Summit Search Solutions- Founding Program Director, Master of Science and Doctorate in Healthcare Administration - Southern California University of Health Sciences (Whittier, CA)

September 15, 2026

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Southern California University of Health Sciences seeks a Founding Program Director, Master of Science and Doctorate in Healthcare Administration
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Location: Whittier, California (Remote Opportunity)

The Position:
Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) is seeking a dynamic, visionary, and experienced leader to serve as the Program Director to launch the Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) and Doctor of Healthcare Administration (DHA) degrees. The Program Director will provide strategic, academic, and administrative leadership for the programs, ensuring excellence in teaching, student success, curriculum innovation, and accreditation compliance.

This is a unique opportunity for a dynamic administrative educator and leader to drive the future of healthcare administration education at SCU. Under the direction of the Dean of the College of Medical Sciences, this role is responsible for designing a high-quality curriculum, successfully launching the program, and positioning Southern California University of Health Sciences as a recognized leader in healthcare administration education. The program is expected to be offered in a fully online format, maximizing access to high-quality distance education while meeting all applicable accreditation requirements.

The Program Director collaborates with university leadership, faculty, healthcare organizations, industry partners, and community stakeholders to ensure the program prepares graduates to lead healthcare organizations and improve healthcare delivery systems through evidence-based management practices and whole-person health principles.

To Apply:
Confidential review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled; parties who apply by August 9, 2026 will be given first consideration. Please submit a PDF version of your resume and cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for this position. Refer to our blog on strengthening application materials and letters of interest here.

For more information please contact:
Andrea Martinez
Senior Consultant
Summit Search Solutions, Inc.
Direct: (919) 357-8766

amartinez@summitsearchsolutions.com

Salary Range: The broad range is $120,000 to $135,000. This is a newly created position and, as such, compensation will reflect the individual’s depth of knowledge and experience.

This administrative position offers 100% remote flexibility and is targeted to begin September 8, 2026.

Southern California University of Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer. Members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

Institution: Southern California University of Health Sciences
This is a full time position

Remote

Skills:
Distance Learning, Health Science, Healthcare, Healthcare Administration, Leadership, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum

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