Location: Various Locations, NY Category: Professional Posted On: Wed Oct 2 2024 Job Description: The Director of Workforce Development at Empire State University will lead the strategic planning, development, and execution of non-credit educational offerings that align with the university's mission to provide accessible, high-quality learning opportunities to diverse populations. This role requires a visionary leader who can expand the university's reach and impact through innovative non-credit programs that cater to lifelong learners, professionals seeking skill development, and community enrichment. Representative duties include: + Develop and manage a diverse portfolio of non-credit programs that meet workforce development market demands and the strategic goals of Empire State University. + Design and implement pathways that integrate non-credit programs into credit-bearing curricula through strategic partnerships, enhancing workforce readiness and educational access. + Collaborate with faculty and industry leaders to design innovative programs that serve NYS and community workforce development needs. + Utilize Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) methods to recognize and credential students from non-credit to credit-bearing programs to enhance pathway effectiveness. + Oversee program logistics, including scheduling, staffing, and resource management. + Coordinate with our marketing and outreach team to develop a non-credit communications plan that will attract students and business partners. + Manage budgets to ensure programs are financially viable and adhere to university policies. + Evaluate program outcomes to better enhance participant satisfaction and continuous improvement. + Ensure all programs comply with university standards and accreditation requirements. + Additional duties as assigned by the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs. Job Requirements: Required Qualifications: + Bachelor's degree in education or business administration or a related field. + Proven experience in adult education and workforce development. + Extensive experience in program development and management, preferably in a higher education setting. + Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and manage a diverse team. + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with a wide range of stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications: + Master's degree in education or business administration, or a related field. + Familiarity with online education platforms. + Knowledge of accreditation processes and standards. + A track record of successful grant writing and fundraising for educational programs. Special Information: + Occasional travel will be required to fulfill university-wide commitments. + Some evening and/or weekend engagement with stakeholders is required. + Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. + SUNY Empire provides employees with robust remote and flexible work options to meet the needs of students, faculty, and staff in a dispersed work environment. Additional Information: Rank/Salary: Staff Associate, SL4 / $80,00-$85,000, dependent upon experience and qualifications. We are pleased to offer our employees an excellent benefit package which includes NYS health insurance, free dental and vision, competitive retirement options, and generous vacation, sick and holiday accruals; and a strong emphasis on work-life balance. We also offer professional-development activities for professionals and support staff. SUNY Empire is an AA/EEO/ADA employer. The University actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the University. SUNY Empire is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction. Employees, students, applicants, or other members of the university community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic. 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