with the vision and guidance of the Executive Director, synchronizes financial and human resources with the operations of the Center in a manner consistent with university and system policies and legislation.
Serve as a trusted advisor to the Executive Director and Associate Director, ensuring alignment of financial, human, and operational resources with Center priorities.
Anticipates and responds to the mid- and long-term support requirements of the Student Programs, Military Programs, Events, and Academic Affairs Teams.
Support leadership in making informed decisions by organizing relevant data, providing strategic perspective, and monitoring progress on priority initiatives.
Represent Center leadership in select internal and external meetings to ensure continuity, follow-through, and alignment with institutional objectives.
Lead and coordinate cross-functional initiatives designed to enhance organizational performance and programmatic impact.
Coordinates the Center's weekly, monthly, and annual battle rhythms for operations, and support operations, including the foundation grant cycle.
Supervise and coordinate a team of 4-8 professional, specialist staff members within the Center's front office who conduct the routine financial and human resource activities of the center.
Provide high-level oversight of Center operations, ensuring systems, workflows, and policies support long-term strategic goals.
Partner with leadership and staff to allocate resources effectively and improve operational efficiency across units.
Oversee financial planning in collaboration with leadership, with transactional execution managed by the Assistant Director for Business and Finance.
Anticipate staffing needs to minimize disruption to programming; lead the full talent lifecycle including job design, recruitment, selection, and onboarding.
Establish and oversee an annual cycle of human-resource activities, including performance evaluations, compensation adjustments, promotions, and professional development.
Coordinates with the Office of the Provost all annual evaluation requirements for Center faculty.
Identify and implement organizational improvements to str
Benefits
Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insurancePaid time offFlexible schedule
Additional Information
Job Posting Title:
Associate Director, Strategy and Operations ----
Hiring Department:
Clements Center for National Security ----
Position Open To:
All Applicants ----
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40 ----
FLSA Status:
Exempt from FLSA ----
Earliest Start Date:
Immediately ----
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue ----
Location:
AUSTIN, TX ----
Job Details:
General Notes
The Clements Center for National Security at The University of Texas at Austin draws on the best insights of diplomatic and military history with the mission to train the next generation of national security leaders. For more information on The Clements Center, please visit: www.clementscenter.org
Your skills will make a difference.
You'll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will contribute to operational excellence and enhance the student experience. If you're the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you'll like working in our department and for UT Austin. UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:
Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds
Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
Tuition assistance
Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card
For more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards .
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.
Purpose
The Associate Director is a senior leadership role providing human resources, financial, and operational oversight to ensure the long-term success of the Clements Center at The University of Texas at Austin. Reporting to the Executive Director and Senior Associate Director, the role serves as a strategic advisor to Center leadership, aligning resources with priorities and supporting high-level decision-making, with a focus on coordination and oversight rather than day-to-day execution.
Utaustin · Austin, TX