Strategic Higher-Ed Leader | Executive Director

Idealist; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tulsa Higher Education Consortium seeks an Executive Director to guide the organization’s mission, systems change, and stakeholder collaboration across higher education, workforce, and community partners. Based in Tulsa, OK, this role directs a talented team and engages with member campuses, funders, and policymakers to advance student success and degree attainment.

Reporting to the Board Chair and the Tulsa Community Foundation, the Executive Director leads strategic planning, revenue

Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred; doctorate valued.
• Proven senior leadership experience in higher education, nonprofit management, or cross‑sector work.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organization with visionary, mission-driven leadership.
• Advance partnership development and fundraising to support strategic priorities.
• Oversee financial stewardship, governance, and risk management with the Board.
• Represent THE Consortium publicly to promote transfer and degree attainment.

Skills

Leadership

Fundraising

Strategic planning

Relationship building

Public speaking

Education

Master’s degree in a relevant field

Doctorate valued

Tools

Grant management software

Strategic planning tools

Job description

The Tulsa Higher Education Consortium seeks an Executive Director to guide the organization’s mission, systems change, and stakeholder collaboration across higher education, workforce, and community partners. Based in Tulsa, OK, this role directs a talented team and engages with member campuses, funders, and policymakers to advance student success and degree attainment.

Reporting to the Board Chair and the Tulsa Community Foundation, the Executive Director leads strategic planning, revenue