Senior Program Director, Health & Community Partnerships

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Houston's Humana Health System Science Institute seeks a Program Director to oversee operations of a large program within the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine.

You will supervise staff, budgets, and cross‑college initiatives, coordinating interprofessional teams and external partners to advance research and education. The role emphasizes strategic planning, policy development, and hands‑on leadership across programs, with a focus on ensuring timely deliverables, robust

Qualifications

• Master's degree in public health, health administration, education, business, or a related field.
• PhD preferred for advanced research leadership roles.
• 3-5 years of experience managing programs or projects in academic, healthcare, or community settings.
• Experience working with interprofessional teams and diverse partners.
• Strong organizational skills and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage integrated programs across participating colleges (e.g., SHERP, Undergraduate and Graduate programs).
• Oversee day-to-day program operations, including scheduling, timelines, deliverables, and reporting.
• Review and approve time records, ensuring compliance with program expectations.
• Maintain program documentation, workflows, and SOPs for consistency.
• Support and strengthen relationships with internal and external partners.

Education

Master's degree in public health

PhD preferred

Tools

Qualtrics

RedCap

Eventbrite

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

University of Houston's Humana Health System Science Institute seeks a Program Director to oversee operations of a large program within the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine.

You will supervise staff, budgets, and cross‑college initiatives, coordinating interprofessional teams and external partners to advance research and education. The role emphasizes strategic planning, policy development, and hands‑on leadership across programs, with a focus on ensuring timely deliverables, robust