Director of Adult Education

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of Xavier University's vision and strategy for adult undergraduate education and identify academic pathways, degree-completion programs, and certificate opportunities aligned with adult student needs.
• Coordinate university-wide efforts to support adult learners throughout the student lifecycle, in collaboration with advising, financial aid, enrollment, student affairs, and academic units to ensure a seamless student experience.
• Collaborate with faculty and college leadership to align course offerings and academic pathways with student demand.
• Analyze enrollment, retention, and completion data for adult learners, develop recommendations that inform strategic planning and decision-making, and support institutional assessment efforts and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide oversight (for example, for curricular changes and degree sign-offs) and serve as key point of contact for Xavier’s current two undergraduate online degree programs (Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership) and two certificate programs that are housed in the College of Arts & Sciences.

Job Requirements

• Master’s degree in Higher Education or related field
• Five to ten years of relevant experience
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to master and organize details
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Ability to prioritize tasks to manage multiple projects

Benefits

• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
• Tax advantaged accounts including health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, and dependent care account
• Financial security via life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave and holidays
• Tuition remission for employees and their eligible dependents