Director, Campus Leadership Program

Purpose & Responsibilities Strong campus leadership is one of the most important drivers of teacher effectiveness and student success. Principals and their leadership teams are the closest people to the day-to-day work of classrooms—and when they grow as leaders, the results ripple outward to every student they serve. The Holdsworth Center’s campus programs exist to build that kind of leadership, systematically and at scale across Texas. The Campus Leadership Program (CLP) is a two-year learning journey for principals and their teams to apply leadership skills to solve a problem of practice at their school. The program is launching in Summer 2026 as a statewide, open-enrollment offering—a significant opportunity that requires both a strong program foundation and strong program leadership. The Director, Campus Leadership Program will lead the team responsible for designing, delivering, and continuously improving CLP. This is a role for a skilled leader of people and programs who can set direction, develop talent, and ensure that every cohort of school leaders receives a high-quality, high-impact learning experience that results in growth for leaders and students alike. Reporting to the Managing Director, Campus Programs, you will lead a team of Lead Learning Designers and Lead Coaches to do the following: Lead, supervise, and support the continuous improvement of the Campus Leadership Program, incorporating lessons learned from prior cohorts and drawing on evaluation data to strengthen curriculum and coaching. Drive strong systems and processes for curriculum and coaching review cycles, ensuring that key stakeholders— including participants, faculty, and district partners— have meaningful input. Use data to drive programmatic decisions, identifying what is working and where adjustments are needed to better achieve outcomes for campus leaders. Manage program delivery on time and on budget, anticipating risks and removing barriers before they affect participant experience. Facilitation & Expert Faculty Serve as a primary faculty member for the Campus Leadership Program, facilitating learning experiences that deepen leadership understanding and strengthen program coherence. Model high-quality facilitation for team members, serving as a standard-setter for how Holdsworth engages campus leaders in learning. Partner with and co-facilitate alongside expert external faculty, leveraging a broad professional network to bring diverse expertise to CLP participants. Recruit and oversee contract facilitators and faculty, ensuring managing scope and deliverables to ensure alignment with program goals and consistently high facilitation quality. Foster a psychologically safe and collaborative learning environment where principals and their teams can engage deeply, take risks, and build capacity for sustainable campus improvement. Build and sustain an engaged, results-driven team culture where high expectationsare paired with genuine investment in each person’s success. Lead, coach, and support a team of Lead Learning Designers and Lead Coaches, ensuring every team member thrives in their role and grows toward their goals. Use strong feedback practices to develop team members’ skills in curriculum design, facilitation, and coaching. Partner with the Managing Director, Campus Programs todetermineand actualize staffing needs for the program’s future. Engage andretaina strong network of contract facilitators and coaches who support campus teams and provide coaching to principals during the program’s first year. Ensure all program components integrate into a coherent and powerful arc of learning that builds leadership capacity across the two-year program. Collaborate with Lead Learning Designersand Lead Coaches to design and revise learning materials and experiences based on adult-learning principles, research-backed methodologies, program principles and priorities, and feedback from participants. Adapt and differentiate program components to meet the diverse needs of campus leaders across Texas. Cross-Team Collaboration & Organizational Contribution Serve as a leader on the broader Campus Programs team, contributing to program strategy and supporting delivery across programs as needed. Work closely with members of the Learning & Impact team to ensure evaluation approaches are integrated into the CLP and that findings inform continuous improvement. Support the overall mission and strategy of The Holdsworth Center, contributing to organizational priorities that extend beyond the Campus Leadership Program. Prior Experience & Skills Strong candidates will have a range of prior experience and capabilities. We expect that strong candidates may come from K-12 leadership, non-profit program leadership, adult learning and leadership development, coaching, or other relevant fields. If you believe you have the skills and insight required to excel in this role, we encourage you to apply. Required Strong alignment with organizational values—Drive for Excellence for Every Student, Be of Service, Believe in People. Demonstrated commitment to and engagement in learning and actions that promote excellent outcomes for every student. Experience as a principal or district-level leader, with a track record of success in excellent student outcomes. Experience designing and delivering high-quality adult learning and leadership development programs, with deep familiarity with schools, principals, and the challenges of campus leadership. Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a team of individual contributors, including experience with coaching, feedback, and empowering others to do their best work. Stand-out facilitation skills with strong presence to engage campus and district-level leaders in meaningful, challenging, and growth-oriented learning experiences. Skillful coach who can coach and develop our Lead Coaches, and set quality standards for the work of contract coaches— with a strong grasp of what effective coaching looks like in the context of school leadership. Ability to create coherent, long-term strategy and combine strategic thinking with the hands‑on execution needed. Preferred Demonstrated ability to bring structure to complex and ambiguous work; embraces a portfolio of responsibilities that may evolve over time. Highly collaborative with the ability to build strong relationships across a team and organization, and credibility with school leaders, external faculty, and partner districts. Creative, innovative thinker who brings fresh thinking about leadership development and school improvement—with a drive to ensure Holdsworth programs are distinct and deliver exceptional value. Strong planning and organizational skills, including the ability to manage complex, multi-year programs with multiple workstreams, timelines, and stakeholders. Exceptional receptivity to feedback, motivated by a deep learning mindset and a commitment to continuously improving the quality of participant experiences. Salary range: $120,000 to $135,000 Compensation for the role will depend on several factors, including but not limited to your qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience. The Holdsworth Center also factors internal pay equity in evaluating compensation. This position is eligible to participate in company benefits, including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&DD, short- and long-term disability coverage, four weeks of paid time off, employee assistance program, pet insurance, participation in a 401k program that includes a company match, and many other additional benefits. Job Location & Travel Expectations This is a full-time, hybrid role that is Austin-based, generally requiring three days per week on campus. Ability to be on campus frequently for program sessions, which may include early mornings, late evenings, and occasional weekends. Ability to travel (up to 10%) for program delivery and partner district engagement. 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