Dr. Jose Rios
Treasurer
(2024-2026)
Alamo Community College
Dr. Jose Rios is the Director of Operations at the Alamo Colleges District. Operations and Advancement Services is responsible for the Alamo Colleges Foundation’s Donor Management System, data analysis, reporting, and policies and procedures for the Office of Institutional Advancement. The department serves as the subject matter expert for developing best practices in its areas of responsibility. Dr. Rios has been in higher education for more than 25 years.
In his previous role at the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, he served in various capacities, including outreach, development, business services, and academic affairs. While working in P-16 Outreach Division, he assisted in developing and implementing the Texas Work-Study Mentorship Program. As Assistant Director in the Workforce, Academic Affairs and Research Division, he took a leadership role in making current FAFSA and ApplyTexas data available to high school counselors across the state in a systemic manner.
His TRiO experiences—first as a participant in Upward Bound Program at Tarleton State University, and later as a TRiO professional with the Texas State University Educational Talent Search program—have given him a unique perspective on higher educational policy.
Dr. Rios holds a Doctorate in Educational Administration from Concordia University; Masters of Business Administration from LeTourneau University; and a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Tarleton State University.