Program Director – Custom Programs and Client Engagement

Agency: Texas A&M University Department: Center for Executive Development Job Type: Staff A Glimpse of the Job The Sr. Program Director at the Center for Executive Education at Mays Business School plays a central role in uniting industry insight with academic expertise. This role serves as a strategic partner to organizations, guiding them through complex business challenges with clarity and expertise. The Director plays a key role on the center's leadership team, shaping and executing strategic goals while directing the full lifecycle of executive education programs. With a consulting-oriented mindset, you'll partner closely with the assistant dean, business development directors, and clients to craft tailored solutions and build long-term relationships that position the center as an ongoing partner in their success. You'll also lead and develop the Client Engagement team, ensuring a consistently exceptional experience where leadership meets business in meaningful and measurable ways. Program Development and Delivery - Responsible for the development, direction, and facilitation of executive education programs, consulting engagements, action research, and relationship management for custom clients - Partners with Mays faculty to develop new programs for clients, assessing needs and business objectives - Manages resources to maximize value for the Center and clients while selecting and supporting faculty and content providers - Collaborates with academic leaders and faculty to recruit and retain qualified instructors and develop innovative curricula - Communicates program design and learning outcomes to clients - Analyzes program data to track progress and guide adjustments Client Management - Responsible for client relationships assigned to the Director - Serves as primary interface with clients from proposal to program conclusion - Meets with top leadership of clients, including CEO, COO, CHRO, Presidents - Responsible for communication with clients including pre-program planning, program delivery, evaluation, and feedback Leadership & Management - Assists the Executive Director/Assistant Dean in developing and implementing strategic plans - Establishes performance goals and measures to evaluate success - Ensures adherence to university, departmental, and governmental policies - Directly supervises staff including facilitation of meetings/retreats, evaluation of personnel, and coaching Business Development - Assist with prospective clients - Meet with potential clients to determine partnership possibilities - Assists Client Engagement Director with proposal development Qualifications Required Education and Experience: - Bachelor's degree and 10 years of consulting and managerial level experience, or master's degree (MBA, MS, MA) and 8 years of consulting and managerial level experience - Minimum of ten years of related experience in higher education, executive education, consulting, or human resources including managerial training and development Preferred: - Master's degree (MBA, MS, MA) - Terminal degree in business, education administration, human resources, or related discipline - Effective verbal and written communication skills - Strong public speaking, organizational, leadership, and supervisory skills - Classroom teaching and/or group facilitation and consulting experience - Experience leading teams of knowledge workers and working with business school faculty Other Requirements: - Position is on location in College Station with up to 50% travel throughout the state and nation About Us Texas A&M University's Mays Business School is a vibrant learning organization of more than 175 faculty members, 125 staff members, and 6,400 undergraduate and graduate students. The Center for Executive Development (CED) at Mays Business School strives to provide fully custom executive education programs that cultivate ethical leaders. Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experience. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.