Strategic Program Director, Health Institute

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

Job summary

University of Houston System seeks a Program Director for the Humana Institute within the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine. The role oversees a large program or center, directs staff and budget, and drives interprofessional initiatives across colleges and community partners.

Responsibilities include program integration, partnership engagement, event planning, and operational support. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, organizational skills, and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Requires a Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field.
• PhD preferred but not required for consideration.
• Experience coordinating interprofessional programs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage integrated programs across colleges.
• Oversee day-to-day program operations, timelines, and reporting.
• Review and approve time records ensuring policy compliance.
• Maintain program documentation, SOPs, and workflows.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Project management

Education

Master's degree in public health, health administration, education, business, or related field

PhD preferred

Tools

Qualtrics

RedCap

Eventbrite

Excel

Job description

University of Houston System seeks a Program Director for the Humana Institute within the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine. The role oversees a large program or center, directs staff and budget, and drives interprofessional initiatives across colleges and community partners.

Responsibilities include program integration, partnership engagement, event planning, and operational support. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, organizational skills, and cross-functional