Director of Continuing Education and Workforce Development Programs

Director of Continuing Education and Workforce Development Programs

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.

Northeastern pursues advanced research in security and materials at the Innovation Campus in Burlington, Massachusetts, and in coastal sustainability at the Marine Science Center in Nahant, Massachusetts.

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 Bouve 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.

This role requires a sophisticated understanding of joint accreditation processes.

Working collaboratively across all programs and faculty within Bouve College, the Director builds collaborative partnerships across multiple schools and disciplines to create a unified, high-impact portfolio of professional development programs. The Director builds and sustains networks with individuals and organizations across health professions education, including global education partners, to develop and deliver innovative, responsive programming that addresses the evolving needs of healthcare professionals.

The Director develops and promotes marketing initiatives through strategic public relations, community outreach and works in concert with the Director of Strategic Growth and Collaboration in Miami and the Assistant Dean for Partnerships and clinical affairs to strategize on developmental areas. This work will support the growth of the department and specific programs within a self-supporting financial model. This includes building strong community relationships to promote programs, assessing future training needs, and ensuring alignment with workforce demands.

The position demands exceptional ability to lead interdisciplinary groups, convene diverse stakeholders, and build consensus across departments to achieve mutually agreed upon goals and objectives that advance Bouve College's mission of providing excellence in health sciences education throughout the professional lifespan.

• 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

• Demonstrated expertise in joint accreditation processes and interprofessional continuing education standards
• Professional certification in continuing education (CCMEP or similar)
• Knowledge of multiple health professions' scope of practice and educational requirements
• Strong understanding of healthcare delivery systems, professional licensing requirements, and competency frameworks across health professions
• Experience with learning management systems, continuing education tracking platforms, and CRM systems

• Proven track record of successful program development and revenue generation in continuing education within a self-supporting business model
• Experience leading interdisciplinary teams and managing complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives
• Track record of innovation in continuing education delivery and business model development
• Budget…