Chief of Workforce Continuing Education

Applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. CT on the day before the listed closing date.

40

A91

$ Annually

United States of America (Exempt)

• All positions are considered on-site roles.
• After six months of employment, some positions may be eligible to apply for a hybrid work arrangement based on job responsibilities, operational needs, supervisor approval, and Dallas College policy.
• Academic (Faculty) positions require an on-campus presence, even when teaching online courses, in accordance with state law.

Administrator All positions are considered on-site roles. After six months of employment, employees may have the opportunity to apply for a hybrid work schedule. Academic positions (Faculty) require on-campus presence, even if the role involves teaching online classes, in accordance with state law.

The Chief, Workforce Continuing Education provides executive-level leadership in setting, designing, delivering, and reporting on workforce education programs, professional education, adult basic education, and targeted contract training. This role involves leading collaboratively in a large, multi-faceted unit focused on the targeted design, development, and implementation of training, reskilling, and upskilling programs that meet community and industry needs. With a focus on high-impact credential completion, and fast-track career pathways from training to workplace, the Chief collaborates across cross-functional matrix units such as:
Student Services, Global Ascend Institute, Online Education, Enterprise Ventures, Foundation the seven academic schools, campus Presidents, and is an integral part of the Vice Chancellor of Workforce Education leadership team. This ensures alignment of workforce training programs with regional workforce needs, board priorities, and the right mix of program offerings at campuses, centers, and other offsite locations. Additionally, this role leads the new professional education, training offerings, focused on relevant certification, re-certification, and continuing education units (CEUs) for working professionals.

• Workforce Development Expertise:
  Advanced knowledge and practical experience of workforce development frameworks, adult education
• principles, job industry trends, innovative approach in higher education and the integration of non-credit and credit-bearing programs.
• Program Design and Delivery:
  Demonstrated expertise in designing and delivering successful short-term training, reskilling, and upskilling programs that align with labor market demand and credentialing standards.
• Strategic Leadership:
  Strong strategic leadership capabilities, with experience managing large, complex academic or training units focused on both mission and market outcomes.
• Industry Certification Knowledge:
  Deep familiarity with industry certification bodies, professional licensing requirements, and continuing education unit (CEU) structures.
• Employer Engagement:
  Proven track record in quantifiable employer engagement and partnership development with industry, government agencies, workforce boards, and community organizations.
• High-Impact Initiatives:
  Experience in leading initiatives focused on increasing credential completion, equity, and employment outcomes.
• Enrollment Management:
  Knowledge of enrollment management strategies, marketing and outreach for adult learners, and alignment of academic support services to drive program success.
• Data-Driven Decision-Making:
  Demonstrated strength in data-driven decision-making, performance management, and continuous improvement models.
• Budget and Resource Management:
  Proficiency in budget oversight, grant development, and resource allocation to support innovation and program sustainability.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Exceptional communication, facilitation, and presentation skills for diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Pathway Alignment:
  Experience in aligning credit and non-credit education pathways to maximize learner mobility and institutional relevance.
• Policy and Compliance Knowledge:
  Deep understanding of the policy landscape, compliance expectations, and accountability metrics from agencies such as the Texas Workforce Commission and Workforce
  Investment Boards.
• Technology
  
  Skills:
  
  Experience in effective use of digital platforms to support continuing education registration, payment, completion tracking and operations, including safe and ethical…