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…