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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.
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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.

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Human Resources, 
 800 West Campbell Road, AD3.418 
 Richardson, 
 TX 75080-3021

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