Director of Continuing Education and Workforce Development Programs

About The Opportunity

Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and a world leader in experiential learning. The university offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools. Our campuses in Arlington, VA, Charlotte, N.C., San Francisco, Seattle, London, Toronto, and Vancouver are platforms for undergraduate and graduate learning and collaborative research.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Associate Dean for Network Growth, the Director of Continuing Education and Workforce Development provides strategic and visionary leadership and administrative oversight of professional programs and continuing education for Miami and the Southeast corridor and in support of programs across Bouvé College of Health Sciences. This role is responsible for creating, expanding, managing, and implementing a diverse portfolio of professional education programs, products, and services that enhance the college's lifelong learning offerings in continuing education (CE), continuing medical education (CME), and workforce development.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in health sciences, education, business administration, or related field; master's degree preferred
• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in continuing education, professional development, or workforce development within healthcare or higher education settings
• Experience in an academic medical center or health sciences college environment

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Strategic Planning & Program Development (20%): Develop and execute annual strategic plans for continuing education and workforce development that align with the college mission and respond to healthcare workforce trends
• Accreditation, Compliance & Quality Assurance (20%): Maintain accreditation status for all applicable programs, ensuring 100% compliance with ACCME and other relevant accrediting body standards
• Partnership Development & Business Growth (15%): In coordination with the Director of Strategic Growth and Collaboration in Miami, establish and maintain partnerships with health organizations, professional associations, industry partners, businesses, and community organizations annually
• Program Operations & Supervision (25%): Direct day-to-day operations of continuing education programs, ensuring policies and procedures are followed
• Financial Management & Grant Administration (10%): Achieve annual revenue targets within self-supporting business model
• Marketing, Outreach & Leadership Development (10%): Lead marketing efforts to promote programs to the public, potential employers, and prospective participants