Program Team Lead

Texas State Technical College; United States; On-site; USD 88,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas State Technical College in the United States seeks a dynamic leader to oversee instructional programs at a campus location, shaping relationships with faculty and students to drive strong performance and workforce outcomes.

The role emphasizes team leadership, program recruitment, student success, local industry relations, and resource management, with a salary range of $88,000 to $101,000 depending on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership in a competency-based learning environment.
• Effective coaching and communication with diverse populations.
• Experience collaborating with diverse professionals.
• Understanding of competency-based education.
• Experience leading student support and instruction.
• Proficiency with technology-based educational delivery.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Lead instructional programs at a campus location and shape faculty and student relationships to drive performance.
• Support program recruitment and marketing efforts; engage faculty in student recruitment.
• Monitor learning outcomes and interventions; address barriers to student success.
• Coordinate local industry relations and align curriculum with labor market trends.
• Manage program resources, budgeting, scheduling, and cross-unit collaboration.

Skills

Competency-based learning

Relational leadership

Leadership coaching

Stakeholder engagement

Diversity inclusion

Technology-enabled education

Student support & instruction

Change management

Education

Credentials from an accredited institution (program-specific accreditor)

Job description

Overview

Are you someone who strives for excellence, values accountability, provides the best service, and demonstrates integrity? This role leads instructional programs at a campus location and shapes relationships with faculty and students to achieve strong performance and workforce outcomes.

Essential Functions

• Team Leadership: Build quality relationships with faculty, students, and industry clients; foster trust, respect, and empathy; set clear performance expectations and develop faculty and students.
• Program Recruitment & Marketing: Participate in the program's sales and marketing efforts; assist with recruiting campaigns; engage faculty in student recruitment; represent the program to stakeholders.
• Student Success: Monitor learning outcomes and leading indicators; coordinate evaluations and interventions; remove systemic barriers; manage grievances with shared services and local leadership.
• Local Industry Relations: Coordinate local employer engagement; form and cultivate local industry councils; align curriculum with labor market trends; research industry trends and emerging technology.
• Management: Coordinate program resources, budgeting, scheduling, and collaboration with shared services on curriculum and content development; contribute to statewide advisory committees and mission alignment.

Salary

Salary Range: $88,000 – $101,000. Final offer determined by qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Knowledge/Skills: Demonstrated leadership in a competency-based learning environment; effective coaching and communication with diverse populations; experience collaborating with diverse professionals; understanding of competency-based education; experience leading student support and instruction; proficiency with technology-based educational delivery; ability to work with at‑risk students.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to lead a team using relational leadership (influence over authority).
• Familiarity with stakeholders within the related program discipline (e.g., employers, faculty, vendors).
• Ability to drive organizational change.
• Relevant credentials from an accredited institution as required by the program (program-specific accreditor).
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience recruiting and developing a team.
• Experience with profit and loss responsibility.
• Experience with adult learners and distance learning; change management; and leading change.
• Experience as faculty within TSTC or similar environments.
• Demonstrated project management experience with a measurable team or project.

Equal Opportunity

TSTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination; we do not discriminate on basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs, and activities.

Employment Eligibility

If hired, you must complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form and present acceptable documents to prove identity and work authorization. Documents must be presented by the third day of employment. Failure to do so may result in loss of employment.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for finalists under consideration for this position.

About TSTC

TSTC is the state’s public technical college system. TSTC’s statewide role and mission is to support Texas in meeting high-tech challenges in partnership with business and industry, government agencies, and other educational institutions.