Executive Director, Center for Professional Readiness

The Company is seeking an Executive Director for the Center for Professional Readiness. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and operational oversight of a university-wide function that is dedicated to advancing student success, clinical education quality, and licensure outcomes. This role involves developing and implementing institution-wide strategies to ensure students are clinically prepared, academically supported, and ready for professional licensure and practice. The Executive Director will also be tasked with overseeing clinical site development and career services to maintain strong clinical partnerships and effective pathways from education to employment. Candidates for this position must have an entry-level degree in a clinical discipline, a minimum of 8-10 years of progressive leadership experience in higher education, health sciences education, or a related field, and a proven track record of improving licensure and certification pass rates, progression, retention, and employment outcomes. The role requires a leader with strong experience in data and analytics, the ability to lead cross-functional teams, and a background in developing and implementing scalable processes in a complex organization. A terminal degree in a health sciences discipline is preferred, along with experience in a multi-campus academic environment and familiarity with accreditation standards in health sciences education. The ideal candidate will be a strategic, outcomes-driven, and collaborative leader with a focus on accountability and measurable impact.