Director of Extended Education
Director of Extended Education
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University of Arkansas at Little RockThe University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock we prepare our more than 8900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rocks thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and states growing profile as a regional leader in research technology transfer economic development and job creation.
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Workforce Development Center
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Summary of Job Duties:
The Director of Extended Education will lead the planning development implementation and evaluation of non-credit professional development workforce training and lifelong learning programs. This role is responsible for aligning extended education initiatives with regional economic and community needs while advancing the universitys mission and increasing student access to transformative educational experiences strengthening educational attainment leading to social and economic mobility and enhancing community engagement through partnerships and collaborations. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.
Qualifications:
Required Education and/or Experience
- A masters degree from an accredited institution of higher education or equivalent experience;
- Experience in development and implementation of pathways programs or continuing education or similar related experiences or equivalent experience.
Preferred Education and/or Experience:
- Five (5) years experience in higher education;
- Experience in developing and maintaining business partnerships.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Direct and manage administrative functions for Extended Education including financial affairs office management internal and external program support staff supervision and student concerns;
Develop and implement a strategic plan to grow enrollment and expand non-credit program offerings that outlines short-term and long-term goals objectives action plans and assessment strategies;
Make program changes and modifications. Make recommendations for further programs functions and services;
Clearly define performance expectations ensure accountability and provide ongoing informal feedback coaching and mentoring for instructors and extended education staff.;
Ensure a quality working environment for all employees and student-focused experiences for clients;
Engage in regional and national conversations regarding Extended Education to incorporate best practices as appropriate;
Represent extended education at meetings conferences and to the general public;
Establish relationships with local regional national and international employers and community organizations to access needs and develop customized solutions and training programs;
Direct the development and review of policies and procedures; Analyze and recommend revenue resources including new modalities for course delivery and individualized training;
Oversee the evaluation of non-credit programming to judge the impact of offerings and ensure quality products;
Participate in the development of publications that market the services of Extended Education. Direct and approve marketing activities such as advertising website student outreach promotion and publicity both within and outside the University;
Directs required reporting to university state and national agencies;
Collaborates with credit faculty to identify new continuing education courses and programs;
Other responsibilities as assigned
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Accountability/Dependability: Accept responsibility for the quality of your work; acknowledges and correct mistakes. Show up on time and meets standards deadlines and work schedules;
Judgment: Make timely informed decisions. Analyze options and determine the appropriate course of action;
Teamwork: Promote cooperation and mutual support to achieve goals. Encourage participation and mutual support;
Adaptability/Flexibility: Respond positively to changing business needs and responsibilities. Adapt approach and methods to achieve results; recover quickly from setbacks and finds alternatives;
Demonstrated experience in working independently as well as in a collaborative manner with employee groups constituents and/or community members;
Demonstrated commitment to customer service excellence;
Demonstrated experience developing planning and executing program or department-level projects;
Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
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All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check Financial Credit Check Sex Offender RegistryThe University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions there may also be a financial (credit) background check a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law including age race color national origin disability religion protected veteran status military service genetic information sex sexual orientation or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex may be sent to the Universitys Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
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Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
