Leadership Academy Manager
Listed on 2026-09-13
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Management
Healthcare Management, HR Manager, Project & Program Management, Professional Development
Career Opportunities:
Leadership Academy Manager (21288)
Posting 21288
-Posted
09/10/2026
- Health & Human Services Comm
- Leadership Academy
- Management
- Eligible for Telework
-c. $5000 - $6999 per month
Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.
Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage.
Functional
Title:
Leadership Academy Manager
Job Title:Manager V
Agency:Health & Human Services Comm
Department:Leadership Academy
Posting Number:21288
Closing Date:09/24/2026
Posting Audience:Internal and External
Occupational Category:Management
Salary Range:$6,377.50-$8,400.00
Pay Frequency:Monthly
Salary Group:TEXAS-B-26
Shift:Day
Additional Shift:None
Telework:Eligible for Telework
Travel:Up to 15%
Regular/Temporary:Regular
Full Time/Part Time:Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:Exempt
Facility
Location:
Job Location City:AUSTIN
Job Location Address:4601 W GUADALUPE ST
Other Locations:None
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Brief
Job Description:
Under the direction of the HR Employee Engagement and Development Director, the Leadership Academy Manager performs advanced managerial work directing and overseeing the Health and Human Services (HHS) System's Leadership Development Program. The position provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and continuous improvement for four systemwide leadership development experiences: the Executive Leadership Academy, Rising Leaders Academy, Aspiring Leaders Program, and Extraordinary Contributors Program.
These programs support employee growth and leadership development across the HHS enterprise and prepare participants for increasing levels of responsibility and organizational impact.
The Leadership Academy Manager directs a professional team responsible for the design, development, implementation, facilitation, administration, and evaluation of leadership development programs. The position establishes program goals, priorities, and performance measures; oversees curriculum development and learning strategies; manages program budgets and procurements; monitors program effectiveness; and ensures alignment with agency workforce development priorities and strategic objectives.
The Leadership Academy Manager serves as a key advisor and consultant to executive leadership, program areas, human resources partners, and stakeholders regarding leadership development needs, employee development strategies, and organizational learning opportunities. The manager serves as the primary liaison to the Leadership Development Executive Steering Committee, other governance groups, leadership academy alumni association, and work groups.
Works under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Essential Job Functions (EJFs):
Directs Leadership Development Programs and Staff (45%)
Directs and oversees the statewide Leadership Development Program, including the Executive Leadership Academy, Rising Leaders Academy, Aspiring Leaders Program, and Extraordinary Contributors Program. Provides leadership, guidance, coaching, and supervision to professional staff responsible for program development, facilitation, participant support, communications, coaching, and administrative operations. Establishes priorities, assigns work, evaluates performance, and ensures achievement of program goals and deliverables. Serves as the primary staff liaison to the Leadership Development Executive Steering Committee.
Ensures steering committee decisions and recommendations are communicated, implemented, and evaluated across all leadership development programs.
Leads Strategic Program Planning and Curriculum Development (20%)
Develops and implements long-range strategies, goals, and initiatives that support leadership development across the HHS System. Directs the design, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of leadership curricula, learning experiences, assessments, coaching activities, mentoring initiatives, and related development programs. Ensures content and delivery methods…
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