Program Manager - Faculty Leadership Searches

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Houston (TX)

Hybrid

USD 79,000 - 119,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

PTO & holidays

Tuition assistance

Pension plan

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Program Manager, Faculty Leadership Recruitment to strengthen leadership searches and recruitment operations across the organization. The role emphasizes strategy development, candidate sourcing, and program analytics in a hybrid environment.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in leadership recruitment or related program management, with a Bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
Experience in leadership recruitment programs and candidate pipelines.
Strong analytics, workforce planning, and recruitment strategy skills.

Responsibilities

Support expansion of leadership recruitment programs and scalable models.
Develop leadership candidate pipelines and conduct market research.
Create and implement recruitment tools and processes.
Monitor metrics and provide reports for strategic planning.
Participate in special projects and provide backup during peak cycles.

Skills

Leadership recruitment

Candidate sourcing

Market intelligence

Workforce planning

Analytics

Recruitment strategy

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Program Manager, Faculty Leadership Recruitment

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading academic medical center focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. Within Academic Affairs - CAO, the Program Manager, Faculty Leadership Recruitment supports faculty leadership recruitment initiatives that strengthen institutional growth, advance leadership search strategies, and enhance recruitment operations across the organization.

The Program Manager, Faculty Leadership Recruitment plays a critical role in expanding leadership recruitment programs, developing candidate pipelines, and improving recruitment processes to support increasing search volume. The Program Manager, Faculty Leadership Recruitment collaborates with stakeholders to identify leadership talent, implement recruitment initiatives, and provide strategic recruitment support across multiple faculty leadership search types within UT MD Anderson.

The ideal candidate will possess experience supporting leadership recruitment programs, candidate sourcing, talent mapping, recruitment strategy development, process improvement, analytics, and workforce planning. Education, experience, licensure, and certification preferences were not provided; therefore, candidates who demonstrate qualifications aligned with the position requirements and recruitment program objectives are encouraged to apply.

Minimum $37.98/hour - Midpoint $47.60/hour - Maximum $57.21/hour

Why Us?

At UT MD Anderson, this role supports the recruitment of exceptional faculty leaders who help advance the institution's mission of cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The position offers opportunities to contribute to high-impact recruitment initiatives, influence strategic workforce planning, enhance leadership search processes, and support institutional growth while working in a collaborative academic environment.

Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.

Responsibilities

Leadership Recruitment Program Expansion

Support recruitment efforts for faculty leadership positions beyond Chairs and Division Heads
Develop scalable recruitment models to support increased search volume
Assist with implementation of new leadership recruitment initiatives
Identify opportunities to expand recruitment services and improve recruitment outcomes

Candidate Pipeline Development & Market Intelligence

Develop and maintain leadership candidate pipelines
Conduct market research and talent mapping activities
Identify prospective candidates and emerging leadership talent
Support proactive outreach and relationship-building efforts

Recruitment Strategy & Process Improvement

Develop recruitment tools, resources, and best practices
Evaluate recruitment effectiveness and recommend process improvements
Support implementation of technology enhancements and workflow improvements
Standardize recruitment processes across leadership search types

Analytics & Program Support

Monitor recruitment metrics and workforce trends
Develop reports and dashboards for leadership review
Analyze recruitment outcomes and candidate pool effectiveness
Support strategic workforce planning and succession planning discussions

Additional Support Functions

Participate in special projects, workforce planning initiatives, and Academic Affairs committees as assigned by the Director, Faculty Leadership Recruitment
Provide backup support for recruitment activities during peak search cycles
Support department-specific leadership recruitment initiatives as needed

Perform other duties as assigned

Education

Required: Bachelor's Degree
Preferred: Master's Degree

Work Experience

Required: 5 years Related experience to include three years program management. or
Required: 3 years Experience required with Master's degree.
May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one to one basis.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

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