Assistant Dean for Executive Education and Executive Director of the Center for Executive Development

Job Title

Assistant Dean for Executive Education and Executive Director of the Center for Executive Development

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Dean Of Business Administration

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Who We Want

The Assistant Dean for Executive Education and Executive Director of the Center for Executive Development is a forward-thinking leader responsible for expanding and enhancing the executive education portfolio at Mays Business School. This role focuses on establishing strategic partnerships that increase the school’s global influence, designing impactful programs tailored to executive audiences, and ensuring measurable results for participants and their organizations. The Assistant Dean builds and maintains relationships with corporate and academic partners to promote program excellence and increase visibility. As part of the school’s leadership, this individual actively supports the mission of becoming the nation’s top public business school, fostering a culture that values innovation in research, teaching, and industry collaboration.

A Glimpse of the Job

Provide visionary leadership to enhance the organization, expand executive education offerings, and establish strategic partnerships

Provide vision, leadership, and oversight to the Center for Executive Development (CED), ensuring alignment with the vision, mission, values, and guiding principle of Mays Business School. Lead the growth of executive education programs, identifying emerging trends and opportunities. Forge new and strengthen existing partnerships with industry leaders, corporations, Mays faculty members, and global academic institutions to advance the school's reputation as a global authority in executive education. Work closely with the Dean of Mays Business School and the Assistant Dean for Finance and Administration to oversee the financial health of CED, including budgeting, pricing, forecasting, and margin management to ensure long-term sustainability and growth through operational leadership and internal stakeholder coordination.

Design, implement, and promote innovative, high-impact executive education programs

Lead the academic development and enhancement of executive education curricula tailored to the evolving needs of executive learners. Ensure that program content is current, relevant, and achieves measurable outcomes for participants and their organizations. Incorporate systematic assessment tools to evaluate learning outcomes, client satisfaction, and organizational impact, and use insights to continuously refine program design and deliver. Oversee business development staff in regional locations. Ensure strong and consistent revenue growth for the organization. Leverage Mays’ Flex Online portfolio to begin to think of scalable learning experiences that extend Mays’ reach.

Foster and strengthen relationships with corporate and academic partners

Engage with external stakeholders to build long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships. Promote program offerings, enhance visibility, and facilitate collaborations that elevate the school's profile. Work closely with the Dean of Mays Business School, to whom you will directly report, to elevate CED. Engage with Mays faculty members to match instructional talent with executive education program needs. Build collaborative partnerships that support interdisciplinary initiatives.

Advance Mays Business School along the path to preeminence

Serve as a senior academic leader in initiatives that advance the school’s goal of becoming the nation’s #1 public business school. Contribute to a culture of excellence in research, teaching, and industry engagement within the Mays community. Serve as a strategic leader within the Mays leadership team, contributing to long-range planning, industry engagement strategy, and interdisciplinary initiatives across the school.

What You Need to Know 

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience. 

Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials.  These can be uploaded on the application under CV/Resume. 

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• A master’s degree in business or a related field

• Six years of related senior administrative experience to include:

  • Substantial experience in leading and developing preeminent executive education programs

  • Experience leading or contributing to revenue-generating programs in higher education, including custom programs, open-enrollment programs, or corporate partnerships

  • Demonstrated experience of management skills, ideally in multiple industries and with multinational clients

A Well-Qualified Candidate Will Also Possess:

• Proven ability to initiate and lead strategic initiatives within academic and industry contexts

• Exceptional teaching, mentoring, and public speaking skills

• Expertise in stakeholder management, negotiation, and building long-term partnerships with corporate and academic entities

Who We Are

Texas A&M University’s Mays Business School is a vibrant learning organization of more than 175 faculty members, 125 staff members, and 6,400 undergraduate and graduate students in accounting, finance, management, management information systems, marketing, and supply chain management. Mays Business School’s vision is building a better future through business. To fulfill this vision, our mission is developing leaders of character who make a positive difference in the communities where they live, work, and serve. 

The Marketing & Communications team at Mays Business School is building a preeminent brand to support the school’s aspiration to become the no. 1 public business school in the nation. The team has doubled in size from 2023 to 2024 and is forecasted to double in size again by the end of 2025. New team members will have early opportunities to lead and manage large projects. We are looking for ambitious, high-achieving, positive individuals ready to tackle new problems, start new initiatives, and elevate the standard of excellence across the school. 

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. 

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month

• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experience.  Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service. 

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.