TITLE
Executive Director – Institute for Women’s Health
JOB SUMMARY
The Executive Director of the Institute for Women’s Health (IWH) at Texas Woman’s University (TWU) provides visionary leadership to enhance the health and well-being of women across the lifespan through research, education, advocacy, and community engagement. The Executive Director sets the strategic vision for the Institute, directs academic and clinical initiatives, and fosters partnerships that advance women’s health outcomes. Work is performed under general supervision and performance is based upon completion of assignments and results obtained. The performance evaluation is conducted through the performance evaluation system and in accordance with the University Policies & Procedures.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to: Dean, Health Sciences
Supervises: Students, faculty and staff that support the Institute for Women’s Health
ESSENTIAL DUTIES - May include, but not limited to the following:
- Establish and execute the Institute’s vision and long-term strategic plan in alignment with TWU’s mission and priorities.
- Direct the two campus-based Assistant Directors responsible for specialized services on their respective campuses.
- Represent the Institute as a leader in women’s health research, education, and advocacy at state, national, and international levels.
- Lead and promote women’s health research initiatives; secure and manage external funding to expand the Institute’s scholarly portfolio.
- Guide and support affiliate faculty across TWU engaged in research, teaching, and service in women’s health.
- Develop interprofessional and cross-campus collaborations that foster innovation in women’s health science and practice.
- Oversee Institute budgets, resources, and compliance with university and sponsor policies.
- Supervise student workers and staff, ensuring their work aligns with IWH goals and objectives.
- Evaluate program impact, establish performance benchmarks, and report on Institute outcomes.
- Advance education and training in women’s health through academic programming, seminars, and student opportunities.
- Support the delivery of women’s health services to TWU students and local communities.
- Advocate for women’s health equity through partnerships with healthcare organizations, community agencies, and policymakers.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
- Performs other duties as requested.
EDUCATION
Doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, DNP, MD, or equivalent) in a health-related discipline represented at TWU (e.g., kinesiology, nutrition, nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, public health, speech-language pathology).
EXPERIENCE
Demonstrated leadership in women’s health research, education, and/or program development.
REQUIREMENT
Regular and reliable attendance at the University during regular scheduled days and work hours is an essential function of this position.
All employees share the responsibility of maintaining information security and privacy requirements within the university by adhering to Federal and State regulations, and TWU Policies & Procedures.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES - The following are essential:
- Ability to demonstrate a record of scholarly achievement, extramural funding, and/or community health initiatives.
- Skills in administrative budgeting, staff management, and program oversight.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described in the Essential Duties and below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Ability to travel regularly to TWU’s three campuses (Dallas, Denton, and Houston).
WORK ENVIRONMENT
All employees are responsible for maintaining an environment that is free from discrimination, intimidation, harassment, including sexual harassment. Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment.
SAFETY
TWU promotes a safe working environment. Employees are responsible for completing assigned tasks safely and efficiently, and supervisors are responsible for creating and maintaining a safe work environment. Employees must report any unsafe work conditions or practices, as well as any near-miss incidents, to their supervisor and Risk Management. Supervisors and employees should ensure that injury/accident reports are submitted to the Office of Human Resources and Risk Management within 24 hours of the incident
Contact information for this position: Dr. Rhett Rigby [email protected]
Texas Woman’s University, an AA/EEO employer, provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected category, class or characteristic.
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 www.sss.gov .
