Strategic Director, University Honors Program

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

University of California, Davis seeks a Director for the University Honors Program (UHP) to provide strategic leadership, operational management, and vision for campus-wide honors initiatives. The role advances a rigorous four-year honors experience integrating interdisciplinary coursework, mentorship, undergraduate research, and capstone work.

The Director will lead assessment, collaboration with faculty and campus partners, and responsible stewardship of program resources to promote student

Qualifications

• Master's degree in higher education, student affairs, educational leadership, curriculum and instruction, or a related field.
• Progressive leadership experience directing complex academic, honors, or student success programs with strategic planning.
• Experience supervising professional and/or student staff, including recruitment and development.
• Experience developing assessment measures and using data for decision-making and program improvement.
• Ability to build collaborative partnerships with faculty and campus stakeholders to advance goals.
• Knowledge of budget management and operational planning in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and operational management for UC Davis's campus-wide honors program.
• Foster interdisciplinary coursework, mentorship, undergraduate research, and Signature Work capstones.
• Oversee program assessment, budget, and stewardship of resources to support student success.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Budget management

Assessment & evaluation

Faculty collaboration

Student success programs

Education

Master's degree or higher in related field

Job description

University of California, Davis seeks a Director for the University Honors Program (UHP) to provide strategic leadership, operational management, and vision for campus-wide honors initiatives. The role advances a rigorous four-year honors experience integrating interdisciplinary coursework, mentorship, undergraduate research, and capstone work.

The Director will lead assessment, collaboration with faculty and campus partners, and responsible stewardship of program resources to promote student