Assistant Director, Training & Development

About the role

The Assistant Director, Training & Development will lead the design, delivery, and management of training and professional development programs for research compliance staff and faculty across the Texas A&M University System. Reporting to senior leadership, this role ensures that training aligns with federal and state regulations while supporting the system’s mission of education, research, and service.

Key responsibilities

• Design and deliver in‑person and virtual training on IACUC, IBC, IRB, financial conflict of interest, and research misconduct.
• Supervise a team responsible for creating training materials and coordinating professional development events.
• Develop and maintain asynchronous training modules on system‑wide platforms accessible to faculty and compliance staff.
• Plan and execute conferences, workshops, and other professional development activities with minimal supervision.
• Prepare budget estimates for training programs, including virtual and on‑site events.
• Communicate regularly with system members to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and update digital assets such as the office website, listserv, and newsletters.

Required profile

• Proven experience in managing training or professional development programs, preferably in a research compliance or higher‑education environment.
• Strong supervisory and leadership abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interacting with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to develop budgets and manage resources effectively.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive health benefits and paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Defined benefit retirement plan through the Teachers Retirement System of Texas and optional defined contribution plan.
• Tuition assistance and wellness programs to support work‑life balance.
• Opportunities to work within a large, collaborative university system.