Executive Director: Higher Ed Collaboration & Growth

Tulsa Higher Education Consortium; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tulsa Higher Education Consortium seeks an Executive Director to serve as the organization’s chief executive, advancing its mission through visionary leadership, partnership development, strategic planning, and fiscal stewardship. The role leads a skilled team and acts as the region’s convener for postsecondary attainment, student success, workforce alignment, and systems change.

Reporting to the Board Chair and Tulsa Community Foundation, this full-time, on-site position is based in Tulsa,

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in higher education, nonprofit management, philanthropy, government, or related cross-sector field.
• Demonstrated success securing and managing grants and foundation partnerships; federal grant experience strongly preferred.
• Experience managing organizational budgets, financial reporting, and grant compliance.
• Experience working with or reporting to a governing board.
• Knowledge of Tulsa's higher education, civic, and philanthropic landscape is strongly preferred; familiarity with Oklahoma's higher education and state policy environment is valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic leadership to advance THE Consortium’s mission and strategic plan.
• Develop and diversify revenue streams including federal grants, philanthropy, and contracts.
• Oversee organizational management, HR, finance, and governance with a data-informed approach.
• Represent the organization externally with campuses, funders, policymakers, and partners.
• Guide board governance, succession planning, and leadership development.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Fundraising

Grants management

Policy advocacy

Education

Master's degree preferred

Doctorate valued

Executive leadership experience considered

Job description

The Tulsa Higher Education Consortium seeks an Executive Director to serve as the organization’s chief executive, advancing its mission through visionary leadership, partnership development, strategic planning, and fiscal stewardship. The role leads a skilled team and acts as the region’s convener for postsecondary attainment, student success, workforce alignment, and systems change.

Reporting to the Board Chair and Tulsa Community Foundation, this full-time, on-site position is based in Tulsa,