Director (multiple opportunities)

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director leads a major program portfolio within UW Continuum College and is responsible for ensuring that programs, people, resources, and operational processes function effectively, predictably, and at scale to achieve defined outcomes. Working within UW and Continuum College strategy, the Director provides strategic leadership for portfolio level planning, execution, and continuous improvement; leads and develops professional staff; and ensures that programs deliver meaningful value to learners, partners, and the University. This role manages managers and senior professionals, oversees budgets and planning cycles, and works collaboratively across Continuum College and the broader UW community. The Director serves as a key leader in translating strategic priorities into high-quality, scalable educational offerings.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in education, public policy, workforce development, or related field.
5 years of leadership experience in education, professional learning, workforce programs, or related domains.
Experience leading teams, managing resources, and delivering outcomes within complex program portfolios.
Strong analytical, communication, and relationship management skills.
Experience working collaboratively across organizations and stakeholder groups.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic oversight to ensure that programs, people, resources, and operational processes function effectively, predictably, and at scale to achieve defined outcomes.
Lead the implementation, scaling, and continuous improvement of programs within the assigned portfolio in alignment with Continuum College and UW priorities.
Translate data, feedback, and performance measures into program‑level decisions and refinements.
Ensure programs are accessible, inclusive, and responsive to learner needs and the communities they serve.
Establish and monitor metrics related to participation, outcomes, quality, and impact.
Identify opportunities to pilot, scale, or adapt programs within established strategic frameworks.
Provide strategic leadership and people management for programs and initiatives, including direct and indirect supervision of staff.
Hire, onboard, and mentor staff, providing opportunities for continued learning and skill development to support success in current roles and readiness for new challenges.
Manage budgets, planning cycles, and resource allocation across the assigned portfolio.
Build and sustain partnerships relevant to the assigned portfolio, including faculty, community organizations, employers, public agencies, or other UW units.
Collaborate with partners to ensure offerings remain current, relevant, and mission aligned.
Represent UW Continuum College programs in portfolio relevant regional or national settings, as appropriate.