Chief Executive Education Officer, Texas McCombs

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chief Executive Education Officer at Texas Executive Education, part of the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin, leads all business operations, strategy, and growth. Reporting to the Dean, you will drive revenue, build high-level corporate relationships, and lead a talented team in a high-visibility, entrepreneurial setting.

You will shape program strategy, expand client partnerships regionally and nationally, and oversee program design, delivery, and quality.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in business development, management consulting, executive education, or related field.
• Proven ability to lead a revenue-generating organization or business unit.
• Builds senior-level corporate relationships and closes complex engagements.
• Experience developing professional teams and motivating across roles.
• Strong financial and strategic acumen; comfortable with P&L ownership.
• Outstanding interpersonal, communication, and executive presence.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Own top-line and bottom-line financial performance; set and deliver annual revenue targets.
• Grow Texas Executive Education's corporate client base regionally, nationally, and internationally.
• Lead contract negotiations and manage the full client lifecycle from engagement to renewal.
• Lead, develop, and retain a high-performing team of program managers, BD pros, and operations staff.
• Drive program design, delivery operations, and quality assurance for outstanding client outcomes.
• Collaborate with McCombs faculty and leadership to align programs with the school's strengths.
• Create strategic programming to showcase faculty strengths and develop executive programs for multiple clients.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Executive presence

Relationship management

Financial acumen

Communication

Team leadership

Education

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

Job Posting Title

Chief Executive Education Officer, Texas McCombs

Hiring Department

Red McCombs School of Business

Position Open To

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

FLSA Status

Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date

Immediately

Position Duration

Expected to Continue

Location

UT MAIN CAMPUS

Texas McCombs is a top business school at the center of one of the most innovative cities in the U.S. The McCombs community champions hands-on experiences alongside the ground-breaking research and thought-leadership of a world-class faculty. The collaborative spirit and enterprising drive of the Longhorn alumni network, one of the largest university networks in the world, is embedded in our culture, making us human-centered and future-focused in all our endeavors. We are shaping those who will shape tomorrow, and solving challenging problems while remaining committed to creating a community that is dynamic, supportive, and challenging. What starts here really does change the world. For more information about Texas McCombs please visit: https://www.mccombs.utexas.edu/

About Texas Executive Education

Texas Executive Education (TEE) is the professional and executive education division of the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin. We design and deliver customized, high-impact learning solutions that address the specific leadership and business challenges of our corporate partners. As one of the nation's premier business schools, McCombs brings world-class faculty, cutting-edge research, and deep industry expertise to every program we deliver.

Our next leader will inherit a strong foundation and a mandate to grow — expanding our client base, deepening existing partnerships, and positioning Texas Executive Education as a top-tier destination for organizations seeking transformative leadership development.

Role

The Chief Executive Education Officer is the senior leader of Texas Executive Education and is responsible for all aspects of its business operations, strategy, and growth. Reporting to the Dean of the McCombs School of Business, the Chief Executive Education Officer will drive revenue, build lasting corporate relationships, and lead a talented professional team. This is a high-visibility, high-impact role for an entrepreneurial executive who thrives at the intersection of business development, organizational leadership, and the world of higher education.

Responsibilities

Revenue & Business Development

• Own top-line and bottom-line financial performance; set and deliver against annual revenue targets.
• Develop and execute a growth strategy to expand Texas Executive Education's corporate client base and market presence regionally, nationally, and internationally.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through targeted outreach, networking, and consultative selling.
• Build and manage a robust pipeline of prospective corporate clients and program engagements.

Corporate Client Relationships

• Serve as the primary executive relationship owner for key corporate partners, ensuring long-term satisfaction and engagement.
• Develop a portfolio of sustained, multi-year client relationships that generate recurring revenue and referrals.
• Act as a trusted advisor to client organizations, understanding their talent and leadership development needs and crafting tailored solutions.
• Lead contract negotiations and manage the full client lifecycle from initial engagement through program delivery and renewal.

Staff & Operations Leadership

• Lead, inspire, and develop a team of program managers, business development professionals, and operations staff.
• Build and sustain a high-performance and dynamic organizational culture that attracts and retains top talent.
• Drive program design, delivery operations, and quality assurance to ensure outstanding client outcomes.
• Manage budgets, financial reporting, and operational systems to ensure organizational health and accountability.
• Collaborate closely with McCombs faculty and academic leadership to ensure programs reflect the School's intellectual strengths.

Programming Strategy

• Create strategic programming to highlight faculty strengths and provide prospective participants with desired content focused on developing future executive leaders in industry.
• Review open enrollment and custom programs engagement data and evaluate participant feedback to enhance future offerings to grow revenue.
• Provide faculty feedback and participant requests of executive education programs to consistently align content goals to relevant skills growth needed across varied industries.
• Lead the development of custom-designed programs for individual corporations to meet their specific needs and develop new executive programs for multiple company use.
• Encourage staff and faculty to work closely to interpret needs of industry and develop curriculum design and support materials that accurately reflect the business needs.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in business development, management consulting, executive education, professional services, or a related field.
• Demonstrated track record of leading and growing a revenue-generating organization or business unit.
• Proven ability to build and sustain senior-level corporate relationships and close complex, consultative engagements.
• Experience managing and developing professional teams; ability to motivate across diverse roles and disciplines.
• Strong financial and strategic acumen; comfort with P&L ownership.
• Outstanding interpersonal, communication, and executive presence.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in executive education, corporate learning, or higher education administration.
• Familiarity with the Texas and broader Southwest corporate ecosystem.
• MBA or advanced degree in a relevant field.

Salary Range

OPEN

Why This Role

• Lead one of the nation's most respected executive education programs, backed by the McCombs School of Business brand.
• High autonomy and entrepreneurial mandate — you'll shape the strategy, not just execute it.
• Access to world-class faculty, research, and the Longhorn alumni network.
• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.

Working Conditions

• Works in standard office conditions with repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
• Some evenings and weekend work are required.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States. This position is not eligible for sponsorship of work visas.
• This is an Austin, TX-based position.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Employment Eligibility

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Compliance

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031. The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.