Senior Director of Partnerships

Senior Director Of Partnerships

$120,000 - $158,000 a year Location: Norman & Oklahoma City Health Campus

OU Education Services (OUES) is a mission-driven organization dedicated to extending the reach and impact of the University of Oklahoma through high-quality academic programming, strategic college relationships, and a relentless commitment to student success. Serving both the OU Norman campus and the OU Health Sciences campus in Oklahoma City, OUES works alongside OU's colleges to develop, sustain, and grow academic programs that serve learners across Oklahoma and beyond. At OUES, we believe that strong, lasting relationships with academic units are the foundation of everything we do. We work alongside deans, associate deans, and faculty leadership to ensure that every program we support reflects the academic excellence and institutional values of the University of Oklahoma all while delivering measurable outcomes for students and long-term financial health for the colleges we serve.

The Senior Director of Partnerships is a senior executive role responsible for leading OUES's program success function and partner engagement across the OU Norman and OU Health Sciences campuses. This leader leads the Program Success team who serves as the primary points of engagement with OU's colleges. The team works directly with deans and associate deans to develop, manage, and grow a portfolio of academic programs that advance the mission of the university and its colleges. The Senior Director sets the strategic direction for the program success team and ensures that every program in the portfolio is held is aligned to the highest standards of academic quality, student outcomes, and financial sustainability. This role is deeply metrics-driven, leveraging tools such as the Program Quality Framework to make data-informed decisions that have real impact on learner success and college portfolio health. Given the unique complexity of the OU Health Sciences campus, the Senior Director will also have fluency in the distinctive needs of health professions education, including the management of programs with clinical placement, practicum, and field experience components. This requires close collaboration with health college leadership to ensure that clinical training infrastructure supports both student readiness and compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards. This role demands a high degree of executive presence, vision, and the ability to navigate complex institutional relationships with credibility and care. Regular in-person engagement at both campus locations (4 days per week) is expected.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Vision
• College Engagement & Program Development
• Student Outcomes & Academic Quality
• Team Leadership & Organizational Effectiveness
• Performance, Financial Oversight & Accountability

Key Performance Indicators

• Enrollment, Recruitment & Retention
• College Partner Engagement & Relationship Health
• Program Quality & Delivery
• Operational Excellence
• Financial Performance

Behavioral Expectations

• Executive Presence
• Strategic Orientation
• Accountability & Candor
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Collaborative Mindset

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications