Director of Continuing Education

* Education:

* Bachelor's degree in business, education or a related field

* Experience:

* Minimum of three (3) years of professional, full-time experience in continuing education, workforce education, workforce development, adult education, or higher education administration

* Minimum of one (1) year of supervisory experience

Preferred Education/Training/Experience

* Education:

* Master's degree in business, Education or a related field

* Experience:

* Experience in Texas community colleges or higher education

* Experience developing and launching new programs, including conducting labor market analysis, competitive analysis and feasibility assessments

* Experience with ongoing program evaluation and review to ensure instructional quality, market relevance, student outcomes and financial sustainability

* Three (3) years of experience developing noncredit continuing education courses/programs

Minimum Knowledge & Skills

* Knowledge of the mission and role of comprehensive Texas community colleges, particularly as it relates to noncredit and workforce education

* Working knowledge of continuing education program structures including curriculum development, instructional delivery models and scheduling for adult and workforce learners

* Ability to interpret and apply labor market information, enrollment data and basic competitive information to support program planning and decision-making

* Knowledge of standard program review and evaluation practices used in higher education to assess enrollment completion and program performance

* Ability to monitor financial and enrollment data to support cost recovery and program sustainability

* Knowledge of accreditation, compliance and institutional standards applicable to continuing education and noncredit programs

* Ability to supervise, support and evaluate instructional and administrative staff in a collaborative environment

* Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with faculty, administrators, staff and external partners

* Ability to manage multiple initiatives while maintaining attention to quality, timelines and outcomes

* Commitment to student access, workforce alignment and continuous improvement in program delivery

Preferred Knowledge & Skills

* Knowledge of Texas community college funding and accountability models, including House Bill 8 (HB
8)

* Familiarity with labor market data sources and other state or regional workforce agencies
* (e.g., Texas Workforce Commission)

* Knowledge of noncredit to credit pathways, prior learning assessment and short-term credentialing models

* Experience using enrollment, completion outcomes and revenue data to inform program improvement and portfolio decisions

* Familiarity with state and federal workforce grants, apprenticeship programs and employer-based training initiatives

* Knowledge of workforce and continuing education accreditation standards and reporting requirements

* Familiarity with grant-funded or performance-funded workforce programs

* Experience collaborating with academic departments and workforce partners to align noncredit programs with institutional pathways

* Working knowledge of customer relationship management or enrollment management systems used in continuing education

* Experience supporting marketing outreach, recruitment and enrollment strategies for workforce and continuing education programs

* Ability to adapt programs in response to changing labor market conditions, employer needs and institutional priorities

Licensing/Certification Requirements

N/A

Job Duties

* Plan, develop, implement and evaluate open-enrollment continuing education programs aligned with workforce demand, community need and institutional priorities.

* Ensure continuing education programs support positive student experiences, completion and successful attainment of workforce or educational goals

* Lead the development and launch of new programs informed by labor market analyses, competitive analyses, feasibility assessments, etc.

* Oversee curriculum development, instructional delivery, scheduling and instructional standards for all continuing education programs.

* Recruit, hire, onboard, supervise and evaluate continuing education instructors and instructional staff.

* Monitor enrollment completion outcomes and financial performance to guide program improvement sustainability and portfolio decisions.

* Ensure continuing education programs align with credentials of value workforce pathways and noncredit to credit opportunities.

* Develop and manage the continuing education operating budget including revenue projections, cost recovery and resource allocation.

* Collaborate with Academic Affairs, Student Services and other integral college divisions/departments along with workforce partners to align continuing education offerings with institutional goals and student success initiatives.

* Support compliance with accreditation reporting and institutional standards applicable to noncredit and continuing education…