Job Title President Agency Texas A&M International University Department Human Resources Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Laredo, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description PRESIDENT TEXAS A&M INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) offers a once-in-a-generation leadership opportunity at the intersection of global commerce, international policy, and higher education. Located in Laredo, Texas—the nation’s largest inland port and a vital gateway to Mexico and Latin America—TAMIU is uniquely positioned to lead in cross-border research, international trade policy, and global engagement. This is more than a university presidency; it’s an opportunity to shape the economic, academic, and geopolitical landscape of the future. For an ambitious, globally minded leader, TAMIU presents unmatched opportunities: + A Global Economic Hub: Laredo is the #1 inland port in the Western Hemisphere, handling more than $300 billion in annual trade. + Expanding Research & Influence: TAMIU is on a path to R2 research status, presenting opportunities for external funding and academic excellence. + Unmatched International Impact: Positioned to be a global trade policy, cross-border relations, and economic research leader. + Financially Strong & Growing: A well-managed, fiscally stable institution within the Texas A&M University System. A Vibrant, Safe, and Culturally Rich City: Laredo is a bilingual, relationship-driven community known for its economic strength and cultural heritage. TAMIU is no stranger to having its share of spotlights. As a top-ranked institution of higher education committed to being Accessible, Affordable, and Exceptional, we live for this stuff! Here are some recent accolades that truly affirm that we’re headed in the right direction for our students… each and every day. Additional information may be found on our website. + TAMIU has been recognized as one of the nation's Top Ten-ranked Southern Colleges in Washington Monthly Magazine's 2024 College Guide "Best Bang for the Buck," ranking #5. TAMIU also earned a # 2 ranking for low net price. + WalletHub recently ranked TAMIU 8th among Texas’s Top Ten Universities in its 2025 College & University Rankings and was the only A&M System regional campus to crack the Top Ten. + Niche, a Pittsburgh-based company that annually ranks colleges, awarded TAMIU an overall grade of A-. Other Niche TAMIU rankings included being recognized as the #4 Best Value in Texas, #7 Top Public Universities in Texas, and the #11 Best College in Texas. + A total of 23 TAMIU programs were ranked among the top nationwide in Intelligent.com's 2025 rankings. As President, there are many opportunities to elevate TAMIU. They include, but are not limited to, the following: + Visionary & Lasting Leadership + Commitment to Growth, Innovation & Success + Community Partnerships & Engagement + Alumni and Donor Relations A Member of The Texas A&M University System, Texas A&M International University is a primarily Hispanic-serving, public university founded in 1970. Its 300-acre campus is in northeast Laredo. The campus enjoys a broad-based enrollment of nearly 9,000 students from 31 countries and 28 US states. TAMIU offers transformative undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees in the arts and sciences, business, education, and nursing. As its name affirms, the University focuses on developing an international academic agenda for the State of Texas. The University’s 32,500+ graduates lead lives of change and impact worldwide. Like the communities it serves, the University continues its dynamic growth with the dedication of the City of Laredo Tennis Complex at TAMIU and the current construction of the Health Sciences Education and Research Center and Western Hemispheric Trade Center expansion, which is valued at more than $72 million and projected for substantial completion in late Fall 2025. The University has secured strong, broad community support that feeds scholarships, programs, faculty support, and campus improvements. This support is a source of tremendous pride for Laredo and is perceived as a catalyst for continued community and regional development. TAMIU’s ability to dramatically impact its graduates’ socioeconomic mobility has been praised by Stanford University’s Equality of Opportunity Project, the American Council on Education, and CollegeNet. Degree and program development is researched and relevant to community and regional needs and predicated on driving social mobility. TAMIU students are bold, hard-working, inquisitive, and eager to lead and advance their lives and those of their communities. TAMIU faculty are gifted, deeply committed to their students’ success and research opportunities, and engaged in campus life. UNIQUE ACADEMY AND EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL AT TAMIU: The Julieta & Frank Staggs Academy of International and STEM Studies is an innovative, University-level academy on the Texas A&M International campus for highly gifted and motivated high school juniors and seniors. Staggs Academy students early college credit while in high school and are part of the extended TAMIU community. The Hector J. Garcia Early College High School is an award-winning campus of the Laredo Independent School District that is located on the campus of Texas A&M International University. Selected students are dual-enrolled in high school and University classes and earn University credit. THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM: The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest and most respected systems of higher education in the nation, serving more than 157,000 students through its 11 universities—including the flagship Texas A&M University—and a network of eight state agencies. With a presence in nearly every Texas county, the A&M System plays a vital role in advancing education, research, and public service across the state and beyond. With over $1.5 billion in externally funded research and a total operating budget exceeding $8 billion, the A&M System is a key driver of Texas' economy and innovation. Governed by a Board of Regents and led by a Chancellor, the System's impact reaches millions each year through education, outreach, and service—making it a powerful platform for leadership and lasting influence. LAREDO, TX: Located on the banks of the Rio Grande in South Texas, Laredo is a vibrant city where American, Texan, and Mexican cultures meet. With a rich history, a thriving binational economy, and a booming international trade industry, Laredo is one of the fastest-growing cities in Texas. Families will appreciate the city’s strong sense of community, excellent school districts, and access to quality healthcare. Year-round sunshine, a low cost of living, and a revitalizing downtown add to the area’s appeal. Laredo offers something for everyone—from