Associate Director of Workforce Education, UNLV Career and Design R0151148

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Associate Director of Workforce Education, UNLV Career and Life Design [R0151148]

The Associate Director of Workforce Education (ADWE) is housed in UNLV Career Services and Workforce Development and reports to the Director of Career Services and Workforce Development (DCSWD) in UNLV Academic Affairs. The ADWE is responsible for collaboratively executing and implementing research‑informed strategic planning and collaborative processes that advance the mission, vision, and services offered by UNLV Career Services and Workforce Development (CSWD) throughout the UNLV campus and in the broader community.

• Enhance the visibility of UNLV’s Workforce Development programs and efforts in the community.
• Establish relationships with employer, community, and non‑profit partners.
• Lead campus planning and initiatives around curricular integration of workforce‑aligned learning and career preparation to support positive student and alumni career outcomes.
• Coordinate Employer Educational Benefits program implementation and management, including MGM COP and Amazon Choice programs.
• Collaborate with the Associate Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education and High‑Impact Practices (AVP) to lead campus efforts to establish policy and processes to recognize credit for prior learning.
• Work with UNLV Online, UNLV Lifelong Learning (LLL), and other key units to develop, deliver, and manage workforce and career‑oriented microcredentials and certificates.
• Support CSWD’s mission through platforms such as social media, web, video, print material, face‑to‑face meetings, and presentations.
• Build programming and collaborate widely across campus to define, develop, and deliver comprehensive workforce education opportunities and visible and impactful outcomes.
• Develop expertise around workforce and career data (e.g., Lightcast, alumni report data, student exit survey data, Nevada GOED trend data) to drive a data‑informed approach to workforce education on campus and share trends with colleagues, community partners, and employers.
• Set annual goals that align with Top Tier initiatives and SVPAA mission and identify and track core metrics to assess success.

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
• 3–5 years of experience that may include:
  • Progressive experience in higher education environments.
  • Experience in higher education programming, development, and implementation of policy, procedures, processing, staff training, awarding, reporting, and auditing.
  • History of implementing technological solutions and innovative approaches to improve operational outcomes and successful project management.
  • Experience in employer engagement, workforce education, community relations, or related field.
• 1–3 years of supervisory experience.
• 1–3 years of management experience.
• Credentials must be obtained prior to the employment start date.

Ph.D. is preferred.

A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use the Campus Values to guide decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.

Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions. Position contingent upon funding.

• Competitive total rewards package including:
  • Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
  • Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
  • Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
• No state income tax
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education schools
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts
• Rebel Card discounts on and off campus
• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
• Connect with colleagues with shared interests
• Personal and professional…