Chief Executive Officer, Bush Foundation at Texas A&M University
College Station, TX 77840
About the Job
Job TitleChief Executive Officer, Bush FoundationAgencyTexas A&M UniversityDepartmentVice President For Finance & CfoProposed Minimum SalaryCommensurateJob LocationCollege Station, TexasJob TypeStaffJob DescriptionA Glimpse of the Job:The Chief Executive Officer, George & Barbara Bush Foundation manages the operations of the Foundation and raises funds to maintain the Foundation’s endowment and to cover operational expenses
Provides strategic planning for the George & Barbara Bush Foundation and executes planned educational, cultural and policy activities consistent with the mission of the Foundation and the Bush Presidential Center at Texas A&M
Maintains community outreach to keep the George & Barbara Bush Foundation an integral part of the Bryan/College Station area
Provides financial and operational support, as directed by the Foundation’s Board of Directors, to the George Bush School of Government & Public Service and the George H.W
Bush Presidential Library & Museum. Manages the relationship with Texas A&M University under the various agreements between the University and the Foundation. Executes such other tasks as may be directed by the Foundation’s board.What you need to knowSalary: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.Special Instructions: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended
You may upload these in the CV/Resume section.Required Education and Experience:Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.Ten years of combined experience in direction and management of a foundation or private sector organization, or in a senior level position in the military or government service.Five or more years’ combined experience in financial management, fundraising, community outreach, and development of educational, cultural, and policy-oriented programs
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.Excellent oral and written communication skills.Ability to creatively design and implement new programs.Demonstrated leadership ability.Ability to work effectively under pressure.Ability to accomplish objectives through the development and utilization of human resources.Preferred Qualifications:Twelve years of combined experience in direction and management of a foundation or private sector organization.Ten years of senior level experience in the military or government service
Experience with fundraising and donor relations
Experience with managing educational or public policy programsEssential Duties/Tasks George & Barbara Bush Foundation Fundraising - Raises funds to maintain the George & Barbara Bush Foundation endowment and operational expenses
Maintains close contacts and works directly with Texas A&M leadership and officials to maintain the Bush Foundation and its programs.Strategic Planning - Provides strategic planning for the various components of the George & Barbara Bush Foundation and executes planned activities under direction of the Foundation’s board
Creates and maintains various educational, cultural, and policy-oriented programs through the Bush Foundation.Community Outreach - Maintains community outreach to keep the George & Barbara Bush Foundation an integral part of Bryan/College Station.Financial & Operational Support - Provides financial and operational support, as directed by the Foundation’s Board of Directors, to the George Bush School of Government & Public Service, and the Presidential Library & Museum.Other Requirements and Factors: Must be able to work outside of normal business hours.Must work weekends and holidays as required.Must be able to travel within and outside of the State of Texas on a regular basis.Must be able to move or live in Bryan/College Station, TX.Why Texas A&M University? Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums12-15 days of annual paid holidays Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each monthAutomatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release timeProfessional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and moreEmployee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employeeInstructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached
Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application
We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application
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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.SummaryLocation: College Station, TXType: Full time
Provides strategic planning for the George & Barbara Bush Foundation and executes planned educational, cultural and policy activities consistent with the mission of the Foundation and the Bush Presidential Center at Texas A&M
Maintains community outreach to keep the George & Barbara Bush Foundation an integral part of the Bryan/College Station area
Provides financial and operational support, as directed by the Foundation’s Board of Directors, to the George Bush School of Government & Public Service and the George H.W
Bush Presidential Library & Museum. Manages the relationship with Texas A&M University under the various agreements between the University and the Foundation. Executes such other tasks as may be directed by the Foundation’s board.What you need to knowSalary: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.Special Instructions: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended
You may upload these in the CV/Resume section.Required Education and Experience:Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.Ten years of combined experience in direction and management of a foundation or private sector organization, or in a senior level position in the military or government service.Five or more years’ combined experience in financial management, fundraising, community outreach, and development of educational, cultural, and policy-oriented programs
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.Excellent oral and written communication skills.Ability to creatively design and implement new programs.Demonstrated leadership ability.Ability to work effectively under pressure.Ability to accomplish objectives through the development and utilization of human resources.Preferred Qualifications:Twelve years of combined experience in direction and management of a foundation or private sector organization.Ten years of senior level experience in the military or government service
Experience with fundraising and donor relations
Experience with managing educational or public policy programsEssential Duties/Tasks George & Barbara Bush Foundation Fundraising - Raises funds to maintain the George & Barbara Bush Foundation endowment and operational expenses
Maintains close contacts and works directly with Texas A&M leadership and officials to maintain the Bush Foundation and its programs.Strategic Planning - Provides strategic planning for the various components of the George & Barbara Bush Foundation and executes planned activities under direction of the Foundation’s board
Creates and maintains various educational, cultural, and policy-oriented programs through the Bush Foundation.Community Outreach - Maintains community outreach to keep the George & Barbara Bush Foundation an integral part of Bryan/College Station.Financial & Operational Support - Provides financial and operational support, as directed by the Foundation’s Board of Directors, to the George Bush School of Government & Public Service, and the Presidential Library & Museum.Other Requirements and Factors: Must be able to work outside of normal business hours.Must work weekends and holidays as required.Must be able to travel within and outside of the State of Texas on a regular basis.Must be able to move or live in Bryan/College Station, TX.Why Texas A&M University? Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums12-15 days of annual paid holidays Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each monthAutomatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release timeProfessional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and moreEmployee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employeeInstructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached
Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application
We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application
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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.SummaryLocation: College Station, TXType: Full time
