Director of Professional Development Programs

The University of Southern Maine (USM) is seeking an experienced Director of Professional Development ideal candidate will possess demonstrated success in driving sales and business development a strong background in training development and design exemplary communication and marketing skills and a commitment to excellence and innovation.

The Director of Professional Development Programswill be responsible for developing and delivering a portfolio of high-impact revenue-generating courses and experiences through the University of Southern Maines Professional Development Programs (PDP). Through direct outreach and relationship building with internal and external stakeholders the Director strengthens the Universitys regional presence through workforce development. The Director works closely with industry leaders and community partners to manage and strengthen partnerships to design and implement programs that meet market demand generate revenue and contribute to the Universitys financial and strategic goals.

The Professional Development Programs Officeoffers a wide spectrum of programs including micro-credentials CEUs professional national or state certificates USM certificates general training custom training and addition the PDP Office provides strategic consultation offering a variety of course modalities that meet the development needs of its customer base.

Candidates should have a successful history in business development program planning and administration and coordination with excellent networking and relationship management candidates must be able to conceptualize ideas and make sound decisions.

This is a full-time in person position located on our Portland Campus with an annual salary of up to $85000.

The University of Southern Maine offers highly competitive benefitsfor full-time and eligible part-time employees that includes (but is not limited to):

• 13 paid holidays plus earned vacation time and sick time.
• Health dental and vision insurance.
• Low-cost short-term disability insurance and employer-paid long-term disability insurance.
• Employer-paid basic life insurance and supplemental life insurance.
• A tuition waiver program for employees and their spouse or dependent child(ren).
• A 403(b)-retirement plan with employer contribution.
• Free access to the METRO system including the Husky Line with service between our Portland and Gorham campuses.

To learn more please review the Benefits Information Summary.

The University of Southern Maineis a vibrant academic community located in the greater Portland Maine area including campuses in Portland Gorham Lewiston and online. USM is part of the University of Maine System and offers a comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs emphasizing hands-on learning community engagement and interdisciplinary collaboration. With a highly engaged student-centered learning environment USM is a steward of higher education helping drive the economic cultural and civic life in the communities where our campuses are located and is committed to providing expanded access to high-quality education that elevates economic opportunity and contributes significantly to the vitality of a diverse society. To learn more about USM visit About Our University.

The University of Southern Maine fosters a welcoming and supportive campus environment that respects and appreciates varied perspectives enhancing teaching learning personal growth and overall institutional achievement. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds who share our dedication to academic excellence and the enrichment of our community.

We are dedicated to our Service Promise Student Focused Every Day and seek a team member who embraces this commitment and upholds our core values of Respect & Care Integrity Equity and Responsiveness.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree with five years experience or a Masters degree with seven years of experience in sales/business development leadership human resources sociology industrial psychology or related field.
• Ability to understand and sell the value of professional development internally and externally translating the identified needs into instructional models.
• Demonstrated business acumen account management and entrepreneurialism.
• Experience managing complex budgets and demonstrated success with meeting or exceeding revenue/budget goals.
• Demonstrated strategic experience in leadership organizational development or professional development.
• Proven ability to bring together external consultants and internal stakeholders to achieve objectives.
• Active listening skills and the ability to translate complex business problems into actionable training modules.

To apply click on the Apply Now or visit ourUSM Careers Pageand submit the following:

• Cover Letter
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Finalist candidates will be asked to provide a list of the names and contact information for references.

For full consideration please submit all required materials by July 16 2026.

We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.

The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law the System does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation transgender status gender gender identity or expression ethnicity national origin citizenship status familial status ancestry age disability (physical or mental) genetic information pregnancy or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education programs and activities and employment. The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall Room 412 Orono ME 04469-5713 by calling 207.581.1226 or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint please contact the UMS Title IX Coordinatorat Act:

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