PACE Deputy Chief Officer

Location: Burlington, Vermont, United States. Posted: October 1, 2026 – open until filled.

About the role

The Deputy PACE Chief Officer provides strategic and operational leadership for the University of Vermont’s Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) team. Working closely with the Chief Officer for PACE, this role drives organizational performance, advances online education, and shapes the future of lifelong learning by overseeing program development, enrollment management, student services, program portfolio management, and academic innovation. The position implements the UVM Online Roadmap, builds sustainable infrastructure and partnerships, and leads transformational initiatives that expand access and opportunity for learners throughout Vermont and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Strategic and operational oversight of online education, program development, enrollment management, student services, program portfolio management, and academic innovation.
• Implementation of the UVM Online Roadmap and advancement of innovative learning initiatives that support enrollment growth, student success, academic quality, accessibility, workforce relevance, and expanded educational access.
• Development of sustainable infrastructure, policies, processes, partnerships, and service models that strengthen online and continuing education offerings.
• Strategic program planning, market research, enrollment forecasting, program evaluation, and assessment in collaboration with academic units.
• Collaborate with faculty, academic and administrative leaders, employers, technology teams, and external partners to advance PACE’s mission and strategic priorities.
• Represent the Chief Officer in key forums, help guide critical organizational decisions, and play an integral role on the PACE Senior Management Team in evaluating progress toward strategic goals and future opportunities.
• Lead transformational initiatives, build cross‑campus partnerships, and create innovative pathways that expand access and opportunity for learners throughout Vermont and beyond.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a related field and 7–10 years of academic operations, curricular development/design, and online education leadership experience in higher education.
• Experience designing end‑to‑end online infrastructure.
• Experience in online teaching and instructional design.
• Demonstrated success leading organizational transformation.
• Solid leadership, project management, supervisory, market research, organizational, and communications skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of statistical/enrollment trends.
• Knowledge of higher education philosophy, governance, structure, and culture.
• Strong understanding of financial models and budget expectations.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree (desirable).
• Experience scaling online programs across multiple units.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements for online education.
• Experience linking online strategy to enrollment growth.

Pay

Anticipated Pay Range $129,000 to $170,000

Schedule

Hybrid schedule option (split time between campus and elsewhere per university telecommuting policy); occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required; probationary period may apply.