Chief of Staff

Janet Smalley 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