Director of Course Material Programs
University Co-op
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Austin, TX
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Posted April 17, 2026
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Responsibilities
- This role plans and oversees ongoing programmatic excellence that aligns with the company's mission.
- Heads the development and execution of a detailed program strategy.
- Drives initiatives and fosters continuous improvement of existing programs by leveraging data-driven insights and best practices to optimize program performance.
- Collaborates across multiple departments and stakeholders, including Marketing, E-commerce, IT, and Finance, and coordinates progress toward program objectives by maintaining effective communication at all levels.
- Champions the Co-op's affordability mission by owning progress measurement and ensuring program visibility reaches students, faculty, and the University community.
- Thinking Strategically, Partnering, Collaborating with Others, Client Focus, Improving Business Processes, Insights Analytics, Fostering Communication, Financial Acumen
- Build, lead, and hold accountable a high-performing course materials organization; develop talent, drive transformation through industry change, and foster a culture of student service aligned with the Co-op's affordability mission.
- Enrollment Growth Strategy & Program Development
- Define and own the enrollment growth strategy across all affordability programs—Inclusive Access, OER, and emerging models—to maximize student participation in reduced-cost and free course materials.
- University Partnership & Faculty Engagement
- Lead strategic engagement with faculty, academic departments, UT Libraries, and campus stakeholders to drive program adoption and position the Co-op as a trusted partner.
- Operational Strategy & Simplification
- Set strategic direction for course materials and school supplies operations; drive simplification of legacy complexity and ensure operational excellence as the industry evolves.
- Affordability Mission, Measurement & Visibility
- Champion the Co-op's affordability mission by owning progress measurement toward the BHAG, partnering with Marketing and E-commerce on brand visibility, and ensuring the affordability story reaches students, faculty, and the University community.
Commitments
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Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
Communicating with others to exchange information.
Well-lighted, heated and/or air-conditioned indoor office setting with adequate ventilation.
Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.
Travel to events and industry conferences as needed.
Hours of work are Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends during busy times.
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Requirements
- 7-10+ years of progressive experience in course materials, higher education programs, or related operations.
- 3-5+ years in a leadership role with responsibility for strategy, budget, and staff management.
- Demonstrated experience leading affordability, Inclusive Access, or similar student-centered program initiatives.
- Proven track record of building and maintaining strategic relationships with faculty, academic departments, and campus stakeholders.
- Experience with enrollment data analysis, program measurement, and reporting to leadership.
- Familiarity with course materials industry trends, including OER, Equitable Access, and digital-first delivery models.
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with Marketing, E-commerce, IT, and Finance teams.
- Microsoft Suite with proficiency in Excel for data analysis and reporting.
- Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
- Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
Education
- (Not required) – Bachelor’s degree in Business, Education, or related field.
- (Not required) – 7-10+ years of progressive experience in course materials, higher education programs, or related operations.
Role Profile
Position Summary:
The Director of Course Material Programs is an exempt role reporting to the VP of Finance. This role plans and oversees ongoing programmatic excellence that aligns with the company's mission. Heads the development and execution of a detailed program strategy. Drives initiatives and fosters continuous improvement of existing programs by leveraging data-driven insights and best practices to optimize program performance. Collaborates across multiple departments and stakeholders, including Marketing, E-commerce, IT, and Finance, and coordinates progress toward program objectives by maintaining effective communication at all levels. Champions the Co-op's affordability mission by owning progress measurement and ensuring program visibility reaches students, faculty, and the University community.
Key Competencies for Success:
Thinking Strategically, Partnering, Collaborating with Others, Client Focus, Improving Business Processes, Insights Analytics, Fostering Communication, Financial Acumen
Key Accountabilities & Achievements:
Leadership, Management & Accountability (LMA)
Build, lead, and hold accountable a high-performing course materials organization; develop talent, drive transformation through industry change, and foster a culture of student service aligned with the Co-op's affordability mission.
Enrollment Growth Strategy & Program Development
Define and own the enrollment growth strategy across all affordability programs—Inclusive Access, OER, and emerging models—to maximize student participation in reduced-cost and free course materials.
University Partnership & Faculty Engagement
Lead strategic engagement with faculty, academic departments, UT Libraries, and campus stakeholders to drive program adoption and position the Co-op as a trusted partner.
Operational Strategy & Simplification
Set strategic direction for course materials and school supplies operations; drive simplification of legacy complexity and ensure operational excellence as the industry evolves.
