Strategic Impact Officer

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Job Title Strategic Impact Officer

Agency Texas A&M University - Kingsville

Department Office of the President

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 Strategic Impact Officer serves as a results driven representative of Texas A&M University–Kingsville (TAMUK), accountable for advancing institutional priorities through measurable community, corporate, and workforce outcomes. This role strategically aligns university resources with the needs of external partners, including school districts, employers, industry leaders, community organizations, and alumni, while actively strengthening partnerships and reinforcing the university’s reputation within the community.

The Strategic Impact Officer engages partners based on their specific needs, identifies opportunities for mutual value, and delivers accountable outcomes such as internships, partnerships, pipelines, and community initiatives. Through disciplined planning, data-informed decision-making, and high-impact engagement efforts, the Officer reinforces TAMUK’s mission, supports student success and workforce readiness, and enhances the university’s regional reputation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Strategic Partnership Development & Community Impact • Develop and sustain strategic partnerships with community organizations, education, and industry stakeholders to deliver measurable student outcomes, including internships, experiential learning, and career pathways.

• Serve as a proactive liaison representing TAMUK, aligning university capabilities with partner needs and ensuring responsive, solution-focused engagement.

• Advance initiatives that demonstrate institutional impact across South Texas, supporting economic development, workforce preparedness, and educational access.

• Enhance TAMUK’s workforce‑ready reputation by identifying regional needs and opportunities and aligning employer demand with academic programs, student talent, and institutional resources.

Institutional Representative & Customer-Focused Liaison • Act as an ambassador for TAMUK, representing the university at external meetings, events, and forums.

• Serve as a flexible liaison based on customer or partner needs, coordinating internally to ensure timely, effective responses.

• Ensure external stakeholders experience consistent, professional, and mission-aligned engagement with the university.

Communications, Visibility & Brand Alignment • Contribute to the institution’s brand narrative that elevates outcomes, impact, and success stories across the region.

• Collaborate with university marketing and communications teams to ensure consistent branding, messaging, and institutional voice.

Strategic Planning, Accountability & Reporting • Establish goals, performance indicators, and benchmarks for outreach, partnerships, events, and engagement initiatives.

• Track, analyze, and report outcomes related to partnerships, internships, events, and community engagement.

• Provide regular, data-informed updates to university leadership demonstrating impact, return on investment, and progress toward institutional priorities.

Event Strategy & Execution • Plan, coordinate, and execute high-impact events and engagement activities that support institutional goals, partner relationships, and student success.

• Ensure events are outcome-driven, professionally executed, and aligned with TAMUK’s strategic objectives.

• Support recruitment, workforce, and partnership-focused events, ensuring measurable participation and follow-through.

The above represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Four years of related experience in public/community/external relations or event planning.

Preferred Qualifications • Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.​

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.

• Strong understanding of stakeholder engagement, partnership development, and outcome-based programming.

• Strong organizational, analytical, and project-management capabilities.

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Customer-focused mindset with sound judgment and attention to detail.

• Ability to multitask, work cooperatively with others, and adapt to changing priorities.

​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

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