Executive Director

Executive Director Of The Texas Tech Equestrian Center And Equine Programs

Provides leadership and direction in all aspects of administering multiple university branch campuses or major satellite locations. Meets ORP eligibility requirements. Plans, develops and implements strategies for generating resources and revenues. Has budget administrative oversight of overall operations of units. Reports to Vice President or above. Directs and supervises multiple Managing Directors.

The Executive Director of the Texas Tech Equestrian Center and Equine Programs provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, financial management, and external engagement for one of the university's most visible and mission integrated auxiliary enterprises. Reporting to the Chair of the Department of Animal and Food Sciences within Davis College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, the Executive Director leads a complex and evolving equine enterprise that supports the academic, outreach and engagement, student success, and service missions of Texas Tech University.

The Executive Director is responsible for advancing a sustainable and innovative operational model that integrates auxiliary operations with academic priorities in teaching, experiential learning, student development, outreach, research support, industry engagement, and philanthropic advancement. The position oversees operations, personnel leadership, business development, strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and program growth while ensuring the long-term sustainability and success of the Equestrian Center. The Executive Director supervises operational staff and provides leadership oversight for personnel associated with equine related programs, auxiliary operations, and applicable coaching staff.

The Executive Director serves as the primary operational and strategic leader for the Equestrian Center and collaborates with university leadership, faculty, coaches, students, staff, donors, advisory board members, alumni, and industry stakeholders to advance the Texas Tech Equine Program and Equestrian Center Strategic Plan, 2025–2030. The position requires a highly collaborative, entrepreneurial, and relationship driven leader with demonstrated expertise in equine industry operations, business and financial management, personnel leadership, strategic planning, and higher education environments.