Job Title

Executive Business Officer

Agency

Texas A&M University - Kingsville

Department

Vice President For Finance & Administration

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Kingsville, 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 Executive Business Officer serves as a senior leader responsible for integrating continuous improvement, quality assurance and compliance programs into the University’s business operations in  support of the university’s mission and strategic goals. Reporting to the Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer, the Executive Business Officer provides strategic oversight to ensure efficient, ethical, and effective business operations while promoting a culture of accountability, service excellence, and institutional effectiveness. The position also serves as a member of the President’s University Leadership Council.

The Executive Business Officer leads and oversees  the University’s dining, concessions, catering, food truck, and vending contracts and services; the campus bookstore contract and mail services; parking and  transportation services;  housing fiscal operations and summer camp administration services; procurement, contracts and supply chain services; university property leases administration, and the event planning office. The position plays a critical role in financial stewardship, risk management, policy development, and data-informed decision-making, working collaboratively with executive leadership to advance student success, operational excellence, and long-term institutional sustainability.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

• Serve as a senior leader responsible for integrating institutional business operations, quality assurance, compliance, and performance improvement in support of the university’s mission.

• Partner with the Vice President of Finance and CFO to develop and implement strategic, academic support, and operational plans that advance student success, fiscal sustainability, and institutional effectiveness.

• Provide executive leadership that aligns business practices, quality outcomes, and accreditation expectations across academic and administrative units.

• Prepare and present reports, analyses, and recommendations to executive leadership, shared governance bodies, and the governing board.

• Serves as a member of the President's University Leadership Council.

Institutional Effectiveness & Quality Assurance

• Lead the institution’s quality assurance and continuous improvement framework for business operations, ensuring alignment with regional accreditation standards, state requirements, and internal policies.

• Oversee institutional effectiveness functions, including assessment, performance metrics, outcomes tracking, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Ensure consistent use of data to evaluate operational performance, service quality, and compliance.

• Coordinate preparation for and response to program reviews, audits, and external evaluations related to fiscal, operational and administrative functions

Business Operations & Financial Stewardship

• Provide executive oversight of major administrative and business functions to ensure efficient, ethical, and cost-effective operations.

• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to business operations, service delivery, and resource utilization.

• Identify opportunities to improve process efficiency, reduce risk, and enhance service quality while maintaining compliance with institutional and public-sector requirements.

• Promote strategic sourcing, cooperative purchasing, and contract management best practices to maximize value and efficiency.

Data Analytics & Reporting

• Oversee the collection, analysis, and reporting of business, quality, and performance data.

• Ensure accuracy, integrity, and timely availability of data for executive and board-level decision-making.

• Leverage analytics and benchmarking to monitor trends, measure outcomes, and drive improvements.

Compliance, Risk, and Regulatory Oversight

• Ensure institutional compliance with laws, regulations, and policies impacting business operations and quality.

• Lead or support internal audits, compliance reviews, and corrective action plans related to administrative and financial functions.

• Identify, assess, and mitigate enterprise-level risks, including operational, financial, contractual, reputational, and compliance risks.

Required Qualifications

Required Education

Master’s degree in Business Administration, Higher Education Administration, Finance, Accounting,  Engineering, Information Technology or other related field.

Required Experience

Eight years of progressively responsible leadership experience with significant responsibility for business operations, continuous improvement, quality assurance, or institutional effectiveness.

Experience in managing a public facing business providing goods and services directly to end consumers

Experience in managing third party vendor relationships

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to influence, align, and motivate  frontline teams without direct reporting authority and building trust and creditability with the  university’s leadership

• Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion in high‑risk, high‑impact business and contractual decisions.

• Ability to design and document end-to-end operational processes that improve efficiency, consistency, and control

• Skilled at planning, modeling, and revenue forecasting across business operations

• Skilled at strategic planning with the ability to align business operations and quality outcomes to institutional mission

• Skilled at project and change management, including leading large, cross functional initiatives

• Skilled in  analytical problem‑solving, with the ability to interpret complex data and regulatory requirements

• Skilled in oral and written communications, including the ability to present clearly to senior leadership and campus stakeholders.

• Knowledge of AI applications designed to streamline processes and create cost saving opportunities

• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma at the green or black level with the ability to coach others in the application of Lean tools and methodologies

• Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, regulations, grant requirements, and accreditation standards impacting higher education business operations.

• Knowledge of quality assurance, continuous improvement, performance measurement, and risk management frameworks.

Why Join the Javelina Nation?

Texas A&M University–Kingsville offers a supportive, mission-driven culture focused on excellence in teaching, research, and service. All employees enjoy:

• A welcoming campus community

• Opportunities for professional development

• Competitive benefits through the Texas A&M University System

• A rewarding experience of helping students achieve their academic and career goals

Shared Values: TAMUK employees uphold the Shared Values of Care, Integrity, Pride, Innovation, and Excellence, which form the foundation of the University’s culture and guide its strategic plan. More information on TAMUK’s Strategic Plan and Shared Values can be found here.

4DX: TAMUK employees actively engage in Franklin Covey’s 4 Disciplines of Execution (4DX) activities within their departments. TAMUK utilizes 4DX as the framework for pursuing strategic goals by creating a culture of high performance. This requires participation from all faculty and staff. More information on 4DX can be found here.

Caring Campus:  TAMUK employees embody the Institute for Evidence Based Change’s Caring Campus mindset, maintaining a collegial and caring attitude towards students and each other to foster student engagement and a positive, collaborative work environment. More information on Caring Campus can be found here.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation: Commensurate with experience

Texas A&M University-Kingsville offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. In addition to base pay, TAMUK provides eligible employees a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support employees’ well-being, professional growth, and financial security.

BENEFITS (rules, policies, eligibility apply)

With our generous benefit package, robust professional development opportunities, strong retirement programs, and dedication to service excellence, TAMUK is a truly engaging and rewarding place to work.

Insurance:

• Medical

  • $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value).

  • Up to 83% of premium covered by the university:

    • Employee and Spouse

    • Employee and Children

    • Employee and Family coverage

• Dental & Vision

• Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account

On-Campus Wellness Opportunities:

• TAMUK’s Wellness Program is designed to enrich lives through health and wellness programming that is meaningful and impactful.

Work Life Solutions:

• Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources

Tuition Benefits:

• Employee Tuition Assistance Program

• Book scholarships

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Retirement:

• Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP), dependent on position

• Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan

Employee Leave:

• 8+ hours of vacation per month

• 8 hours of sick leave per month

• 8 hours of paid Birthday leave

• 12-15 paid holidays per year

Additional Information

A federal proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Texas A&M University-Kingsville will not pay this fee. If immigration sponsorship may be required for employment, consult with private immigration counsel, at the individual’s expense, is recommended to determine whether the individual’s current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University-Kingsville subject to this fee.

In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbott issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B petitions unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if sponsorship for employment visa status is required now or in the future, this moratorium may affect the university’s ability to employ the selected final candidate. TAMUK will adhere to applicable regulations regarding visa opportunities.

Application Instructions

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

• Contact information for 3 professional references

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

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

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.