Executive Director, Institute for Women's Health

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Executive Director
- Institute for Women's Health

The Executive Director of the Institute for Women's Health (IWH) at Texas Woman's University (TWU) provides visionary leadership to enhance the health and well‑being of women across the lifespan through research, education, advocacy, and community engagement. The Executive Director sets the strategic vision for the Institute, directs academic and clinical initiatives, and fosters partnerships that advance women's health outcomes. Work is performed under general supervision and performance is based upon completion of assignments and results obtained.

The performance evaluation is conducted through the performance evaluation system and in accordance with the University Policies & Procedures.

Reports to:

Dean, Health Sciences

Supervises:
Students, faculty and staff that support the Institute for Women's Health

• Establish and execute the Institute's vision and long‑term strategic plan in alignment with TWU's mission and priorities.
• Direct the two campus‑based Assistant Directors responsible for specialized services on their respective campuses.
• Represent the Institute as a leader in women's health research, education, and advocacy at state, national, and international levels.
• Lead and promote women's health research initiatives; secure and manage external funding to expand the Institute's scholarly portfolio.
• Guide and support affiliate faculty across TWU engaged in research, teaching, and service in women's health.
• Develop interprofessional and cross‑campus collaborations that foster innovation in women's health science and practice.
• Oversee Institute budgets, resources, and compliance with university and sponsor policies.
• Supervise student workers and staff, ensuring their work aligns with IWH goals and objectives.
• Evaluate program impact, establish performance benchmarks, and report on Institute outcomes.
• Advance education and training in women's health through academic programming, seminars, and student opportunities.
• Support the delivery of women's health services to TWU students and local communities.
• Advocate for women's health equity through partnerships with healthcare organizations, community agencies, and policymakers.

Performs other duties as requested.

Doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, DNP, MD, or equivalent) in a health‑related discipline represented at TWU (e.g., kinesiology, nutrition, nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, public health, speech‑language pathology).

Demonstrated leadership in women's health research, education, and/or program development.

Regular and reliable attendance at the University during regular scheduled days and work hours is an essential function of this position.

All employees share the responsibility of maintaining information security and privacy requirements within the university by adhering to Federal and State regulations, and TWU Policies & Procedures.

• Ability to demonstrate a record of scholarly achievement, extramural funding, and/or community health initiatives.
• Skills in administrative budgeting, staff management, and program oversight.

The physical demands described in the Essential Duties and below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Ability to travel regularly to TWU's three campuses (Dallas, Denton, and Houston).

All employees are responsible for maintaining an…