Texas Woman's University · 8 hours ago
Program Director - Health Care Administration - Houston
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveTexas Woman's University is seeking a Program Director for the Health Care Administration program. This role involves providing visionary leadership for the Master of Health Care Administration program, overseeing programmatic delivery, maintaining academic excellence, and fostering partnerships within the healthcare community.
Higher Education
Hiring Manager
Lisa D. Taylor, SPHR
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive leadership for the HCA program across all campuses, ensuring mission alignment, academic quality, and operational efficiency
Lead strategic planning and execution to advance the program’s national reputation, graduate outcomes, and interdisciplinary partnerships
Ensure continuous compliance with CAHME accreditation standards and lead all aspects of reaccreditation efforts
Oversee academic quality, curriculum design, program assessment, and learning outcomes across campuses
Supervise the Associate Director and support leadership development among campus coordinators and faculty
Lead faculty hiring, onboarding, mentoring, and promotion processes in collaboration with department and college leadership
Oversee academic schedules, faculty workload planning, and resource allocation for Dallas and Houston campuses
Develop and manage the program’s operating budget, grants, and special initiatives
Serve as the primary representative of the HCA program on university and system-level committees
Teach 2 graduate courses per semester, including hybrid, online, and executive formats, as needed
Foster a culture of teaching excellence, innovation, and high-impact practices among HCA faculty
Support development and evaluation of instructional technology, simulation, and immersive learning tools
Lead initiatives to improve graduation rates, student retention, and professional readiness
Promote a robust scholarly environment and support faculty research, grant activity, and conference participation
Build and strengthen strategic partnerships with major healthcare systems, providers, and professional organizations in Houston and beyond
Serve as a public-facing ambassador for the MHA program, engaging in alumni relations, community outreach, and media opportunities
Lead initiatives to expand internship pipelines, preceptorships, and executive mentoring programs
Collaborate with the university’s advancement and grants offices to pursue funding opportunities and endowments
Chair the HCA Advisory Board and incorporate industry insights into program development
Support student recruitment, employer engagement, and workforce development in partnership with enrollment and career services teams
Qualification
Required
Doctoral degree (PhD, DHA, DrPH, or related) in Health Care Administration, Public Health, Business, or a closely related field
Academic qualifications and professional experience commensurate with appointment at the Associate or Full Professor level
Demonstrated record of excellence in teaching, research, and service
Proven experience with CAHME accreditation processes and competency-based curriculum development
Significant leadership experience in academic administration, preferably at the graduate program level
Preferred
Experience in managing multi-campus programs or executive education
Established network in the Houston healthcare ecosystem
Experience with hybrid and online learning models
Demonstrated success in external fundraising, industry partnership development, or alumni engagement
Experience in working with CAHME
Company
Texas Woman's University
Educating women since 1901. Co-ed since 1994. At Texas Woman's University, we are pioneers in healthcare, business, education & liberal arts.
Founded in 1901
1001-5000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Chad E. Smith
Co-Founder, Texas Woman's University Future Classroom Lab (TWUFCL)
Beth Yelverton Whitley
Director of Honors Student Success and Partnerships, Honors Programs
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