Director, Academic Programs & External Partnerships

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Houston seeks a Dean for the College of Optometry to lead an ongoing university program, directing staff and coordinating activities to meet mission-driven objectives. You will prepare short- and long-term goals and monitor progress against planned outcomes.

You will manage budgets, develop external partnerships, and guide strategic initiatives to support the College’s priorities, including engaging with corporate partners and grant sponsors, while ensuring high standards of

Qualifications

• Requires a 4-year degree related to the discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of directly job-related experience.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops and administers methods, strategies and procedures for meeting program objectives; directs and oversees the daily activities of staff members.
• Prepares and monitors the annual budget and ensures expenditures are within budget allocation.
• Directs activities to carry out program objectives, personally or through staff.
• Prepares and reviews reports and records of activities to ensure progress toward objectives; adjusts methods as needed.
• Analyses trends within program areas and stays aware of information and changes.
• Formulates and maintains policies and procedures for program administration.
• Manages grants for the program including meetings, coordination, scholarships and operations.
• May prepare proposals to obtain grants from state/federal agencies and private sponsors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Confidentiality

Organization

Tech skills

Multimedia content

University experience

Relationship building

Customer service

Travel

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The University of Houston seeks a Dean for the College of Optometry to lead an ongoing university program, directing staff and coordinating activities to meet mission-driven objectives. You will prepare short- and long-term goals and monitor progress against planned outcomes.

You will manage budgets, develop external partnerships, and guide strategic initiatives to support the College’s priorities, including engaging with corporate partners and grant sponsors, while ensuring high standards of