
Executive Director for Off-Campus Learning & Academic Partnerships Connect Campuses, Communities & Corporations – Join UHD as our Next Executive Director for Off-Campus Learning & Academic Partnerships Are you a strategic, entrepreneurial leader who thrives on building partnerships, driving academic innovation, and creating access to higher education beyond traditional boundaries? The University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) invites you to bring your passion and vision to the role of Executive Director for Off-Campus Learning & Academic Partnerships.
In this pivotal leadership role, you'll oversee a growing network of off-campus instructional sites that serve as dynamic hubs of learning, partnership, and opportunity—including UHD at Lone Star College University Park, Kingwood, Cy-Fair, San Jacinto North, Aldine, and our downtown extension at 1801 Main Street.
What You'll Do Champion Growth & Innovation – Lead the development of academic programs and partnerships that expand UHD's footprint across Greater Houston.
Build Strategic Partnerships – Collaborate with community colleges, local school districts, corporate partners, and downtown business leaders to increase access and enrollment.
Ensure Academic Excellence – Oversee scheduling, staffing, and compliance across all off-campus sites to ensure quality and alignment with SACSCOC standards.
Drive Operational Success – Manage budgets, MOUs, leases, and site operations to ensure each location runs smoothly and sustainably.
Support Student Success – Coordinate with Enrollment Management and Student Success & Student Life to offer robust support services and student engagement at all locations.
Who You Are You're a creative thinker and experienced administrator with a track record of:
• Leading complex, multi-site operations in higher education or a related field
• Developing successful academic-community partnerships
• Managing budgets, contracts, and cross-functional teams
• Creating environments where students and partnerships thrive
Why UHD? UHD is a Hispanic and Minority-Serving Institution located in the heart of Houston, one of the most diverse cities in the U.S. With a strong commitment to equity, access, and innovation, we serve a student population as bold and driven as the city itself. This is your chance to make a real impact by helping shape the future of off-campus learning and community engagement at one of the most exciting public universities in the region.
Ready to build what's next for higher education? Step into a leadership role where your strategic mindset, operational expertise, and commitment to student success will shape the future of off-campus education. Apply today and join a mission-driven university community that's growing beyond its borders!
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