Director of Adult Education

Director of Adult Education

Director of Adult Education at Xavier University – a strategic leadership role dedicated to supporting adult undergraduate learners, expanding opportunities, and strengthening pathways to degree completion. Reports to the Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences.

• Lead the development and implementation of Xavier University's vision and strategy for adult undergraduate education, identifying 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 experience.
• Coordinate adult education initiatives across academic and administrative units and 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 and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide oversight 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 housed in the College of Arts & Sciences.

• Master’s degree in Higher Education or a 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 and manage multiple projects.

• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Tax‑advantaged accounts such as health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, and dependent care accounts.
• Life and long‑term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off, vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Tuition remission for employees and eligible dependents.

Xavier University welcomes and supports members from diverse backgrounds and life experiences. We unreservedly commit to open and free inquiry, deliberately seek multiple perspectives, and create a campus where everyone feels a sense of belonging. We warmly welcome candidates from all walks of life, with different strengths, experiences, beliefs, and backgrounds to apply.