Chief Executive Education Officer, Texas McCombs

University of Texas at Austin

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Executive Education (TEE) is the professional and executive education division of the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin. We design and deliver customized, high-impact learning solutions that address the specific leadership and business challenges of our corporate partners. As one of the nation's premier business schools, McCombs brings world-class faculty, cutting-edge research, and deep industry expertise to every program we deliver. Our next leader will inherit a strong foundation and a mandate to grow — expanding our client base, deepening existing partnerships, and positioning Texas Executive Education as a top-tier destination for organizations seeking transformative leadership development.

Requirements

10+ years of progressively responsible experience in business development, management consulting, executive education, professional services, or a related field.
Demonstrated track record of leading and growing a revenue-generating organization or business unit.
Proven ability to build and sustain senior-level corporate relationships and close complex, consultative engagements.
Experience managing and developing professional teams; ability to motivate across diverse roles and disciplines.
Strong financial and strategic acumen; comfort with P&L ownership.
Outstanding interpersonal, communication, and executive presence.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States. This position is not eligible for sponsorship of work visas.
Resume/CV
3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
Letter of interest

Nice To Haves

Experience in executive education, corporate learning, or higher education administration.
Familiarity with the Texas and broader Southwest corporate ecosystem.
MBA or advanced degree in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

Own top-line and bottom-line financial performance; set and deliver against annual revenue targets.
Develop and execute a growth strategy to expand Texas Executive Education's corporate client base and market presence regionally, nationally, and internationally.
Identify and pursue new business opportunities through targeted outreach, networking, and consultative selling.
Build and manage a robust pipeline of prospective corporate clients and program engagements.
Serve as the primary executive relationship owner for key corporate partners, ensuring long-term satisfaction and engagement.
Develop a portfolio of sustained, multi-year client relationships that generate recurring revenue and referrals.
Act as a trusted advisor to client organizations, understanding their talent and leadership development needs and crafting tailored solutions.
Lead contract negotiations and manage the full client lifecycle from initial engagement through program delivery and renewal.
Lead, inspire, and develop a team of program managers, business development professionals, and operations staff.
Build and sustain a high-performance and dynamic organizational culture that attracts and retains top talent.
Drive program design, delivery operations, and quality assurance to ensure outstanding client outcomes.
Manage budgets, financial reporting, and operational systems to ensure organizational health and accountability.
Collaborate closely with McCombs faculty and academic leadership to ensure programs reflect the School's intellectual strengths.
Create strategic programming to highlight faculty strengths and provide prospective participants with desired content focused on developing future executive leaders in industry.
Review open enrollment and custom programs engagement data and evaluate participant feedback to enhance future offerings to grow revenue.
Provide faculty feedback and participant requests of executive education programs to consistently align content goals to relevant skills growth needed across varied industries.
Lead the development of custom-designed programs for individual corporations to meet their specific needs and develop new executive programs for multiple company use.
Encourage staff and faculty to work closely to interpret needs of industry and develop curriculum design and support materials that accurately reflect the business needs.