Job Title

Chief Executive Officer, Bush Foundation

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Vice President For Finance & Cfo

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Who we are

The George & Barbara Bush Foundation strives to preserve the historic legacies of President and Mrs. Bush primarily by supporting and promoting education and service-oriented programs at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library & Museum and The Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University. We will continue to foster the life’s work of the 41st President and former First Lady to educate our citizenry and inspire the leaders of tomorrow for lives devoted to serving their country and their fellow citizens.

What we want

The Chief Executive Officer, George & Barbara Bush Foundation fundraises to maintain the George & Barbara Bush Foundation 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.

What you need to know

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience.

Special Note: A cover letter and resume are strongly encouraged. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.

Position Details: Must be able to work outside of normal business hours including weekends and holidays as required. Must be able to travel within and outside of the State of Texas on a regular basis as well as able to move or live in Bryan/College Station, TX.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Ten years of experience in direction and management of an organization. Experience must include five or more years’ experience in fundraising, community outreach and/or 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’ experience in direction and management of a foundation.

• Ten years of experience in government, and/or public service.

• Experience with fundraising and donor relations.

Essential Duties/Tasks

George & Barbara Bush Foundation Fundraising

• Fundraises 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.

• 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.

Why Texas A&M University?

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 premiums

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month

• Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

• Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

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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.