Program Director - Humana Institute

Department
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Salary
:$65,300 - $74,300

Responsible for the operations of a large program or center within the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine (COM). Oversees staff, budgets, and projects.

• Oversees a large department, program or center within COM.
• Manages budget and engages in strategic planning to ensure all goals are met.
• Hires and directs the activities of staff. Resolves personnel issues as they arise.
• Engages in budget-planning, grant oversight, and policy development.
• Implements new programs and projects and monitors ongoing activities of department or center.
• Reviews department policies and processes and implements improvements as needed.
• Represents department or center to internal and external constituents.
• Performs other job‑related duties as required at the COM.

Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job‑related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in‑depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed.

Requires a minimum of five (5) years of directly job‑related experience.

None.

- Department is willing to accept education in lieu of experience.

- Department is wiling to accept experience in lieu of education.

The Program Director plays a critical role in advancing the Humana Institute’s academic, operational, and community‑engaged initiatives. This position provides hands‑on leadership across multiple programs, coordinates cross‑college and external partnerships, and ensures the smooth execution of student, faculty, and community‑facing activities.

The Director works closely with Institute leadership to operationalize priorities, strengthen workflows, and represent the Institute to internal and external partners.

• Manage Interprofessional Education Programs:
  Oversee design, coordination, and delivery of interprofessional education (IPE) initiatives across all UH colleges, ensuring alignment with accreditation standards and institutional goals.
• Event planning and Execution:
  Lead planning and logistics for Institute programs and events, including student programs, interprofessional grand rounds, community forums, and partner convenings.
• Mentorship & Oversight:
  Supervise 1-2 program staff, and graduate students, providing guidance on project design, data collection, and dissemination of findings (journals, abstracts, posters).
• Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement:
  Represent the Institute at external events, meetings, and community forums when appropriate; coordinate partnership meetings, track deliverables, and maintain up‑to‑date partnership files and agreements.
• Program Management & Integration:
  Oversee day‑to‑day program operations, including scheduling, timelines, deliverables, and reporting.

Masters or PhD;
Experience working with inter professional teams and diverse partners;
Committed to community‑engaged work and inter professional collaboration.

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