Director, University Honors Program - Hybrid Leadership

University of California - Davis; Davis (CA); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

The Director of the University Honors Program (UHP) at UC Davis provides strategic leadership, operational management, and a unifying vision for campus-wide honors for high-achieving undergraduates. The role drives an academically rigorous four-year honors experience that weaves interdisciplinary coursework with faculty mentorship, undergraduate research, and Signature Work capstones.

The director ensures program excellence through assessment, collaboration, prudent resource stewardship, and a

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in higher education, student services, educational leadership, curriculum and instruction, or related field.
• Progressive leadership experience directing complex academic or honors programs, including planning, development, implementation, and assessment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee program management and supervision of the University Honors Program.
• Cultivate internal relationships and partnerships with faculty, academic leadership, students, and campus stakeholders.
• Manage budget, finances, and office operations.
• Oversee grant management and development activities as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Program management

Assessment metrics

Collaboration

Budget management

Communication

Education

Master's degree or equivalent

Job description

The Director of the University Honors Program (UHP) at UC Davis provides strategic leadership, operational management, and a unifying vision for campus-wide honors for high-achieving undergraduates. The role drives an academically rigorous four-year honors experience that weaves interdisciplinary coursework with faculty mentorship, undergraduate research, and Signature Work capstones.

The director ensures program excellence through assessment, collaboration, prudent resource stewardship, and a