Build Freedom Regional Manager

Job Title Build Freedom Regional Manager

Agency Texas A&M Engineering

Department Workforce Development

Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate

Job Location College Station, Texas

Job Type Staff

Job Description

Why work for Texas A&M Engineering?

Who we are:

Engineering has been part of Texas A&M University since its opening in 1876 as the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas. Today, the College of Engineering is the largest college on the College Station campus with more than 25,000 engineering students enrolled in 15 departments. Its mission is to serve Texas, the nation and the global community by providing engineering graduates who are well-founded in engineering fundamentals, instilled with the highest standards of professional and ethical behavior, and prepared to meet the complex technical challenges of society.

As the research arm of Engineering, the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) is a state agency within the Texas A&M University System with a mission to improve lives through basic and applied engineering research, workforce development and technology transition. Our collaborations with industry, academia and government provide cutting-edge solutions to global technical challenges.

We are deeply committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce that embraces our core values of Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Service, by offering competitive salaries, an array of benefits, an extensive support network, and above all, an enriching and highly collaborative working community that is deeply passionate about our vision for higher education, research, and public service.

Job Description

Purpose:

TEES Workforce Development is seeking a highly motivated, relationship-driven, and organized Build Freedom Regional Manager to support regional activities tied to the Department of War’s (DoW) BuildFreedom.US workforce development initiative. This role serves as an important connection point between the Department of War, local education partners, industry, and state and local government while supporting implementation across strategically placed regional locations.

The Build Freedom Regional Manager will help strengthen program delivery, expand regional participation, and connect TEES efforts to local, state, and national workforce, education, and economic development priorities. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and relationship builder who can work across education, industry, and government, stay organized across multiple priorities, and help ensure Build Freedom algins to regional, state, and federal workforce development priorities.

Responsibilities:

• Support the regional implementation and coordination of activities tied to Build Freedom workforce and education programs.
• Serve as a key connection point between Build Freedom stakeholders, local education partners, industry, and state and local government entities.
• Work directly with school systems, educators, and other education partners in regions where TEES and DoW programs are operating to support alignment, engagement, and successful delivery.
• Support the training, onboarding, and ongoing coordination of locations within Texas to help ensure strong implementation, alignment, and program quality.
• Engage industry partners to strengthen the impact of Build Freedom programming and connect regional efforts to workforce needs and career opportunities.
• Help position TEES as part of a broader workforce solution by connecting program activity to local and regional workforce, education, and economic development priorities.
• Build and maintain relationships with local, state, and regional stakeholders, including economic development organizations and other strategic partners, to ensure TEES efforts are connected to related initiatives.
• Identify, develop, train, and support new schools, partners, and regional stakeholders to expand program reach and strengthen TEES presence within the region.
• Work with local and regional partners to identify opportunities for program expansion and stronger integration into workforce, education, and economic development efforts.
• Support coordination of meetings, site visits, events, and partner engagements tied to regional program success.
• Identify regional opportunities, challenges, and needs that can inform program improvement and stronger alignment with partner expectations.
• Work closely with internal program staff to ensure regional activity, partner relationships, and local feedback are communicated clearly and acted on appropriately.
• Support reporting, activity tracking, and communication related to regional program engagement and outcomes.
• Represent TEES in regional meetings, events, and community engagements.
• Support additional activities that strengthen regional coordination, program visibility, and mission-focused impact.
• Identify, engage, and commit sustainment partners.

What we need:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5 years of relevant experience

What is helpful:

• Experience working with education systems across the entire workforce continuum to include career-connected learning, or youth-focused workforce initiatives.
• Experience engaging employers, economic development organizations, or public-sector partners.
• Familiarity with workforce pathways, advanced manufacturing, skilled trades, or community-based program delivery.
• Experience supporting federally funded, nonprofit, or multi-partner initiatives.
• Business development experience.
• Relevant experience in workforce development, education, community engagement, partner coordination, including some experience with schools, community partners, industry, government, workforce-related initiatives, or another related field.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong working relationships across multiple stakeholder groups.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities across a regional portfolio.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and support program delivery in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to represent TEES professionally across a wide range of partner and stakeholder settings.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid U.S. driver’s license and willingness to travel regularly within the assigned region and as needed beyond it.

Success Measures:

• Strength of relationships built and maintained across education, industry, and government partners in the assigned region.
• Successful onboarding and support of regional locations tied to program implementation.
• Growth in regional participation, including engagement of additional schools, partners, and aligned stakeholders.
• Quality and consistency of regional program coordination, communication, and follow-through.
• Contribution to stronger alignment between Build Freedom programs and local workforce, education, and economic development efforts.
• Industry partners leveraging talent produced by TEES and Build Freedom programming.
• Sustainment commitments from industry partners.
• Timely reporting and clear communication of regional activity, needs, and opportunities.

Work Location:

• Main Campus – College Station, TX.

About Workforce Development The Workforce Development Division of Texas A&M Engineering will be the premier provider of programs, conferences, professional development, and educational opportunities to prepare experts, employees and advocates for STEM-related fields. The Workforce Development Division has six programs: Spark! PK-12 Engineering Education Outreach, ReCENT, Engineering Academies, TEES EDGE Professional Education, Regional Divisions, Conference and Events Planning Services. Through these programs, the division creates and coordinates opportunities worldwide to hone expertise among engineering professionals and train or retrain those interested in emerging engineering fields while concurrently engaging with PK-collegiate educators and students to encourage future engineers.

Texas A&M Engineering provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:

• Competitive medical insurance benefits through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Prescription coverage by Express Scripts.
• Options for Vision, Dental, Life, and Long-Term Disability insurance.
• A defined benefit retirement plan with the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) with 8.25% employer contribution.
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Deferred Account 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation Program 457(b).
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Generous paid time off with holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional development opportunities.
• Tuition assistance and Educational release time to further your academic pursuits.
• Access to Engineer Your Wellness programs that provide opportunities for employees to engage in health and fitness.
• Wellness release time offered to employees to promote work/life balance.

Helpful Applicant Information

Required Materials for Application:

• Resume/CV
• Three work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor/former supervisor.
• Letter of interest (dependent upon position)

Applications received by Texas A&M Engineering must have all required job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application.

Compensation Philosophy:

• Recruit and retain high-performing workforce through competitive compensation and career development including career pathing, coaching and skills development.
• Offer total rewards, flexible benefits, professional development, performance recognition and work-life balance.
• Ensure resources are readily available and utilized to attract and retain the highest quality researchers, faculty, and staff.

Employment Eligibility Verification

• If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present original and unexpired documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in delay of start date.

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.