Senior Director of Continuing Education and Professional Studies
About The Position
The Senior Director provides strategic leadership and works closely with the Dean of Innovative Delivery Methods on the operational oversight for Molloy’s Continuing Education & Professional Studies (CEPS) portfolio, including noncredit certificates, microcredentials, customized corporate education, professional licensure/CEU programs, and alternative pathways that stack to academic credit. This role is responsible for market strategy, program development, budget and P&L management, enrollment growth, quality and compliance, and deep partnerships with employers, community organizations, and academic units.
Requirements
- Master's degree (Education, Leadership, Business, or related field.)
- 5 to 8 years of work related experience
- Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
- Databases
Nice To Haves
- Web Development
- Statistical Software
- Jenzabar Software
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a multi-year strategy for CEPS aligned with the university’s mission, with defined goals for enrollment, revenue, and impact by using labor-market and competitive analysis to build a balanced, stackable portfolio of noncredit, credentialed, and workforce-focused programs aligned to market demand in flexible formats.
- Oversee the full program lifecycle from concept through scale and sunset, ensuring academic quality, instructor standards, and alignment with credit pathways through close collaboration with academic department while maintaining all CE/CEU, licensure, and accreditation requirements.
- Build and manage strategic partnerships with employers, community organizations, and public agencies to design programs, secure funding, and deliver customized training with measurable outcomes. Own the CEPS financial and operational infrastructure, while scaling technology, overseeing programs and events, and ensuring efficient, compliant operations across all systems and processes.
- Leads the CEPS brand and go-to-market strategy in partnership with Marketing, ensuring strong visibility and high-touch learner experience from onboarding through career outcomes and alumni engagement. Recruit, develop, and coach a high-performing team, setting clear performance expectations aligned with strategic goals.
- Work with 3rd party content providers to ensure Molloy quality standards are upheld.
Benefits
- extensive range of benefits and programs including excellent health and dental insurance options, generous time off and tuition benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