Affordability Mission, Measurement & Visibility
Champion the Co-op's affordability mission by owning progress measurement toward the BHAG, partnering with Marketing and E-commerce on brand visibility, and ensuring the affordability story reaches students, faculty, and the University community. Knowledge, Abilities & Experience for Success:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Education, or related field.
7-10+ years of progressive experience in course materials, higher education programs, or related operations.
3-5+ years in a leadership role with responsibility for strategy, budget, and staff management.
Demonstrated experience leading affordability, Inclusive Access, or similar student-centered program initiatives.
Proven track record of building and maintaining strategic relationships with faculty, academic departments, and campus stakeholders.
Experience with enrollment data analysis, program measurement, and reporting to leadership.
Familiarity with course materials industry trends, including OER, Equitable Access, and digital-first delivery models.
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with Marketing, E-commerce, IT, and Finance teams.
Microsoft Suite with proficiency in Excel for data analysis and reporting.
Physical Demands:
Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
Communicating with others to exchange information.
Work Environment:
Well-lighted, heated and/or air-conditioned indoor office setting with adequate ventilation.
Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.
Travel to events and industry conferences as needed.
Hours of work are Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends during busy times.
Please see our career site to learn about our culture and values. Please note that this role profile is not intended to provide an exhaustive list of competencies, accountabilities, and achievements required of the team member in this role.
Our commitment to equal opportunity employment (EOE) extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer, disciplinary action, layoff, training, and benefits. We strive to provide a work environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
Position Summary:
The Director of Course Material Programs is an exempt role reporting to the VP of Finance. This role plans and oversees ongoing programmatic excellence that aligns with the company's mission. Heads the development and execution of a detailed program strategy. Drives initiatives and fosters continuous improvement of existing programs by leveraging data-driven insights and best practices to optimize program performance. Collaborates across multiple departments and stakeholders, including Marketing, E-commerce, IT, and Finance, and coordinates progress toward program objectives by maintaining effective communication at all levels. Champions the Co-op's affordability mission by owning progress measurement and ensuring program visibility reaches students, faculty, and the University community.
Key Competencies for Success:
Thinking Strategically, Partnering, Collaborating with Others, Client Focus, Improving Business Processes, Insights Analytics, Fostering Communication, Financial Acumen
Key Accountabilities & Achievements:
Leadership, Management & Accountability (LMA)
Build, lead, and hold accountable a high-performing course materials organization; develop talent, drive transformation through industry change, and foster a culture of student service aligned with the Co-op's affordability mission.
Enrollment Growth Strategy & Program Development
Define and own the enrollment growth strategy across all affordability programs—Inclusive Access, OER, and emerging models—to maximize student participation in reduced-cost and free course materials.
University Partnership & Faculty Engagement
Lead strategic engagement with faculty, academic departments, UT Libraries, and campus stakeholders to drive program adoption and position the Co-op as a trusted partner.
Operational Strategy & Simplification
Set strategic direction for course materials and school supplies operations; drive simplification of legacy complexity and ensure operational excellence as the industry evolves.
Affordability Mission, Measurement & Visibility
Champion the Co-op's affordability mission by owning progress measurement toward the BHAG, partnering with Marketing and E-commerce on brand visibility, and ensuring the affordability story reaches students, faculty, and the University community. Knowledge, Abilities & Experience for Success:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Education, or related field.
7-10+ years of progressive experience in course materials, higher education programs, or related operations.
3-5+ years in a leadership role with responsibility for strategy, budget, and staff management.
Demonstrated experience leading affordability, Inclusive Access, or similar student-centered program initiatives.
Proven track record of building and maintaining strategic relationships with faculty, academic departments, and campus stakeholders.
Experience with enrollment data analysis, program measurement, and reporting to leadership.
Familiarity with course materials industry trends, including OER, Equitable Access, and digital-first delivery models.
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with Marketing, E-commerce, IT, and Finance teams.
Microsoft Suite with proficiency in Excel for data analysis and reporting.
Physical Demands:
Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
Communicating with others to exchange information.
Work Environment:
Well-lighted, heated and/or air-conditioned indoor office setting with adequate ventilation.
Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.
Travel to events and industry conferences as needed.
Hours of work are Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends during busy times.
Please see our career site to learn about our culture and values. Please note that this role profile is not intended to provide an exhaustive list of competencies, accountabilities, and achievements required of the team member in this role.
Our commitment to equal opportunity employment (EOE) extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer, disciplinary action, layoff, training, and benefits. We strive to provide a work environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.