Director - Customized Online Programs

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number S07353P Position Title Director - Customized Online Programs Functional Title Department Executive Education Salary Range $90,000 Pay Basis Monthly Position Status Regular full-time Location Richardson Position End Date (if temporary) Posting Open Date 11/10/2026 Posting Close Date 11/30/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Desired Start Date 01/18/2027 Job Summary

The Naveen Jindal School of Management at UT Dallas is seeking a Program Director for Customized Online Programs. The online graduate program offers MBA, MS, and certificate options designed for mobile professionals, with a highly flexible curriculum emphasizing strategy and emerging technologies.

The Program Director will provide strategic leadership and oversight for the program, including recruiting and selecting executives, ensuring program quality and continuity, mentoring and advising aspiring executive leaders, overseeing curriculum and assessment activities, and managing program staff.

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related progressive experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

Preferred Education and Experience

• Ten years of recruiting or sales experience, including experience growing enrollment in online programs.
• MBA or other graduate-level business degree, certificate, or related credential.

Other Qualifications

To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Recruiting: Identify target audiences and develop and deliver messaging that resonates with prospective students.
• Advertising: Develop and implement a multimedia advertising campaign that includes digital marketing, brand development, and brand implementation.
• Student Services: Provide premium, high-touch services to professional students and foster student growth through mentorship and advising, both inside and outside the classroom.
• Budgeting: Develop, monitor, and maintain a non-funded program budget.
• Alumni Relations: Build and maintain relationships among students, alumni, and external partners to support continued networking, career advancement, and growth opportunities.
• AACSB Assessment: Evaluate curriculum in collaboration with Academic Directors and ensure AACSB, university, and school requirements are met. Contribute assessment information and data as requested.
• Faculty Engagement: Collaborate with faculty and Academic Directors on program delivery and help ensure standards are established and maintained for faculty and students regarding contact hours and student participation.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Strong knowledge of online graduate programs and strategies for growing enrollment.

Exceptional oral and written communication skills, including public speaking and the ability to effectively present to large groups.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to successfully influence organizational decision-making.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with demonstrated ability to lead the start-up phases of project development.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build connections and foster relationships across cultures and with individuals at senior levels.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions Physical Activities Working Conditions Additional Information

Remote Work Notice:

This role may be eligible for a remote or hybrid (partly remote/partly in office) work schedule, subject to business need and manager approval. Must be located within the DFW Area and have the ability to be on campus with 24 hours of notice. A UT Dallas Remote Work Agreement will be required within 14 days after approval.

What We Can Offer

UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer an employee-friendly work environment with a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive Salary
• Tuition Benefits
• BCBS PPO Medical Insurance Options - including 100% paid employee medical coverage for full-time employees
• AD&D Insurance
• Dental & Vision Plan Options
• Optional Long and Short-term Disability
• TRS Retirement Plan
• Fertility Benefits
• Paid time off

All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program.

Visit https://hr.utdallas.edu/employees/benefits/ for more information.

About Us

UT Dallas is a top public research university located in one of the nation's fastest-growing metropolitan regions. Our seven schools offer more than 140 undergraduate and graduate programs, plus professional certificates and fast-track programs. Our student body is 31,000 strong, reflecting students from over 100 countries and a multiplicity of identities and experiences. UT Dallas is committed to graduating well-rounded members of the global community whose education has prepared them for rewarding lives and productive careers in a constantly changing world.

Rich with visual and performing arts venues, museum districts, professional and semi-professional athletics teams, botanical gardens, accessible trails and so much more, the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) metroplex has something for everyone to explore. UT Dallas partners with regional higher education institutions and school districts and with the Richardson Innovation Quarter (Richardson IQ), a major hub for innovation, entrepreneurship, and educational activities.

Let us be your employer of choice! #WHOOSH

Special Instructions Summary

Applicants should upload a cover letter; resume/curriculum vitae; and the full contact information for at least three academic or professional references. Review of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The preferred start is by February 2027.

Important Message

1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.

2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • What are 3 factors in developing an online marketing and recruiting strategy?

(Open Ended Question)

• • Please describe your experience in growing enrollment and recruiting online students.

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• Other Document
• Veteran Employment Preference - Form DD-214