Associate Director Healthcare Administration - Dallas

Associate Director of Healthcare Administration, Dallas

Location: T. Boone Pickens Institute of Health Sciences Dallas Center Reports To: Director, Health Care Administration Program (Houston Campus)

Position Summary: The Healthcare Industry Liaison will serve as a strategic connector between Texas Woman's University's Health Care Administration (HCA) Program and the healthcare industry. Based at the Dallas campus, this individual will leverage their deep experience and network in healthcare to enhance the program's engagement with healthcare organizations, support curriculum innovation, and expand opportunities for student internships, career pathways, and faculty-industry collaboration. This is a non-tenure track administrative leadership role and does not require a doctoral degree or experience with CAHME accreditation processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Industry Engagement & External Relations

• Build and maintain strong relationships with healthcare organizations in the Dallas-Fort Worth region and beyond.
• Develop pipelines for student internships, and career placements.
• Represent the HCA program at industry events, networking functions, and community initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for faculty to engage in applied research, consulting, or project partnerships with healthcare industry stakeholders.
• Serve as the program's primary liaison to external partners in the healthcare field.

Program Development & Support

• Collaborate with HCA faculty and the Program Director to develop and refine curriculum with industry input.
• Stay current with healthcare trends and workforce needs to ensure program relevance and innovation.
• Support planning and execution of professional development activities, immersion experiences, and employer engagement events.
• Facilitate the involvement of healthcare leaders in guest lectures, panel discussions, and mentorship activities.
• Teach face-to-face, hybrid, and online graduate courses in the HCA program (2-3 courses per semester).

Student Success & Career Development

• Work closely with students and alumni to expand access to career resources and networking opportunities.
• Guide students in preparing for professional success through industry insights, resume review, and career readiness initiatives.
• Partner with career services, alumni relations, and faculty to track outcomes and strengthen employer connections.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Public Health, or a closely related field.
• Extensive professional experience and an active network within the healthcare industry.
• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain relationships with healthcare executives, systems, providers, or associations.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Passion for enhancing student success and supporting faculty engagement with industry.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience working with graduate students or in an academic setting.
• Knowledge of healthcare workforce trends and leadership development pathways.
• Experience organizing professional development programs or external partnerships.

About the Program:

TWU's CAHME-accredited Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) program enrolls over 440 graduate students across the Dallas and Houston campuses. Program offerings include a traditional MHA, multiple specialization tracks, and a dual MHA/MBA degree. The Dallas campus, located in the Southwestern Medical District, offers unparalleled access to leading healthcare systems and institutions.

Texas Woman's University strives to provide an educational environment that affirms the rights and dignity of each individual, fosters diversity, and encourages respect for differences among persons. Discrimination or harassment of any kind is considered inappropriate.

Texas Woman's University is committed to equal opportunity in employment and education and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, veteran's status, genetic information, or against qualified disabled persons.

All positions at Texas Woman's University are deemed security sensitive requiring background checks.

If you are a male between the age of 18 and 25, federal law requires that you must be registered with the U.S. Selective Service System, unless you meet certain exemptions under Selective Service law. Under HB 558, enacted by the 76th Texas State Legislature, if you are currently of the age and gender requiring registration with Selective Service, but knowingly and willfully fail to do so, you are ineligible for employment with an agency in any branch of Texas state government. For additional information regarding registration or status, you can contact the Selective Service System at 847-688-6888 or

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All offers of employment will be contingent on the candidate's ability to provide documents which establish proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Positions at Texas Woman's University deemed security-sensitive require background checks and verification of all academic credentials.

If you are a male between the age of 18 and 25, federal law requires that you must be registered with the U.S. Selective Service System, unless you meet certain exemptions under Selective Service law. Under HB 558, enacted by the 76th Texas State Legislature, if you are currently of the age and gender requiring registration with Selective Service, but knowingly and willfully fail to do so, you are ineligible for employment with an agency in any branch of Texas state government. For additional information regarding registration or status, you can contact the Selective Service System at 847-688-6888 or