birdwatching and scenic trails to dynamic festivals and delicious cuisine with a unique South Texas flair. With rapid housing development, growing retail and dining options, and easy access via major highways and Laredo International Airport, the city is a welcoming place to live, work, and thrive. THE POSITION: Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) and the Board of Regents of the Texas A&M University System (TAMUS) are searching for a dynamic, effective, and forward-thinking leader to serve as its next president. The President serves as the chief executive officer of TAMIU and is responsible for the executive management of the university’s operations. The President provides overall leadership in the planning and management of the university's academic, administrative, community outreach, fiscal, international, operational, and auxiliary enterprise missions. The President is appointed by the TAMUS Board of Regents with a recommendation from the Chancellor (TAMUS chief executive officer). The President reports directly to the Chancellor and is a peer-direct report with the Presidents of the other system universities. The performance of the President is evaluated annually by the Board and the Chancellor. The President is responsible for providing transformative leadership, focus, and strategic vision for TAMIU in collaboration with the university’s executive leadership team, the Chancellor, and the TAMIU Board of Regents. The primary duties and responsibilities of the President include the following: + Oversees the development, administration, and coordination of all the institution's operations and programs. + Establishes a clear vision for the institution and outlines appropriate strategic objectives and priorities, as well as the means to achieve goals successfully. + Serves as an academic leader for TAMIU, with support from the university’s provost, to ensure that TAMIU provides a high-quality educational curriculum and talented faculty to benefit its students and teaching mission and advance the research/creative activity of the faculty. + Develops and implements plans and policies to ensure that TAMIU complies with any legal and accreditation requirements. + Provides leadership in growing the university’s student enrollment while maintaining excellence in teaching and advancing creative scholarship. + Champions innovative student learning and student success across the academic enterprise and university experience, including making meaningful, engaging connections with students. + Actively works to ensure that the institution acquires the necessary public and private resources to successfully achieve the university’s goals and objectives. + Drives fundraising activities by cultivating and stewarding donors that increase the university’s philanthropic support and address the needs of TAMIU’s colleges and programs. + Understands the importance of and provides proper oversight of TAMIU intercollegiate athletics programs and the Department of Athletics to support competitiveness and ensure NCAA and athletics conference compliance. + Works closely and fosters relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including students, faculty, staff, alumni and donors, community leaders, and military and regional partners. + Understands the importance of the governmental process and possesses the skills to ensure that legislative goals on the local, state, and federal levels are identified and met. + Possesses the ability to work effectively in partnership with other university presidents, system administration, and other partners. + Carries out other leadership duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Board and the Chancellor. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: + Proven Leadership Experience + Commitment to Academic Excellence and Student Success + Financial and Operational Acumen + Strong Communication and Relationship-Building Skills + High Ethical Standards and Integrity + Terminal degree or other evidence of significant achievement + Demonstrated appreciation for and understanding of the role of research in a comprehensive university, and a commitment to advancing the institution’s aspiration to achieve Carnegie R2 status. TAMIU seeks to position itself as a destination university known for both teaching excellence and impactful research. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: + Experience in Higher Education or a Comparable Mission-Driven Environment + Fundraising and External Engagement + Experience with Governance and Policymaking + Track Record of Innovation and Change Management + Demonstrated Ability to Improve Student Outcomes + Commitment to Talent Development + Business and Industry Engagement DESIRED LEADERSHIP ATTRIBUTES: + A leader of unquestioned integrity and high energy who can shape, articulate, and implement the dynamic mission of TAMIU. + A compelling and visionary strategist with a history of setting and meeting ambitious goals through inclusive engagement, sound financial management, and personal integrity. + An exceptional communicator who fosters operational excellence supports academic quality, encourages scholarly and creative activity, and promotes enrollment and student success. + Forward-thinking and innovative, with the ability to bring together stakeholders at all levels to achieve common goals. + Genuinely committed to enhancing student life, engagement, and success inside and outside the classroom. + A collaborative and approachable consensus-builder who listens actively leads decisively and turns vision into action. + Proven entrepreneurial leadership with a track record of managing people and programs effectively while empowering others—without micromanaging. + Ability to balance a strong, visible campus presence with an external focus on cultivating partnerships, philanthropy, and alumni engagement to support university priorities. The Search Committee invites letters of interest and nominations to be submitted directly to the search firm Anthem Executive. Correspondence should include: A curriculum vitae, Letter of Interest describing relevant experience and interest in the position. Submit materials to JR Wheless, Michael Ballew, Scott Watson, or Florene Stawowy at: TAMIUPresident@AnthemExecutive.com While applications and nominations will be accepted until a president is selected, interested parties are strongly encouraged to submit their materials as soon as possible to assure consideration. Expressing interest is the first step in receiving consideration and does not make one an applicant for the position. Texas A&M International University shall provide equal opportunity for employment to all persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and shall strive to achieve full and equal employment opportunity for its employees. 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.