Chief of Staff
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Janet Smalley The Texas A&M University System A&M System Building, Suite 2061 200 Technology Way College Station, Texas 77845-3424 (979) 458-6000 fax (979) 458-6044 |
As Chief of Staff, Smalley coordinates and assists in the operational functions of the System Offices. She also is responsible for facilitating communication and interaction between the Chancellor, his executive committee, chief executive officers of System members, and external individuals.
Smalley provides the Chancellor daily assessment, advice, and recommendations on issues within the A&M System and System Offices. Her duties include working to establish and implement Systemwide initiatives, including oversight of the following A&M System functions: Human Resources, Communications, Policy, Planning and Training, Equal Opportunity, and Special Projects. She and her staff also handle special events for the Chancellor and oversee System building issues.
Career
| 2006-present | Chief of Staff, Office of the Chancellor, The Texas A&M University System |
| 1998-2006 | Executive Assistant to the Chancellor, The Texas A&M University System |
| 1994-1998 | Executive Secretary, Office of Communications and Strategic Programs, The Texas A&M University System |
| 1987-1994 | Office Manager, 82nd Judicial District Community Supervision and Corrections, Franklin, Texas |
| 1983-1986 | Secretary, Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences Department, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas |
Education
| 2008 | Governor’s Executive Development Program, Class XXVII, LBJ School of Public Affairs |
| 2003 | Bachelor of Science, Texas A&M University |
| 1997 | Associate of Arts, Blinn College, Bryan, Texas |

